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The Power of Willing Leaders
Commentators emphasize that Deborah's praise is specifically for the leaders who "offered themselves willingly." In a time of national weakness and oppression, their voluntary courage was seen as noble and essential. Scholars note that their willingness to lead from the front inspired the rest of the people to join the fight.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 5:9
18th Century
Theologian
My heart ... - In this deplorable weakness of Israel how noble was the conduct of the governors who volunteered to lead the people against t…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 5:9
19th Century
Bishop
My heart is toward the governors of Israel. —The fact that even in this extremity Israel had men (literally, law-givers) who were…
John Gill
On Judges 5:9
17th Century
Pastor
My heart is towards the governors of Israel
Most of the Jewish commentators interpret this of their wise men and Scr…
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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…