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A Formidable Alliance
The song emphasizes that Israel faced not just one army but a powerful coalition of "the kings of Canaan." Commentators explain this was a formidable alliance of rulers who joined forces against Israel, underscoring the overwhelming odds and making God's subsequent victory even more miraculous.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 5:19
18th Century
Theologian
The Canaanite hosts are now described, led to battle by their numerous kings. (Compare to Joshua 12:21.)
They took no gain of money –…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 5:19
19th Century
Bishop
The kings.— Compare to Joshua 11:1. Jabin did not stand alone.
In Taanach. —See Judges 1:27. The word mean…
John Gill
On Judges 5:19
17th Century
Pastor
The kings came
Who were with Sisera, as the Targum adds; unless Deborah can be thought to refer to the battle, suppo…
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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.…