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Judges 5:18

Judges 5:18
Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Zebulun and Naphtali were a people,.... These two tribes were chiefly concerned in this war; out of them were the 10,000 men that followed Barak, who willingly offered themselves, and were the most…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In contrast with the selfishness of the tribes just named, Deborah reverts with enthusiasm to the heroic prowess of Zebulun and Naphtali.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Judges 5:12-23

Here, I. Deborah stirs up herself and Barak to celebrate this victory in the most solemn manner, to the glory of God and the honour of Israel, for the encouragement of their friends and the greater…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

In contrast to the lethargy of the tribes on the E. and N. was the heroic valour of Zebulun and Naphtali.

the high places of the field is hardly applicable to the field of battle, which was a plain;…