Judges 5:2
“Israel's leaders took charge, and the people were totally committed. Praise the Lord!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.
In Context
1That day Deborah and Barak, son of Abinoam, sang this song:
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:21He chose the best land for himself, for he was allocated a ruler's share. He met with the people's leaders; he did what the Lord said was right, following the Lord's regulations for Israel.”
2 Samuel 22:47The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! May the God who saves me be praised!
Nehemiah 11:2Everyone praised those who were willing to move to Jerusalem.
Psalms 48:11Let the people of Mount Zion be glad; let the people of Judah celebrate because your judgments are always fair!
Psalms 97:8Jerusalem hears this and celebrates; all the towns of Judah are happy because of your judgments, Lord.
Psalms 110:3Your people willingly follow you on the day when your power is revealed on the holy mountains, renewed in strength every morning like dew at dawn.
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 →