Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Sisera?

17 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Sisera in the Bible

Discover 17 Bible verses about sisera. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on sisera, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

17
Total Verses
16
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Sisera

  1. 1
    Judges 5:20
    They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera. courses: Heb. paths
    KJV
  2. 2
    Judges 5:21
    The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Judges 5:22
    Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones. pransings: or, tramplings, or, plungings
    KJV
  4. 4
    Judges 5:23
    Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Judges 5:24
    Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Judges 5:25
    He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Judges 5:26
    She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through his temples. with: Heb. she hammered
    KJV
  8. 8
    Judges 5:27
    At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead. At: Heb. Between dead: Heb. destroyed
    KJV
  9. 9
    Judges 5:28
    The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? why tarry the wheels of his chariots?
    KJV
  10. 10
    Judges 5:29
    Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself, answer: Heb. her words
    KJV

Subtopics of Sisera

1. Captain of a Canaanite army, defeated by Barak; killed by Jael
2. One of the Nethinim
1. Captain of a Canaanitish army, defeated by Barak; slain by Jael

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sisera? (16 Verses)

They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera. courses: Heb. paths
The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.
Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones. pransings: or, tramplings, or, plungings
Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.
Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish.
She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through his temples. with: Heb. she hammered
At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead. At: Heb. Between dead: Heb. destroyed
The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? why tarry the wheels of his chariots?
Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself, answer: Heb. her words
Have they not sped? have they not divided the prey; to every man a damsel or two; to Sisera a prey of divers colours, a prey of divers colours of needlework, of divers colours of needlework on both sides, meet for the necks of them that take the spoil? every: Heb. the head of a man
So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.
And when they forgat the LORD their God, he sold them into the hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them.
The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,
The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Tamah,
Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook of Kison:

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sisera? (1 Verses)

For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Sisera

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about sisera. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about sisera and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about sisera is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on sisera needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about sisera with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about sisera, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about sisera?
Discover 17 Bible verses about sisera. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on sisera, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 17 key verses about sisera spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about sisera are there?
There are 17 key Bible verses about sisera compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about sisera?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about sisera is Judges 5:20 — "They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera. courses: Heb. paths"
Where in the Bible does it talk about sisera?
Sisera is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 17 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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