Charles Ellicott Commentary Judges 5:9

"My heart is toward the governors of Israel, That offered themselves willingly among the people: Bless ye Jehovah." — Judges 5:9 (ASV)

My heart is toward the governors of Israel. —The fact that even in this extremity Israel had men (literally, law-givers) who were willing to brave any danger to rescue their people fills Deborah with gratitude to them and to God.

Among the people. —When the leaders moved, the people moved with them.