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Hear, you kings; give ear, you princes; I, [even] I, will sing to Yahweh; I will sing praise to Yahweh, the God of Israel.

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A Proclamation to Kings

Commentators explain that Deborah's song begins by addressing all earthly rulers, not just those involved in the battle. This serves as a public proclamation to all nations and leaders throughout history, declaring God's supreme power and warning them against oppressing His people.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 5:3

19th Century

Bishop

Hear, O you kings. —There were no kings or princes in Israel, but the appeal is to the “kings of the earth,” as in Psalm …

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 5:3

17th Century

Pastor

Hear, O you kings; give ear, O you princes
Not only the neighbouring ones, but all the kings and princes of the eart…

Matthew Henry

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…