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Leaders Lead, People Follow
Commentators emphasize that praise is given to God for two harmonious actions: leaders courageously taking the lead and the people willingly offering themselves to follow. Scholars note that the original Hebrew likely means "for the leading of the leaders," highlighting that effective leadership and voluntary, popular support are both gifts from God that work together for victory.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 5:2
18th Century
Theologian
Render For the leading of the leaders in Israel (the princes), for the willingness of the people (to follow them) bless ye the Lord. See (…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 5:2
19th Century
Bishop
For the avenging of Israel. —The Hebrew word peraoth cannot have this meaning, though it is found in the Syriac and impli…
John Gill
On Judges 5:2
17th Century
Pastor
Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel
The injuries done to Israel by any of their enemies, and particularly …
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 5:1–5
17th Century
Minister
No time should be lost in returning thanks to the Lord for his mercies; for our praises are most acceptable, pleasant, and profitable, when they fl…