Judges 5:7

There was a failure of rulers, in Israel, a failure,—until I arose, a Deborah, arose, a mother in Israel:—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.

In Context

6In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the roads were forsaken,—and, the frequenters of highways, betook them to roundabout paths:

8They chose gods that were new, Then,—war at the gates! Was there, a shield, to be seen? or a spear? among forty thousand in Israel?

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Cross References

Judges 4:4And, Deborah, a woman who was a prophetess, wife of Lapidoth, she, was judging Israel, at that time:

Esther 9:19For this cause, the country Jews, who dwelt in the country towns, were making the fourteenth day of the month Adar one of rejoicing and banqueting, and a day of happiness,—and of sending portions every one to his neighbour.

Romans 16:13Salute Rufus, the chosen in the Lord; also his and my mother.

Matthew Henry on Judges 5:7-12

6 In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. 7 The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel. 8 They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel? 9 My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the Lord . 10 Speak, ye that ride… Read the whole commentary →

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