Judges 4
Sisera, finding flight expedient,
Reached Jael, and so fled the battles's clamour;
She gave him milk; he slept within the tent:
She took the tent-pin and the workman's hammer.
She smote his temple - for God had decreed
His death would not enhance a warrior's glamour.
Her hands were practiced for the time of need.
This continues a series of heroes and heroines of mine.
Sisera, finding flight expedient,
Reached Jael, and so fled the battles's clamour;
She gave him milk; he slept within the tent:
She took the tent-pin and the workman's hammer.
She smote his temple - for God had decreed
His death would not enhance a warrior's glamour.
Her hands were practiced for the time of need.
This continues a series of heroes and heroines of mine.
Lovely to find this when I've just used her as an example in a story! Your rendering is much more beautiful and thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteIt's always interesting to see who God has in reserve.
DeleteI have always been awed men and women of courage in the Bible!
ReplyDeleteLove the line-
"Her hands were practiced for the time of need."
The challenge is to be persons of faith like them!
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