Miriam answered them. — Miriam and her maidens at the close of each portion of the "Song"—i.e., at the end of Exodus 15:5…

Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in,…

And Miriam answered them
The men, for the word is masculine; that is, repeated, and sung the same song word for word…

This song is the most ancient we know. It is a holy song, in honor of God, to exalt His name and celebrate His praise, and His alone, not in the le…