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Idolatry's Direct Consequence
All the commentators agree that the verse establishes a direct link between Israel's sin and their suffering. By "choosing new gods," they abandoned the one true God, which resulted in "war in the gates." This was not a coincidence but a divine judgment for their idolatry, a recurring theme in the book of Judges.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 5:8
18th Century
Theologian
The “war in the gates” describes the hostile attacks of the Canaanites, which were the punishment of the idolatry of the Israelites (compare the ma…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 5:8
19th Century
Bishop
They chose new gods. —The Chaldee and the Septuagint agree in this interpretation, which is strongly supported by Deutero…
John Gill
On Judges 5:8
17th Century
Pastor
They chose new gods
That is, Israel, as most of the Jewish commentators interpret it; for the verb is singular, and …
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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…