41 Then the sons of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord , after Ehud died . 2 And the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan , who reigned in Hazor ; and the commander of his army was Sisera , who lived in Harosheth-hagoyim e . 3 The sons of Israel cried to the Lord ; for he had nine hundred iron chariots , and he oppressed the sons of Israel severely for twenty years .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Judges 4:1-3
Commentary on Judges 4:1-3.
(Read Judges 4:1-3.)
The land had rest for eighty years, which should have confirmed them in their religion; but it made them secure, and indulge their lusts. Thus the prosperity of fools destroys them. Jabin and his general Sisera, mightily oppressed Israel. This enemy was nearer than any of the former. Israel cried unto the Lord, when distress drove them to him, and they saw no other way of relief. Those who slight God in prosperity, will find themselves under a necessity of seeking him in trouble.