ma.chaq describes the destructive striking of Sisera's head in Judges 5:26.

The attested use describes a destructive blow against Sisera's head amid the striking and piercing action in Judges 5:26.

1. Destroying by a forceful blow · dominant

   In Judges 5:26, the Qal perfect feminine singular form occurs in the account of a woman striking Sisera after taking a tent peg and hammer; the APB renders the surrounding action, "she crushed his head; she shattered and pierced his temple."

   Judges 5:26

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Judges 5:26, the APB presents the surrounding action with "she crushed his head; she shattered and pierced his temple,".