Judges 5:7-9
The Voice
7 But those from rural areas stayed away,
the destitute in Israel kept far off,[a]
Until I, Deborah, arose
to be a mother to Israel.
8 They had chosen new gods,
so war came to their gates.
Was there a spear or shield to be found then
among the 40,000 of Israel?
9 My heart is warmed by those in Israel called to command them,
who offered themselves willingly to the people.
Praise the Eternal One!
Footnotes
- 5:7 Meaning is unclear; this is a difficult text.
Judges 5:7-9
New International Version
7 Villagers in Israel would not fight;
they held back until I, Deborah,(A) arose,
until I arose, a mother in Israel.
8 God chose new leaders(B)
when war came to the city gates,(C)
but not a shield or spear(D) was seen
among forty thousand in Israel.
9 My heart is with Israel’s princes,
with the willing volunteers(E) among the people.
Praise the Lord!
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