Judges 5:19 Meaning and Explanation
“The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money.”
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Read Full Chapter →The kings of Canaan gathered to fight at Taanach near Megiddo, but they carried off no plunder from the field.
What Does Judges 5:19 Mean?
The song now reaches the battle itself. The kings of Canaan massed their forces at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo, expecting victory and spoil. Yet they took no gain of money; they went home with nothing.
Those who came to plunder God's people were sent away empty. The mightiest array of earthly power accomplishes nothing when set against the purposes of God. What the enemy intended for gain turned to total loss, for the outcome of every battle rests in the Lord's hands.
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What does Judges 5:19 mean?
The kings of Canaan gathered to fight at Taanach near Megiddo, but they carried off no plunder from the field.