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Heroic Self-Sacrifice
All commentators emphasize the heroic courage of Zebulun and Naphtali. The phrase "jeoparded their lives" signifies they were willing to risk everything, holding their lives as less valuable than the cause of God and their people. Their selfless action stands in stark contrast to the inaction of other tribes.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 5:18
18th Century
Theologian
In contrast with the selfishness of the tribes just named, Deborah reverts with enthusiasm to the heroic prowess of Zebulun and Naphtali.
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 5:18
19th Century
Bishop
Jeoparded their lives. — Compare Judges 9:7; Isaiah 53:12. The courage of Zebulon and Naphtali is contrasted w…
John Gill
On Judges 5:18
17th Century
Pastor
Zebulun and Naphtali were a people
These two tribes were chiefly concerned in this war; out of them were the 10,000 …
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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.…