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Chapter 5[a]

The Song of Deborah. On that day Deborah and Barak, the son of Abinoam, sang,

“Israel’s leaders led bravely,
    the people followed gladly,
    praise the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Judges 5:1 This song, composed in the enthusiasm of victory, testifies to the wonder roused in Israel by the feats of deliverance and by the Lord’s intervention. It is one of the most beautiful pieces of ancient literature and of great historical value as well, since it gives a vivid portrayal of the varying reactions of the tribes to the undertaking.