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Judges Chapter قضاۃ باب 4
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Judges 3:29

Verse: And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men all lusty and all men of valour and there escaped not a man.

  • English Explanation: This verse records a decisive military victory for Israel under Ehud’s leadership. The “ten thousand men” were elite soldiers—strong and brave. The total destruction of this force ensured Moab could no longer occupy Israel.

  • Urdu Explanation: اس آیت میں ایہود کی قیادت میں اسرائیل کی ایک بڑی فوجی جیت کا ذکر ہے۔ “دس ہزار مرد” موآب کے بہترین اور طاقتور جنگجو تھے۔ ان سب کی ہلاکت نے موآب کی طاقت کو ختم کر دیا تاکہ وہ دوبارہ اسرائیل پر قابض نہ ہو سکیں۔

Judges 3:30

Verse: So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.

  • English Explanation: Following the defeat of the Moabites, Israel entered a long period of peace lasting 80 years. This is the longest period of rest recorded in the Book of Judges, showing the lasting impact of Ehud’s deliverance.

  • Urdu Explanation: موآبیوں کی شکست کے بعد اسرائیل میں اسی (80) سال تک امن رہا۔ یہ قاضیوں کی کتاب میں درج امن کا طویل ترین عرصہ ہے جو ایہود کی کامیابی کے اثر کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔

Judges 3:31

Verse: And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad and he also delivered Israel.

  • English Explanation: Shamgar is a “minor judge” who achieved an incredible feat. Using only an ox goad (a long wooden tool for driving cattle), he killed 600 Philistines. It highlights that God can use simple tools and humble individuals to save His people.

  • Urdu Explanation: شمجر ایک قاضی تھے جنہوں نے ایک معمولی آلے (بیل ہانکنے والے ڈنڈے) سے 600 فلسطینیوں کو ہلاک کیا۔ یہ ظاہر کرتا ہے کہ خدا اپنے لوگوں کو بچانے کے لیے سادہ وسائل اور عام لوگوں کا استعمال کر سکتا ہے۔

Judges 4:1

Verse: And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD when Ehud was dead.

  • English Explanation: After the death of Ehud, the Israelites fell back into a cycle of sin and idolatry. This verse sets the stage for their subsequent oppression by the Canaanites.

  • Urdu Explanation: ایہود کی وفات کے بعد بنی اسرائیل دوبارہ گناہ اور بت پرستی میں پڑ گئے۔ یہ آیت ان پر آنے والی نئی مصیبت کی بنیاد بیان کرتی ہے۔

Judges 4:2

Verse: And the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan that reigned in Hazor the captain of whose host was Sisera which dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles.

  • English Explanation: As a consequence of their sin, God allowed King Jabin of Hazor to conquer them. His military power was concentrated in his general, Sisera, who commanded a formidable army.

  • Urdu Explanation: ان کے گناہوں کے نتیجے میں خدا نے انہیں کنعان کے بادشاہ یابین کے قبضے میں دے دیا۔ اس کا سپہ سالار سیسرا تھا جو ایک طاقتور فوج کا سربراہ تھا۔

Judges 4:3

Verse: And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD for he had nine hundred chariots of iron and twenty years he mightily oppressed the children of Israel.

  • English Explanation: Jabin’s army possessed advanced military technology: 900 iron chariots. For 20 years, the Israelites suffered under his harsh rule until they finally repented and called out to God for help.

  • Urdu Explanation: یابین کے پاس لوہے کے نو سو رتھ تھے جو اس زمانے کی جدید ترین فوجی طاقت تھی۔ بیس سال تک بنی اسرائیل اس کے ظلم و ستم کا شکار رہے یہاں تک کہ انہوں نے توبہ کی اور خدا کو پکارا۔

Judges 4:4

Verse: And Deborah a prophetess the wife of Lapidoth she judged Israel at that time.

  • English Explanation: Deborah is introduced as a unique leader—a prophetess and a judge. She provided spiritual guidance and legal judgment for the people during this dark time.

  • Urdu Explanation: دبورہ کا تعارف ایک نبیہ اور قاضی کے طور پر کرایا گیا ہے۔ وہ اس مشکل دور میں لوگوں کی روحانی اور قانونی رہنمائی کرتی تھیں۔

Judges 4:5

Verse: And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.

  • English Explanation: Deborah held “court” in a public place under a palm tree. This accessibility allowed the Israelites to seek her wisdom and resolve disputes according to God’s law.

  • Urdu Explanation: دبورہ کھجور کے ایک درخت کے نیچے بیٹھتی تھیں جہاں بنی اسرائیل اپنے معاملات کے فیصلے کے لیے ان کے پاس آتے تھے۔

Judges 4:6

Verse: And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali and said unto him Hath not the LORD God of Israel commanded saying Go and draw toward mount Tabor and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun?

  • English Explanation: Acting on divine instruction, Deborah summoned Barak and ordered him to mobilize an army of 10,000 men from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun at Mount Tabor.

  • Urdu Explanation: الہی ہدایت پر عمل کرتے ہوئے دبورہ نے برق کو بلایا اور اسے حکم دیا کہ نفتالی اور زبولون کے قبیلوں سے دس ہزار مردوں کو کوہِ Tabor پر جمع کرے۔

Judges 4:7

Verse: And I will draw unto thee to the river Kishon Sisera the captain of Jabin’s army with his chariots and his multitude and I will deliver him into thine hand.

  • English Explanation: God promised to lure Sisera’s army into a strategic location (the River Kishon) where the iron chariots would be disadvantaged, ensuring an Israelite victory.

  • Urdu Explanation: خدا نے وعدہ کیا کہ وہ سیسرا کی فوج کو دریائے قیسون کی طرف کھینچ لائے گا جہاں ان کے رتھ بے کار ہو جائیں گے اور اسرائیل کو فتح ملے گی۔

Judges 4:8

Verse: And Barak said unto her If thou wilt go with me then I will go but if thou wilt not go with me then I will not go.

  • English Explanation: Barak showed a lack of confidence or perhaps a high respect for Deborah’s spiritual presence. He refused to go to battle unless the prophetess accompanied him.

  • Urdu Explanation: برق نے ہچکچاہٹ دکھائی اور کہا کہ وہ صرف اسی صورت میں جنگ پر جائے گا اگر دبورہ اس کے ساتھ چلے گی۔

Judges 4:9

Verse: And she said I will surely go with thee notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour for the LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah arose and went with Barak to Kedesh.

  • English Explanation: Deborah agreed to go but prophesied that because of Barak’s hesitation, the glory of defeating the enemy commander (Sisera) would belong to a woman, not to him.

  • Urdu Explanation: دبورہ ساتھ جانے پر راضی ہو گئیں لیکن پیشگوئی کی کہ برق کی ہچکچاہٹ کی وجہ سے دشمن کے سپہ سالار کو شکست دینے کا سہرا ایک عورت کے سر ہوگا۔

Judges 4:10

Verse: And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet and Deborah went up with him.

  • English Explanation: Barak gathered the troops as commanded. The phrase “at his feet” indicates they followed his direct leadership into the mountains.

  • Urdu Explanation: برق نے بتائے گئے قبیلوں کو جمع کیا اور دس ہزار سپاہیوں کے ساتھ روانہ ہوا جبکہ دبورہ بھی ان کے ہمراہ تھیں۔

Judges 4:11

Verse: Now Heber the Kenite which was of the children of Hobab the father in law of Moses had severed himself from the Kenites and pitched his tent unto the plain of Zaanaim which is by Kedesh.

  • English Explanation: This verse introduces Heber, a descendant of Moses’ father-in-law. His separation from his tribe and his location near the battlefield are crucial for the events that follow.

  • Urdu Explanation: یہاں حبر قینی کا ذکر ہے جو موسیٰ کے سسر کی نسل سے تھا۔ اس کا اپنے قبیلے سے الگ ہو کر جنگی میدان کے قریب خیمہ لگانا کہانی کا ایک اہم موڑ ہے۔

Judges 4:12

Verse: And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor.

  • English Explanation: Informants told Sisera about the Israelite mobilization, prompting him to move his massive army to intercept them.

  • Urdu Explanation: مخبروں نے سیسرا کو برق کی نقل و حرکت کی اطلاع دی جس پر اس نے اپنی عظیم الشان فوج کو حرکت میں لانے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Judges 4:13

Verse: And Sisera gathered together all his chariots even nine hundred chariots of iron and all the people that were with him from Harosheth of the Gentiles unto the river of Kishon.

  • English Explanation: Sisera brought his full military might to the Kishon River valley, unaware that the terrain and divine intervention would turn his chariots into liabilities.

  • Urdu Explanation: سیسرا اپنے تمام نو سو لوہے کے رتھوں اور فوج کے ساتھ دریائے قیسون پہنچ گیا وہ اس بات سے بے خبر تھا کہ یہ علاقہ اس کے لیے جال ثابت ہوگا۔

Judges 4:14

Verse: And Deborah said unto Barak Up for this is the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor and ten thousand men after him.

  • English Explanation: Deborah gave the command to charge, assuring Barak that God was already fighting for them. Barak led his men down from the safety of the mountain to attack.

  • Urdu Explanation: دبورہ نے برق کو حملے کا حکم دیا اور یقین دلایا کہ خدا ان کے آگے چل رہا ہے۔ برق اپنے دس ہزار سپاہیوں کے ساتھ پہاڑ سے نیچے اترا۔

Judges 4:15

Verse: And the LORD discomfited Sisera and all his chariots and all his host with the edge of the sword before Barak so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot and fled away on his feet.

  • English Explanation: God caused panic and confusion among the Canaanites. Sisera’s chariots became useless (likely due to mud/flooding), forcing the proud general to flee on foot like a common soldier.

  • Urdu Explanation: خدا نے سیسرا کی فوج میں کھلبلی مچا دی۔ اس کے رتھ بے کار ہو گئے اور وہ خود پیدل بھاگنے پر مجبور ہو گیا۔

Judges 4:16

Verse: But Barak pursued after the chariots and after the host unto Harosheth of the Gentiles and all the host of Sisera fell upon the edge of the sword and there was not a man left.

  • English Explanation: The Israelite army completely wiped out the Canaanite forces. Not a single soldier from Sisera’s army survived the pursuit.

  • Urdu Explanation: اسرائیلی فوج نے سیسرا کے تمام سپاہیوں کا خاتمہ کر دیا اور ان میں سے ایک بھی زندہ نہ بچا۔

Judges 4:17

Verse: Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.

  • English Explanation: Sisera sought refuge in the tent of Jael, thinking he was safe because Jael’s family had a peace treaty with King Jabin.

  • Urdu Explanation: سیسرا بھاگ کر یاعیل کے خیمے میں پہنچا کیونکہ یاعیل کے خاندان اور بادشاہ یابین کے درمیان امن کا معاہدہ تھا۔

Judges 4:18

Verse: And Jael went out to meet Sisera and said unto him Turn in my lord turn in to me fear not. And when he had turned in unto her into the tent she covered him with a mantle.

  • English Explanation: Jael welcomed Sisera with a false sense of security, hiding him under a blanket to keep him out of sight.

  • Urdu Explanation: یاعیل نے سیسرا کو پناہ دی اور اسے کمبل سے ڈھانپ دیا تاکہ وہ خود کو محفوظ سمجھے۔

Judges 4:19

Verse: And he said unto her Give me I pray thee a little water to drink for I am thirsty. And she opened a bottle of milk and gave him drink and covered him.

  • English Explanation: Exhausted, Sisera asked for water. Jael gave him milk instead—a gesture of hospitality that also likely helped him fall into a deep sleep.

  • Urdu Explanation: پیاسے سیسرا نے پانی مانگا لیکن یاعیل نے اسے دودھ دیا جس سے اس کی تھکن اور بڑھ گئی اور وہ گہری نیند سو گیا۔

Judges 4:20

Verse: Again he said unto her Stand in the door of the tent and it shall be when any man doth come and enquire of thee and say Is there any man here? that thou shalt say No.

  • English Explanation: Sisera instructed Jael to lie to anyone searching for him, showing his desperation and fear.

  • Urdu Explanation: سیسرا نے یاعیل کو ہدایت کی کہ اگر کوئی اسے تلاش کرتے ہوئے آئے تو وہ انکار کر دے۔

Judges 4:21

Verse: Then Jael Heber’s wife took a nail of the tent and took an hammer in her hand and went softly unto him and smote the nail into his temples and fastened it into the ground for he was fast asleep and weary. So he died.

  • English Explanation: While Sisera slept, Jael took a tent peg and a hammer and killed him. This fulfilled Deborah’s prophecy that a woman would receive the glory for Sisera’s defeat.

  • Urdu Explanation: جب سیسرا گہری نیند سو رہا تھا تو یاعیل نے خیمے کی ایک میخ اور ہتھوڑی لی اور اسے سیسرا کی کنپٹی میں اتار دیا۔ اس طرح دبورہ کی پیشگوئی پوری ہوئی کہ ایک عورت سیسرا کو ختم کرے گی۔