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Deborah said to Barak, Up; for this is the day in which Yahweh has delivered Sisera into your hand; hasn`t Yahweh gone out before you? So Barak went down from Mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.
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Faith Requires Action
Commentators emphasize that Barak's decision to descend from the safety of Mount Tabor was a profound act of faith. He willingly gave up a significant tactical advantage to attack Sisera's chariots on the plain. This demonstrates that true faith in God's promises requires courageous action, even when it seems illogical or risky from a human perspective.
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19th Century
Anglican
This is the day. —See the addition of the Septuagint to Judges 4:8. The ancients attached the utmost importance to fortun…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Deborah said to Barak, up Not go up higher for they were upon the top of a mountain; but rise, bestir yourself, …
Presbyterian
Sisera's confidence was chiefly in his chariots. But if we have ground to hope that God goes before us, we may go on with courage and cheerfulness.…
