My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.
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Gill's Exposition
My heart is towards the governors of Israel,.... Most of the Jewish commentators interpret this of their wise men and Scribes, who were willing to teach the people the law and the commandments, even…
Barnes' Notes
My heart ... - In this deplorable weakness of Israel how noble was the conduct of the governors who volunteered to lead the people against their oppressors. Deborah’s heart was filled with admiration…
Here, I. Deborah describes the distressed state of Israel under the tyranny of Jabin, that the greatness of their trouble might make their salvation appear the more illustrious and the more gracious…
The celebration of Jehovah's acts. This seems to be the meaning of Jdg 5:5; Jdg 5:9-10 are exceedingly obscure, owing to the condition of the text. After dwelling upon Israel's sufferings, the poet,…
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