Judges 5:2
Because of the flowing hair of the fighters in Israel, because the people gave themselves freely, give praise to the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.
In Context
1At that time Deborah and Barak, the son of Abinoam, made this song, saying:
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:21He kept for himself the first part, for his was the ruler's right: he put in force the righteousness of the Lord, and his decisions for Israel.
2 Samuel 22:47The Lord is living; praise be to my Rock, and let the God of my salvation be honoured:
Nehemiah 11:2And the people gave a blessing to all the men who were freely offering to take up their places in Jerusalem.
Psalms 48:11\48:10\As your name is, O God, so is your praise to the ends of the earth; your right hand is full of righteousness.
Psalms 97:8Zion gave ear and was glad; and the daughters of Judah were full of joy, because of your decisions, O Lord.
Psalms 110:3Your people give themselves gladly in the day of your power; like the dew of the morning on the holy mountains is the army of your young men.
Matthew Henry on Judges 5:2-6
The Song of Deborah and Barak. ( b. c. 1285.) 1 Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying, 2 Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves. 3 Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the Lord ; I will sing praise to the Lord God of Israel. 4 Lord , when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou marchedst out of the field of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens dropped, the clouds also dropped water. 5 The mountains… Read the whole commentary →