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Listen, you rulers! I, even I, will sing to the LORD; I will praise the LORD, the God of Israel, in song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Listen, you kings! Pay attention, you mighty rulers! For I will sing to the LORD. I will make music to the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Hear, O kings; give ear, O princes; to the LORD I will sing; I will make melody to the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Listen, O kings! Give ear, O princes! I will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, <i>even</i> I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing <i>praise</i> to the LORD God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Hear, O kings! Give ear, O princes! I, <i>even</i> I, will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Hear, you kings; listen, you dignitaries! I myself—to the LORD, I myself will sing, I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Hear, O kings; give ear, O rulers! I— to the LORD, I will sing, I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Hear, O kings; give ear, O rulers! I—to the LORD, I will sing, I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Hear, O kings; give ear, O rulers! As for me, to Yahweh, I will sing; I will sing praise to Yahweh, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Hear, O kings; listen, O rulers! I will sing to the LORD, I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Listen, kings! Pay attention, princes! I will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Listen, kings! Pay attention, princes! I will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto Jehovah; I will sing praise to Jehovah, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Listen, kings and rulers, while I sing for the LORD, the God of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Listen, you kings! Open your ears, you princes! I will sing a song to the LORD. I will make music to the LORD God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Listen, you kings! Pay attention, you rulers! I will sing and play music to Israel's God, the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Listen, you kings! Turn your ears to me, you rulers! As for me, to the LORD I will sing! I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Listen, O kings! Give ear, O princes! I will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hear, O kings! Pay attention, O rulers! I will sing to the LORD! I will sing to the LORD God of Israel! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Hear, you kings. Give ear, you princes. I, even I, will sing to the LORD. I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Hear, you kings! Give ear, you princes! I, even I, will sing to Yahweh. I will sing praise to Yahweh, the God of Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Hear, you kings; give ear, you princes, "" I sing to YHWH, "" I sing praise to YHWH, God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Hear, ye kings; give ear, ye princes, I, to Jehovah, I -- I do sing, I sing praise to Jehovah, God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Hear, ye kings; give ear ye princes; I, to Jehovah, will I sing; I will play to Jehovah, God of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Hear, O ye kings, give ear, ye princes: It is I, it is I, that will sing to the Lord, I will sing to the Lord the God of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Listen, O kings! Pay attention, O princes! It is I, it is I, who will sing to the Lord. I will sing a psalm to the Lord, the God of Israel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hear, O kings! Give ear, O princes! I will sing, I will sing to the LORD, I will make music to the LORD, the God of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Hear, O kings; give ear, O princes; to the LORD I will sing, I will make melody to the LORD, the God of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Hear, O kings; give ear, O princes; I will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Hear Kings and obey Rulers. I shall glorify LORD JEHOVAH and I shall sing to him, to LORD JEHOVAH the God of Israel<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, unto the LORD will I sing; I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Hear, ye kings, and hearken, rulers: I will sing, it is I <i>who will sing</i> to the Lord, it is I, I will sing a psalm to the Lord the god of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/5-3.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=1192" 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">2</span>“When the princes take the lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless the LORD. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šim·‘ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">Listen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mə·lā·ḵîm (N-mp) -- King. From malak; a king.">O kings!</a> <a href="/hebrew/238.htm" title="238: ha·’ă·zî·nū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; probably to expand; but used only as a denominative from 'ozen; to broaden out the ear, i.e. to listen.">Give ear,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7336.htm" title="7336: rō·zə·nîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To be weighty, judicious or commanding. A primitive root; probably to be heavy, i.e. honorable.">O princes!</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: ’ā·šî·rāh (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">will sing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: ’ă·zam·mêr (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">I will sing praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>O LORD, when You went out from Seir, when You marched from the land of Edom, the earth trembled, the heavens poured out rain, and the clouds poured down water.…<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="/psalms/66-4.htm">Psalm 66:4</a></span><br />All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-32.htm">Psalm 68:32</a></span><br />Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord—Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1-2</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Psalm 98:4-6</a></span><br />Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Psalm 138:1</a></span><br />Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10-12</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="/isaiah/44-23.htm">Isaiah 44:23</a></span><br />Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-13.htm">Isaiah 49:13</a></span><br />Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-9.htm">Isaiah 52:9</a></span><br />Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3-4</a></span><br />and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! / Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Revelation 19:5-6</a></span><br />Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!” / And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9</a></span><br />so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">o ye kings</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-1.htm">Deuteronomy 32:1,3</a></b></br> Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Psalm 2:10-12</a></b></br> Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/49-1.htm">Psalm 49:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear this, all <i>ye</i> people; give ear, all <i>ye</i> inhabitants of the world: … </p><p class="hdg">I, even I</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-7.htm">Judges 5:7</a></b></br> <i>The inhabitants of</i> the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-17.htm">Genesis 6:17</a></b></br> And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein <i>is</i> the breath of life, from under heaven; <i>and</i> every thing that <i>is</i> in the earth shall die.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/9-9.htm">Genesis 9:9</a></b></br> And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/1-18.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/judges/3-4.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/joshua/22-33.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/1-7.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/genesis/31-27.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/exodus/15-20.htm">Music</a> <a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/joshua/13-3.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-43.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/judges/5-1.htm">Song</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/11-28.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/judges/6-10.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/judges/5-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/5-19.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-5.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/judges/11-34.htm">Music</a> <a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/judges/5-7.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Song</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>Listen, O kings!</b><br>This phrase is a call to attention directed towards the rulers of the earth. In the context of ancient Israel, kings were often seen as the ultimate authority figures. The call to listen signifies the importance of the message that follows. Biblically, this echoes the prophetic tradition where messages from God are often directed to leaders, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/1-10.htm">Isaiah 1:10</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/22-2.htm">Jeremiah 22:2</a>. It underscores the idea that God's authority surpasses earthly power.<p><b>Give ear, O princes!</b><br>Similar to the call to kings, this phrase extends the audience to include princes, indicating that all levels of leadership are accountable to God. In the ancient Near East, princes often held significant power and influence. This call to heed God's message is a reminder of the divine order and the accountability of leaders to God's will, as seen in <a href="/psalms/2-10.htm">Psalm 2:10-12</a>, where rulers are advised to serve the Lord with fear.<p><b>I will sing to the LORD;</b><br>The act of singing to the Lord is a form of worship and praise. In the context of <a href="/judges/5.htm">Judges 5</a>, this is part of the Song of Deborah, a victory hymn celebrating God's deliverance of Israel. Singing is a common biblical expression of joy and gratitude, as seen in <a href="/exodus/15.htm">Exodus 15:1-21</a> with the Song of Moses and Miriam. It reflects a personal and communal acknowledgment of God's intervention and faithfulness.<p><b>I will sing praise to the LORD,</b><br>Repetition of the commitment to sing emphasizes the importance of worship. Praise is directed specifically to the LORD, highlighting His role as the deliverer and protector of Israel. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where praise is both a response to His actions and a fulfillment of their duty to honor Him, as seen in <a href="/psalms/96.htm">Psalm 96:1-2</a>.<p><b>the God of Israel.</b><br>This phrase identifies the LORD specifically as the God of Israel, reinforcing the covenant identity of the Israelites as God's chosen people. It distinguishes the God of Israel from the gods of surrounding nations, affirming monotheism and the unique relationship between God and Israel. This is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-5</a>, which calls Israel to exclusive devotion to the LORD.<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 who, along with Barak, led Israel to victory over the Canaanite army. She is the primary speaker in this verse, offering a song of praise to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/barak.htm">Barak</a></b><br>The military leader who, under Deborah's guidance, led the Israelites to victory against Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/kings_and_rulers.htm">Kings and Rulers</a></b><br>The verse addresses the kings and rulers, calling them to listen to the song of praise to the LORD, emphasizing the universal acknowledgment of God's sovereignty.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, highlighting His relationship with Israel and His role as their deliverer.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, whom He delivered from the oppression of the Canaanites through the leadership of Deborah and Barak.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_praise.htm">The Power of Praise</a></b><br>Praise is a powerful response to God's deliverance. It acknowledges His sovereignty and goodness, reinforcing our faith and witness to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>Deborah's call to kings and rulers reminds us that God is sovereign over all nations and authorities. Our allegiance to Him should supersede all earthly powers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Women in God's Plan</a></b><br>Deborah's leadership and prophetic role highlight the significant contributions women can make in God's kingdom, challenging cultural norms and expectations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_testimony.htm">The Importance of Testimony</a></b><br>Sharing testimonies of God's work in our lives, like Deborah's song, can inspire faith and encourage others to trust in God's power and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_faith.htm">Obedience and Faith</a></b><br>Deborah and Barak's account illustrates the importance of obedience to God's call and faith in His promises, even when facing overwhelming odds.<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/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_deborah_and_barak_biblically.htm">Who were Deborah and Barak in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chr_1_7_-_did_god_appear_to_solomon.htm">2 Chronicles 1:7 - How could God physically appear to Solomon and speak to him, and what evidence supports this event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_proof_of_judgment_in_psalm_125_5.htm">In Psalm 125:5, is there historical or archaeological proof of a specific judgment that differentiates the fate of the righteous from the 'evildoers' mentioned?</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>(3) <span class= "bld">Hear, O ye kings.</span>--There were no kings or princes in Israel, but the appeal is to the "kings of the earth," as in <a href="/psalms/2-10.htm" title="Be wise now therefore, O you kings: be instructed, you judges of the earth.">Psalm 2:10</a>; for which reason the LXX. render "princes" by <span class= "ital">satraps. </span>The Chaldee refers it to the kings allied with Jabin.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - Her song was worthy to be listened to by kings and princes. She calls their attention to the tale she had to tell of the great acts of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/5-3.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">Listen,</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְע֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(šim·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O kings!</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלָכִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lā·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Give ear,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַאֲזִ֖ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ha·’ă·zî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_238.htm">Strong's 238: </a> </span><span class="str2">To broaden out the ear, to listen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O princes!</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹֽזְנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(rō·zə·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7336.htm">Strong's 7336: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be weighty, judicious or commanding</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽנֹכִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will sing</span><br /><span class="heb">אָשִׁ֔ירָה</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·šî·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽיהוָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will sing praise</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲזַמֵּ֕ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·zam·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2167.htm">Strong's 2167: </a> </span><span class="str2">Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽיהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/5-3.htm">Judges 5:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/5-3.htm">Judges 5:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/5-3.htm">Judges 5:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/5-3.htm">Judges 5:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/5-3.htm">Judges 5:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/5-3.htm">Judges 5:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/5-3.htm">Judges 5:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/5-3.htm">Judges 5:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/5-3.htm">Judges 5:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/5-3.htm">Judges 5:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/5-3.htm">OT History: Judges 5:3 Hear you kings! 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