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A Portrait of Anarchy
Commentators agree that this verse paints a vivid picture of societal collapse. Under enemy oppression, the main highways—the lifelines of commerce and community—were abandoned. People were so terrified of robbers and enemies that they were forced to travel in secret on winding, hidden paths. This illustrates the profound fear and instability that gripped Israel before God's deliverance.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 5:6
18th Century
Theologian
Words descriptive of a state of weakness and fear, so that Israel could not frequent the highways. It is a graphic description of a country occupie…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 5:6
19th Century
Bishop
In the days of Shamgar. — In this and the next two verses, the misery and dejection of Israel are described; and the names of Sham…
John Gill
On Judges 5:6
17th Century
Pastor
In the days of Shamgar, the son of Anath
Of whom see (Judges 3:31); who succeeded Ehud as a judge, but lived not l…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 5:6–11
17th Century
Minister
Deborah describes the distressed state of Israel under the tyranny of Jabin, so that their salvation might appear more gracious. She shows what bro…