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My heart is toward the governors of Israel, Who offered themselves willingly among the people: Bless you Yahweh.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
My heart ... - In this deplorable weakness of Israel how noble was the conduct of the governors who volunteered to lead the people against t…
19th Century
Anglican
My heart is toward the governors of Israel. —The fact that even in this extremity Israel had men (literally, law-givers) who were…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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