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Then came down a remnant of the nobles [and] the people; Yahweh came down for me against the mighty.

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God Uses a Faithful Remnant

Commentators explain that the "remnant" refers to the tribes of Israel that answered the call to fight. While many tribes held back for selfish reasons, God used this faithful minority to achieve a great victory. This serves as an encouragement that God can work powerfully through a small but dedicated group of His people.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Judges 5:13

18th Century

Theologian

This verse is otherwise rendered: “then a remnant of the nobles came down; the people of the Lord came down for me against the mighty.” Th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 5:13

19th Century

Bishop

Then he made him that remaineth have dominion. —The translation, reading, and punctuation of this verse are uncertain. Th…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 5:13

17th Century

Pastor

Then he made him that remains
The people of Israel that remained, who had been under the yoke of Jabin king of Canaa…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 5:12–23

17th Century

Minister

Deborah called on her own soul to be in earnest. He who will set the hearts of others on fire with the love of Christ, must himself burn with love.…