Judges 5:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

Ver. 20. They fought from heaven.] Where the Lord of hosts hath his Magnleh cheloth, his upper forces, say the Rabbins, as on earth he hath his Matteh cheloth, his lower forces ready prest. And sins unpardoned can soon raise the posse comitatus, all the armies of God against men.

The stars in their courses.] Like soldiers that observed both rank and file.

Fought against Sisera,] s.c., By their extraordinary influences stirring up storms and tempests. See Joseph. "Antiq.," lib. v.

Judges 5:20

20 They fought from heaven; the stars in their coursesh fought against Sisera.