Judges 5:2
“When the leaders take the lead in Israel, 1 when the people gladly volunteer for war— 1 we praise Yahweh! 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.
In Context
1On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song: 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:21He provided the best part for himself, 1 for there was the leader's portion of land reserved. 1 He came with the heads of the people. 1 He carried out the justice of Yahweh 1 and his decrees with Israel.
2 Samuel 22:47Yahweh lives! May my rock be praised. 1 May God be exalted, the rock of my salvation. 1
Nehemiah 11:2Then the people blessed all those who willingly offered to live in Jerusalem.
Psalms 48:11Let Mount Zion be glad, 1 let the daughters of Judah rejoice 1 because of your righteous decrees. 1
Psalms 97:8Zion heard and was glad, 1 and the towns of Judah rejoiced 1 because of your righteous decrees, Yahweh. 1
Psalms 110:3Your people will follow you in holy garments 1 of their own free will on the day of your power; 1 from the womb of the dawn your youth will be to you like the dew. 1
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 →