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Praise the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />My heart is with the commanders of Israel, with those who volunteered for war. Praise the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My heart goes out to the commanders of Israel who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My heart is with the princes of Israel, with the volunteers among the people. Bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />My heart <i>is</i> toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My heart <i>is</i> with the rulers of Israel Who offered themselves willingly with the people. Bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“My heart <i>goes out</i> to the commanders of Israel, The volunteers among the people; Bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220My heart goes out to the commanders of Israel, The volunteers among the people; Bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“My heart <i>goes out</i> to the commanders of Israel, The volunteers among the people; Bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />My heart <i>goes out</i> to the commanders of Israel, The volunteers among the people; Bless Yahweh!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“My heart <i>goes out</i> to the commanders of Israel, The volunteers among the people; Bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My heart is with the leaders of Israel, with the volunteers of the people. Blessed be the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My heart is with the leaders of Israel, with the volunteers of the people. Praise the LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />My heart is toward the governors of Israel, That offered themselves willingly among the people: Bless ye Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I praise you, LORD, and I am grateful for those leaders and soldiers who volunteered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people: bless ye the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My heart goes out to Israel's commanders, to those people who volunteered. Praise the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />My heart is with the commanders of Israel, with the people who gladly volunteered. Praise the LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My heart is for the commanders of Israel, to those who work willingly among the people. Bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My heart is with the princes of Israel, with the volunteers among the people. Bless the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My heart went out to Israel's leaders, to the people who answered the call to war. Praise the LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My heart is toward the leaders of Israel, who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My heart is towards the governors of Israel that offered themselves willingly among the people: Bless ye the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My heart is toward the governors of Israel, who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless Yahweh! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My heart [is] to the lawgivers of Israel, "" Who are offering themselves willingly among the people, "" Bless YHWH!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> My heart is to the lawgivers of Israel, Who are offering themselves willingly among the people, Bless ye Jehovah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My heart to the leaders of Israel, Those giving voluntarily among the people: Praise ye Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My heart loveth the princes of Israel: O you that of your own good will offered yourselves to danger, bless the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />My heart loves the leaders of Israel. All you who, of your own free will, offered yourselves during a crisis, bless the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />My heart is with the leaders of Israel, with the dedicated ones of the people—bless the LORD; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My heart goes out to the commanders of Israel who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />My heart said to the lawgiver of Israel, They that are chosen among the people bless the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My heart said to The Lawgiver of Israel: “Those who are set apart among the people have blessed LORD JEHOVAH”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />My heart is toward the governors of Israel, That offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />My heart <i>inclines</i> to the orders given in Israel; ye that are willing among the people, bless the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/5-9.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=1249" 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">8</span>When they chose new gods, then war came to their gates. Not a shield or spear was found among forty thousand in Israel. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">My heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/2710.htm" title="2710: lə·ḥō·wq·qê (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To cut in, inscribe, decree. A primitive root; properly, to hack, i.e. Engrave; by implication, to enact or Prescribe.">is with the princes</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> <a href="/hebrew/5068.htm" title="5068: ham·miṯ·nad·də·ḇîm (Art:: V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-mp) -- To incite, impel. A primitive root; to impel; hence, to volunteer, to present spontaneously.">with the volunteers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: bā·‘ām (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">among the people.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·ră·ḵū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">Bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD!</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>You who ride white donkeys, who sit on saddle blankets, and you who travel the road, ponder…<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/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21</a></span><br />Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-6.htm">1 Samuel 12:6-7</a></span><br />Then Samuel said to the people, “The LORD is the One who appointed Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt. / Now present yourselves, so that I may confront you before the LORD with all the righteous acts He has done for you and your fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-2.htm">Nehemiah 11:2</a></span><br />And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32-33</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. / From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16</a></span><br />and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Psalm 110:3</a></span><br />Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-26.htm">Isaiah 1:26</a></span><br />I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-1.htm">Isaiah 32:1-2</a></span><br />Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice. / Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-5.htm">Jeremiah 5:5</a></span><br />I will go to the powerful and speak to them. Surely they know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God.” But they too, with one accord, had broken the yoke and torn off the chains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/22-30.htm">Ezekiel 22:30</a></span><br />I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Matthew 20:25-28</a></span><br />But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-25.htm">Luke 22:25-27</a></span><br />So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. / For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13-17</a></span><br />You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. / So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. / I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless you the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">offered</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Judges 5:2</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">1 Chronicles 29:9</a></b></br> Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">2 Corinthians 8:3,4,12,17</a></b></br> For to <i>their</i> power, I bear record, yea, and beyond <i>their</i> power <i>they were</i> willing of themselves; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-9.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/joshua/24-23.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/judges/5-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/3-10.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/judges/5-3.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/judges/5-3.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/judges/5-7.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/judges/4-6.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/joshua/24-10.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/judges/5-2.htm">Willingly</a> <a href="/joshua/24-22.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/13-24.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/judges/5-15.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/judges/5-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/6-3.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/judges/6-19.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/judges/6-18.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/judges/5-21.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/judges/5-15.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/judges/5-11.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/judges/6-2.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/judges/5-11.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/judges/17-11.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/judges/8-25.htm">Willingly</a> <a href="/judges/15-12.htm">Yourselves</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>My heart is with the princes of Israel</b><br>This phrase reflects a deep emotional connection and solidarity with the leaders of Israel. In the context of Judges, the "princes" likely refer to the tribal leaders or military commanders who played a crucial role in the battle against the Canaanite oppressors. The term "princes" can also denote nobility or those with authority, emphasizing the importance of leadership in God's deliverance. This aligns with the biblical theme of God raising leaders to guide His people, as seen with figures like Moses and Joshua. The heart's alignment with these leaders suggests a unity and shared purpose in fulfilling God's will.<p><b>with the volunteers among the people</b><br>The mention of "volunteers" highlights the willingness and courage of ordinary Israelites who stepped forward to fight. This voluntary service is significant, as it demonstrates a collective commitment to God's cause without coercion. In the historical context, Israel was a confederation of tribes, and such voluntary participation was crucial for military success. This mirrors the New Testament call for believers to serve willingly, as seen in <a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>, where Paul urges believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices. The volunteers' actions can be seen as a type of Christ's willing sacrifice for humanity.<p><b>Bless the LORD!</b><br>This exclamation is a call to worship and gratitude, acknowledging God's hand in the victory. It reflects a common biblical response to divine intervention, as seen in the Psalms and other Old Testament narratives. The phrase underscores the importance of recognizing God's sovereignty and faithfulness. In the broader biblical narrative, blessing the LORD is an act of worship that aligns with the first commandment to love God wholeheartedly. It also foreshadows the ultimate victory and worship of God in Revelation, where all creation praises Him for His mighty works.<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. Her song in <a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">Judges 5</a> celebrates this victory.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/princes_of_israel.htm">Princes of Israel</a></b><br>Leaders or tribal chiefs who played a significant role in rallying the people for battle against their oppressors.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/v/volunteers_among_the_people.htm">Volunteers among the people</a></b><br>The men and women of Israel who willingly offered themselves to fight against the Canaanites, demonstrating courage and faith.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The God of Israel, who is praised for His deliverance and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaanites.htm">Canaanites</a></b><br>The oppressors of Israel during this period, led by Sisera, whom God delivered into the hands of the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>Godly leaders, like the princes of Israel, are crucial in guiding and inspiring others to follow God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_willing_service.htm">The Power of Willing Service</a></b><br>The volunteers' willingness to fight reflects the heart of true service to God, which is done out of love and devotion rather than obligation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_as_a_response_to_victory.htm">Praise as a Response to Victory</a></b><br>Deborah's song reminds us to always give credit and praise to God for victories and blessings in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The collaboration between leaders and volunteers highlights the strength found in unity when God's people work together for a common cause.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The victory over the Canaanites is a testament to God's faithfulness in delivering His people when they trust and obey Him.<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/should_we_praise_the_lord.htm">What divine joy and wisdom do the Odes reveal?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_opposition_to_abimelech's_act.htm">How could Abimelech have murdered seventy of Gideon's sons without immediate opposition (Judges 9:5)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_send_an_evil_spirit_in_judges_9_23.htm">Why would God send an evil spirit between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem (Judges 9:23)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_judges_4_9_a_later_editorial_addition.htm">Judges 4:9 features a prophecy about Sisera's defeat by a woman--could this be a later editorial addition that conflicts with the main story?</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>(9) <span class= "bld">My heart is toward the governors of Israel.</span>--The fact that even in this extremity Israel had men (literally, <span class= "ital">law-givers</span>) who were willing to brave any danger to rescue their people fills Deborah with gratitude to them and <span class= "ital">to </span>God.<p><span class= "bld">Among the people.</span>--When the leaders moved, the people moved with them.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - What a contrast with that fainthearted submission was the recent triumphant rising! Exultation and thanksgiving for the devotion of the people break out again, as in ver. 2. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/5-9.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">My heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבִּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is with the princes</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחוֹקְקֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥō·wq·qê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<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">of Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</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 /><br /><span class="word">with the volunteers</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּֽתְנַדְּבִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miṯ·nad·də·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5068.htm">Strong's 5068: </a> </span><span class="str2">To impel, to volunteer, to present spontaneously</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among the people.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּעָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - 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">Bless</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּרֲכ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·ră·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD!</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/5-9.htm">Judges 5:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/5-9.htm">Judges 5:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/5-9.htm">Judges 5:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/5-9.htm">Judges 5:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/5-9.htm">Judges 5:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/5-9.htm">Judges 5:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/5-9.htm">Judges 5:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/5-9.htm">Judges 5:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/5-9.htm">Judges 5:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/5-9.htm">Judges 5:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/5-9.htm">OT History: Judges 5:9 My heart is toward the governors (Jd Judg. 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