Judges 5:1
That day Deborah and Barak, son of Abinoam, sang this song:
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,
In Context
2“Israel's leaders took charge, and the people were totally committed. Praise the Lord!
Cross References
Exodus 15:1Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: I will sing to the Lord, for he is supreme! He has thrown the horses and their riders into the sea.
Numbers 21:17Then the Israelites sang this song: “Pour out water, well! Everyone of you sing to it!
1 Samuel 2:1Hannah prayed, “I'm so happy in the Lord! He has empowered me! Now I have plenty to say in answer to those who hate me. I celebrate your salvation!
2 Chronicles 20:21After discussion with the people, he appointed singers to praise the Lord for his glorious, holy goodness. They led the way at the front of the army, singing, “Praise the Lord, for his trustworthy love lasts forever!”
Job 38:7when the stars of the morning sang together and all the angels shouted for joy.
Isaiah 12:1At that time you will say, “I will praise you, Lord! Though you were angry with me, your anger is over, and now you comfort me.
Matthew Henry on Judges 5:1
This chapter contains the triumphal song which was composed and sung upon occasion of that glorious victory which Israel obtained over the forces of Jabin king of Canaan and the happy consequences of that victory. Probably it was usual then to publish poems upon such occasions, as now; but this only is preserved of all the poems of that age of the judges, because dictated by Deborah a prophetess, designed for a psalm of praise then, and a pattern of praise to after-ages, and it gives a great deal of light to the… Read the whole commentary →