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href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After the battle was over that day, Deborah and Barak sang this song: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On that day Deborah and Barak, son of Abinoam, sang this song:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Later that day, Deborah and Abinoam's son Barak celebrated by singing this song:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this victory song: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Deborah sings—also Barak son of Abinoam—on that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Deborah singeth -- also Barak son of Abinoam -- on that day, saying: -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Deborah will sing, and Barak, son of Abinoam, in that day, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In that day Debbora and Barac son of Abinoem sung, and said: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In that day, Deborah and Barak, the son of Abinoam, sang out, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On that day Deborah sang this song—and Barak, son of Abinoam: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />THEN sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Debora and Baraq, son of Abinam, sang on that day saying<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Debbora and Barac son of Abineem sang in that day, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/5-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=1180" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">The Song of Deborah and Barak</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hū (Art:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">On that</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/1683.htm" title="1683: də·ḇō·w·rāh (N-proper-fs) -- Two Isr. women. Or Dborah; the same as dbowrah; Deborah, the name of two Hebrewesses.">Deborah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1301.htm" title="1301: ū·ḇā·rāq (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Flash of lightning, an Isr. leader. The same as baraq; Barak, an Israelite.">and Barak</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/42.htm" title="42: ’ă·ḇî·nō·‘am (N-proper-ms) -- My father is delight, the father of Barak. From 'ab and no'am; father of pleasantness; Abinoam, an Israelite.">of Abinoam</a> <a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: wat·tā·šar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">sang this song:</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>“When the princes take the lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1-21</a></span><br />Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. / The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">1 Samuel 2:1-10</a></span><br />At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. / There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. / Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1-50</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. / The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. / I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Psalm 68:1-35</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence. / As smoke is blown away, You will drive them out; as wax melts before the fire, the wicked will perish in the presence of God. / But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1-9</a></span><br />A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. / The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. / He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1-45</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. / Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1-48</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. / Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise? / Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1-43</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. / Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy / and gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1-26</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-1.htm">Isaiah 12:1-6</a></span><br />In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. / Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” / With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10-13</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-46.htm">Luke 1:46-55</a></span><br />Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! / For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-67.htm">Luke 1:67-79</a></span><br />Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: / “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Acts 2:14-36</a></span><br />Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words. / These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day! / No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-24.htm">Acts 4:24-31</a></span><br />When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them. / You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,</p><p class="hdg">sang Deborah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1,21</a></b></br> Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/21-17.htm">Numbers 21:17</a></b></br> Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">1 Samuel 2:1</a></b></br> And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.</p><p class="hdg">is</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/12-1.htm">Judges 12:1-6</a></b></br> And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-46.htm">Luke 1:46,67,68</a></b></br> And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3,4</a></b></br> And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous <i>are</i> thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true <i>are</i> thy ways, thou King of saints… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Revelation 19:1-3</a></b></br> And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/4-12.htm">Abinoam</a> <a href="/judges/4-12.htm">Abin'o-Am</a> <a href="/judges/4-22.htm">Barak</a> <a href="/judges/4-14.htm">Deborah</a> <a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Deb'orah</a> <a href="/numbers/21-17.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/numbers/21-17.htm">Singeth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-44.htm">Song</a> <a href="/judges/4-4.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Abinoam</a> <a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Abin'o-Am</a> <a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Barak</a> <a href="/judges/5-7.htm">Deborah</a> <a href="/judges/5-7.htm">Deb'orah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/job/33-27.htm">Singeth</a> <a href="/judges/5-3.htm">Song</a> <a href="/judges/9-8.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/5-1.htm">The Song of Deborah and Barak</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>On that day</b><br>This phrase indicates a specific time, referring to the aftermath of a significant event. In the context of Judges, it follows the victory over the Canaanite king Jabin and his commander Sisera. The phrase emphasizes the immediacy of the response to God's deliverance, highlighting the importance of timely praise and thanksgiving.<p><b>Deborah and Barak</b><br>Deborah was a prophetess and judge of Israel, a rare female leader in a patriarchal society, demonstrating God's use of unexpected individuals to fulfill His purposes. Barak, the military leader, worked alongside Deborah, showing a partnership in leadership. Their collaboration underscores the theme of unity in achieving God's plans. Deborah's role as a judge and prophetess is significant, as it reflects God's empowerment of women in leadership roles, even in ancient times.<p><b>son of Abinoam</b><br>Barak is identified as the son of Abinoam, which provides a genealogical context, grounding him in the history of Israel. This detail connects Barak to his tribal heritage, likely from the tribe of Naphtali, emphasizing the importance of lineage and identity in Israelite society.<p><b>sang this song</b><br>The act of singing a song of victory is a common biblical motif, seen in other instances such as the Song of Moses (Exodus 15) and the Song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2). Songs in the Bible often serve as a means of commemorating God's deliverance and acts of salvation. This particular song, known as the Song of Deborah, is one of the oldest examples of Hebrew poetry and serves as a historical record of the event, as well as a theological reflection on God's intervention. The use of song also highlights the cultural importance of oral tradition in preserving history and theology.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/deborah.htm">Deborah</a></b><br>A prophetess and judge of Israel, Deborah was a leader who inspired the Israelites to victory over their oppressors. Her role as a female leader in a patriarchal society is significant and highlights God's use of unexpected individuals to fulfill His purposes.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/barak.htm">Barak</a></b><br>The son of Abinoam, Barak was a military leader who, under Deborah's guidance, led the Israelite army against the Canaanite forces. His partnership with Deborah demonstrates the importance of collaboration and obedience to God's commands.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_song_of_deborah_and_barak.htm">The Song of Deborah and Barak</a></b><br>This is a victory hymn celebrating the triumph over the Canaanite king Jabin and his commander Sisera. It is a poetic retelling of God's deliverance and the faithfulness of those who participated in the battle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of God's chosen people, who were often oppressed by surrounding nations due to their disobedience. This event marks a period of deliverance and peace following their repentance and return to God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaanites.htm">Canaanites</a></b><br>The oppressors of Israel during this time, led by King Jabin and his commander Sisera. Their defeat is a testament to God's power and faithfulness to His covenant people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_praise.htm">The Power of Praise</a></b><br>The song of Deborah and Barak illustrates the importance of praising God for His deliverance and victories in our lives. Praise acknowledges God's sovereignty and strengthens our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_uses_all_people.htm">God Uses All People</a></b><br>Deborah's leadership shows that God can use anyone, regardless of gender or societal norms, to accomplish His purposes. We should be open to God's calling, even if it defies expectations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Barak's account teaches us that faith often requires action. Obedience to God's commands, even when uncertain, leads to victory and fulfillment of His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/collaboration_in_god's_work.htm">Collaboration in God's Work</a></b><br>The partnership between Deborah and Barak emphasizes the importance of working together in unity for God's kingdom. We are called to support and encourage one another in our spiritual journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/remembering_god's_faithfulness.htm">Remembering God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The recounting of God's past victories encourages us to trust Him in present challenges. Reflecting on His faithfulness strengthens our resolve and hope.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_to_ancient_giants.htm">Where is Mount Tabor mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_there_sources_supporting_jael's_act.htm">Judges 4:21 tells of Jael killing Sisera with a tent peg--are there archaeological or extra-biblical sources supporting the historicity of this event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_judges_4_14-15_myth_or_history.htm">Judges 4:14-15 credits God with routing Sisera's army--does this imply mythological embellishment rather than a purely historical account?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_faces_judgment_(john_5_22_vs._rom_8_1).htm">Who will be judged? (John 5:22 vs. Romans 8:1)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) <span class= "bld">Then sang Deborah.</span>--She was a prophetess, I and the word for "prophet," like the Latin <span class= "ital">vates, </span>involved gifts which were closely allied to those of the poet.<p><span class= "bld">And Barak.</span>--Doubtless Deborah was the sole author of the song, as is implied by the singular verb (<a href="/judges/5-3.htm" title="Hear, O you kings; give ear, O you princes; I, even I, will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.">Judges 5:3</a>); but no doubt Barak joined in antiphon when it was sung, just as Moses, at the head of the warriors, and Miriam, at the head of the women, sang the song of Moses, in Exodus 15. As the English version requires some correction, I have appended a translation at the end of the chapter, which must be regarded as a kind of running commentary.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then sang Deborah</span>, etc. The ode which follows was doubtless the composition of Deborah the prophetess, and was sung by her (as the gender of the Hebrew verb indicates), assisted by Barak, who perhaps sang the antistrophe (cf. <a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1, 21</a>). It is a song of wonderful beauty and lyric power, somewhat difficult, as all Hebrew poetry is. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/5-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">On that</span><br /><span class="heb">הַה֖וּא</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיּ֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Deborah</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבוֹרָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇō·w·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1683.htm">Strong's 1683: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deborah -- two Israelite women</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Barak</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָרָ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·rāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1301.htm">Strong's 1301: </a> </span><span class="str2">Barak -- 'flash of lightning', an Israelite leader</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Abinoam</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִינֹ֑עַם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·nō·‘am)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_42.htm">Strong's 42: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abinoam -- 'my father is delight', the father of Barak</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sang this song:</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתָּ֣שַׁר</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tā·šar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sing</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/5-1.htm">OT History: Judges 5:1 Then Deborah and Barak the son (Jd Judg. 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