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From Makir captains came down, from Zebulun those who bear a commander&#8217s staff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They came down from Ephraim— a land that once belonged to the Amalekites; they followed you, Benjamin, with your troops. From Makir the commanders marched down; from Zebulun came those who carry a commander’s staff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />From Ephraim their root they marched down into the valley, following you, Benjamin, with your kinsmen; from Machir marched down the commanders, and from Zebulun those who bear the lieutenant’s staff;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Out of Ephraim <i>was there</i> a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />From Ephraim <i>were</i> those whose roots were in Amalek. After you, Benjamin, with your peoples, From Machir rulers came down, And from Zebulun those who bear the recruiter’s staff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“From Ephraim those whose root is in Amalek <i>came down,</i> Following you, Benjamin, with your peoples; From Machir commanders came down, And from Zebulun those who wield the staff of office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220From Ephraim those whose root is in Amalek came down, Following you, Benjamin, with your peoples; From Machir commanders came down, And from Zebulun those who wield the staff of office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“From Ephraim those whose root is in Amalek <i>came down,</i> Following you, Benjamin, with your peoples; From Machir commanders came down, And from Zebulun those who wield the staff of office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From Ephraim those whose root is in Amalek <i>came down</i>, Following you, Benjamin, with your peoples; From Machir commanders came down, And from Zebulun those who wield the staff of a scribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“From Ephraim those whose root is in Amalek <i>came down,</i> After you, Benjamin, with your relatives; From Machir came down commanders <i>and</i> rulers, And from Zebulun those who handle the scepter of the [office of] scribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those with their roots in Amalek came from Ephraim; Benjamin came with your people after you. The leaders came down from Machir, and those who carry a marshal’s staff came from Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Those with their roots in Amalek came from Ephraim; Benjamin came with your people after you. The leaders came down from Machir, and those who carry a marshal&#8217s staff came from Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Out of Ephraim came down they whose root is in Amalek; After thee, Benjamin, among thy peoples; Out of Machir came down governors, And out of Zebulun they that handle the marshal's staff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Troops came from Ephraim, where Amalekites once lived. Others came from Benjamin; officers and leaders came from Machir and Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Out of Ephraim came down they whose root is in Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy peoples; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the marshal's staff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Those who had settled in Amalek's country came down from Ephraim. Benjamin came with its troops after Ephraim. Commanders from Machir went into battle. The officers from Zebulun also went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They came from Ephraim into the valley, behind the tribe of Benjamin and its people. The commanders came down from Machir, the officers down from Zebulun. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Some came from Ephraim who had been harassed by Amalek, followed by Benjamin with your people. Some commanders came from Machir, along with some from Zebulun who carry a badge of office. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal?s staff from Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They came from Ephraim, who uprooted Amalek, they follow after you, Benjamin, with your soldiers. From Makir leaders came down, from Zebulun came the ones who march carrying an officer's staff. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />From Ephraim those who uprooted Amalek came out, following you, Benjamin, among your peoples; out of Makir leaders came down, and out of Zebulun those that handle the staff of office.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Those whose root is in Amalek came out of Ephraim, after you, Benjamin, among your peoples. Governors come down out of Machir. Those who handle the marshal’s staff came out of Zebulun. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />From Ephraim [are] those whose root [is] in Amalek, "" After you, Benjamin, among your peoples, "" From Machir lawgivers came down, "" And from Zebulun those drawing with the reed of a writer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Out of Ephraim their root is against Amalek. After thee, Benjamin, among thy peoples. Out of Machir came down lawgivers, And out of Zebulun those drawing with the reed of a writer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The fate of Ephraim uprooted them in Amalek; After thee, Benjamin, among thy tribes; From Machir the lawgivers came down, And from Zebulon they drawing with the rod of the scribe.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Out of Ephraim he destroyed them into Amalec, and after him out of Benjamin into thy people, O Amalec: Out of Machir there came down princes, and out of Zabulon they that led the army to fight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Out of Ephraim, he destroyed those with Amalek, and after him, out of Benjamin, those of your people, O Amalek. From Machir, there descended leaders, and from Zebulun, those who led the army to war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From Ephraim, their base in the valley; behind you, Benjamin, among your troops. From Machir came down commanders, from Zebulun wielders of the marshal’s staff. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />From Ephraim they set out into the valley, following you, Benjamin, with your kin; from Machir marched down the commanders, and from Zebulun those who bear the marshal’s staff;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Barak's works are known in Amalek; after you marched Benjamin with affection for you; out of Machir came forth a seer, and out of Zebulun those who write with the pen of a scribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And his Servants in Amaleq went after you Benjamin, in your love. From Makir a Prophet went out and from Zabalaun those who wrote with the reed of a Scribe<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Out of Ephraim came they whose root is in Amalek; After thee, Benjamin, among thy peoples; Out of Machir came down governors, And out of Zebulun they that handle the marshal's staff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Ephraim rooted them out in Amalec, behind thee was Benjamin among thy people: the inhabitants of Machir came down with me searching out the enemy, and from Zabulon came they that draw with the scribe's pen of record.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/5-14.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=1297" 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">13</span>Then the survivors came down to the nobles; the people of the LORD came down to me against the mighty. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min·nî (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">Some came from</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·ra·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Ephraim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8328.htm" title="8328: šā·rə·šām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- A root. From sharash; a root.">with their roots</a> <a href="/hebrew/6002.htm" title="6002: ba·‘ă·mā·lêq (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Esau, also his posterity. Probably of foreign origin; Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country.">in Amalek;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·mîn (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Benjamin</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ba·‘ă·mā·me·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">came with your people</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·re·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">after you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2710.htm" title="2710: mə·ḥō·qə·qîm (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To cut in, inscribe, decree. A primitive root; properly, to hack, i.e. Engrave; by implication, to enact or Prescribe.">The commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: yā·rə·ḏū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To come or go down, descend. ">came down</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min·nî (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/4353.htm" title="4353: mā·ḵîr (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From makar; salesman; Makir, an Israelite.">Machir,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4900.htm" title="4900: mō·šə·ḵîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To draw, drag. A primitive root; to draw, used in a great variety of applications.">the bearers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: sō·p̄êr (N-ms) -- To count, recount, relate. ">of the marshal’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: bə·šê·ḇeṭ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">staff</a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: ū·miz·zə·ḇū·lun (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">from Zebulun.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.…<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="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a></span><br />The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14-15</a></span><br />Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-19.htm">Genesis 49:19</a></span><br />Gad will be attacked by raiders, but he will attack their heels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-16.htm">Numbers 1:16</a></span><br />These men were appointed from the congregation; they were the leaders of the tribes of their fathers, the heads of the clans of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Numbers 2:3</a></span><br />On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/2-10.htm">Numbers 2:10</a></span><br />On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Numbers 2:18</a></span><br />On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25</a></span><br />On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-20.htm">Deuteronomy 33:20-21</a></span><br />Concerning Gad he said: “Blessed is he who enlarges the domain of Gad! He lies down like a lion and tears off an arm or a head. / He chose the best land for himself, because a ruler’s portion was reserved for him there. He came with the leaders of the people; he administered the LORD’s justice and His ordinances for Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">1 Chronicles 12:37</a></span><br />And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27</a></span><br />There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after you, Benjamin, among your people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer.</p><p class="hdg">of Ephraim</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-27.htm">Judges 3:27</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when he was come, that he blew a trumpet in the mountain of Ephraim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the mount, and he before them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/4-5.htm">Judges 4:5,6</a></b></br> And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment… </p><p class="hdg">Amalek</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-13.htm">Judges 3:13</a></b></br> And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Exodus 17:8-16</a></b></br> Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim… </p><p class="hdg">after</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Judges 4:10,14</a></b></br> And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him… </p><p class="hdg">Machir</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/32-39.htm">Numbers 32:39,40</a></b></br> And the children of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, and took it, and dispossessed the Amorite which <i>was</i> in it… </p><p class="hdg">Handle the pen.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/3-13.htm">Amalek</a> <a href="/judges/1-21.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Commander's</a> <a href="/judges/4-5.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/judges/4-5.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/judges/4-24.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/3-22.htm">Handle</a> <a href="/exodus/4-18.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/joshua/17-3.htm">Machir</a> <a href="/joshua/17-3.htm">Makir</a> <a href="/judges/5-13.htm">Marched</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-3.htm">Office</a> <a href="/3_john/1-13.htm">Pen</a> <a href="/judges/2-12.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/numbers/24-17.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-18.htm">Root</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-21.htm">Ruler's</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-13.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/joshua/20-9.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/judges/1-34.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-5.htm">Wield</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-6.htm">Writer</a> <a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/6-3.htm">Amalek</a> <a href="/judges/10-9.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-12.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-12.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Commander's</a> <a href="/judges/7-24.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/judges/5-26.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">Handle</a> <a href="/judges/9-1.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-4.htm">Machir</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-4.htm">Makir</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">Marched</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-10.htm">Office</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">Pen</a> <a href="/judges/6-3.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-27.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-15.htm">Root</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-26.htm">Ruler's</a> <a href="/judges/6-21.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/judges/8-25.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/judges/5-15.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/psalms/74-5.htm">Wield</a> <a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Writer</a> <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Zeb'ulun</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'; 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The mention of "roots in Amalek" is intriguing, as Amalek was traditionally an enemy of Israel. This could suggest a historical connection or a metaphorical expression of overcoming past enmities. Ephraim's involvement in the battle reflects their willingness to unite against common foes, a theme seen throughout Israel's history.<p><b>Benjamin came with your people after you.</b><br>The tribe of Benjamin, though small, was known for its fierce warriors. Their participation "after you" indicates a following or supportive role, possibly highlighting the unity among the tribes during this period. Benjamin's loyalty and courage are echoed in other biblical narratives, such as their support for King Saul, who was from this tribe.<p><b>The commanders came down from Machir,</b><br>Machir was a descendant of Manasseh, and this phrase likely refers to the half-tribe of Manasseh east of the Jordan. The "commanders" suggest a military leadership role, emphasizing the strategic importance of Machir's contribution. This reflects the broader theme of unity and cooperation among the tribes in the face of external threats.<p><b>the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun.</b><br>Zebulun was a tribe known for its valor and willingness to risk their lives, as seen in other parts of Judges. The "marshal’s staff" symbolizes authority and leadership, indicating that Zebulun provided key leaders or officers in the battle. This aligns with the prophetic blessings given to Zebulun, highlighting their role in Israel's military endeavors and their faithfulness to God's call.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephraim.htm">Ephraim</a></b><br>A prominent tribe of Israel, often associated with leadership and strength. In this context, they are depicted as marching into battle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>Another tribe of Israel, known for their warriors. They are mentioned as following Ephraim into the valley.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/makir.htm">Makir</a></b><br>A reference to the descendants of Manasseh, specifically the half-tribe east of the Jordan. They provided leaders or captains for the battle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebulun.htm">Zebulun</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel noted for their willingness to risk their lives in battle. They are described as those who bear the "recruiter’s staff," indicating their role in rallying and organizing troops.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_valley.htm">The Valley</a></b><br>Represents the battlefield where these tribes came together to fight against the Canaanite oppressors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The tribes of Israel, though distinct, came together for a common cause. This unity is a powerful example for the Church today, emphasizing the importance of working together despite differences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Each tribe had a role, whether leading or supporting. This teaches us about the importance of recognizing and fulfilling our God-given roles within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_commitment.htm">Courage and Commitment</a></b><br>The willingness of the tribes to march into battle reflects the courage and commitment required in spiritual warfare. Believers are called to be bold and steadfast in their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battle.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Battle</a></b><br>The victory was ultimately attributed to God’s intervention. This reminds us to rely on God’s strength and guidance in our personal and communal battles.<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/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/who_were_tola,_jair,_ibzan,_elon,_abdon.htm">Who were Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_tola's_line_reach_22,600_warriors.htm">1 Chronicles 7:2 – How could Tola's descendants realistically grow to a force of 22,600 mighty warriors at that time? </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>(14) <span class= "bld">Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek.</span>--The LXX. and Vulgate render it, "Ephraim uprooted them in Amalek." But the meaning seems to be, "Out of Ephraim (came down to the battle) those whose root is in Amalek," or, "among the Amalekites." Ephraim had firmly rooted himself (comp. <a href="/isaiah/27-6.htm" title="He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit.">Isaiah 27:6</a>; <a href="/psalms/80-10.htm" title="The hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedars.">Psalm 80:10</a>) in the country which had been the stronghold of the Amalekites. (See <a href="/judges/12-15.htm" title="And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.">Judges 12:15</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">After thee, Benjamin, among thy people.</span>--Ephraim is here addressed by a sudden change of person (comp. <a href="/isaiah/1-29.htm" title="For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which you have desired, and you shall be confounded for the gardens that you have chosen.">Isaiah 1:29</a>; <a href="/isaiah/42-20.htm" title="Seeing many things, but you observe not; opening the ears, but he hears not.">Isaiah 42:20</a>. &c). After thee, O Ephraim, came down Benjamin, mingled with thy people. The forces of "little Benjamin" are overshadowed by, and almost lost in, the crowded ranks of its powerful neighbour-tribe. In after days Benjamin clung to the skirts of Judah, but at this period his fortunes were more allied with those of Ephraim. "After thee, Benjamin," seems to have become (perhaps from this allusion) a war-cry of the tribe (<a href="/hosea/5-8.htm" title="Blow you the cornet in Gibeah, and the trumpet in Ramah: cry aloud at Bethaven, after you, O Benjamin.">Hosea 5:8</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - They who spring (whose root is) from Ephraim <span class="accented">went</span> against Amalek, following thee, O Benjamin, with thy people; from Manasseh (Machir, son of Manasseh, <a href="/genesis/50-23.htm">Genesis 50:23</a>) came down governors (literally, <span class="accented">lawgivers</span>: cf. ver. 9), and out of Zebulun they that handle the baton of the commander, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the military chiefs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/5-14.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">Some came from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(min·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ephraim,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶפְרַ֗יִם</span> <span class="translit">(’ep̄·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with their roots</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁרְשָׁם֙</span> <span class="translit">(šā·rə·šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8328.htm">Strong's 8328: </a> </span><span class="str2">A root</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Amalek;</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעֲמָלֵ֔ק</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·mā·lêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6002.htm">Strong's 6002: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amalek -- a descendant of Esau, also his posterity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Benjamin</span><br /><span class="heb">בִנְיָמִ֖ין</span> <span class="translit">(ḇin·yā·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came with your people</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּֽעֲמָמֶ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·mā·me·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">after you.</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרֶ֥יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·re·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The commanders</span><br /><span class="heb">מְחֹ֣קְקִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḥō·qə·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2710.htm">Strong's 2710: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hack, engrave, to enact, prescribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came down</span><br /><span class="heb">יָֽרְדוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rə·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(min·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Machir,</span><br /><span class="heb">מָכִ֗יר</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ḵîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4353.htm">Strong's 4353: </a> </span><span class="str2">Machir -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the bearers</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשְׁכִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šə·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4900.htm">Strong's 4900: </a> </span><span class="str2">To draw, drag</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the marshal’s</span><br /><span class="heb">סֹפֵֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(sō·p̄êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> </span><span class="str2">To count, recount, relate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">staff</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשֵׁ֥בֶט</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šê·ḇeṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Zebulun.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִ֨זְּבוּלֻ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miz·zə·ḇū·lun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/5-14.htm">OT History: Judges 5:14 Those whose root is in Amalek came (Jd Judg. 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