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In the districts of Reuben there was much searching of heart. <a href="/nlt/judges/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> The princes of Issachar were with Deborah and Barak. They followed Barak, rushing into the valley. But in the tribe of Reuben there was great indecision. <a href="/esv/judges/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> the princes of Issachar came with Deborah, and Issachar faithful to Barak; into the valley they rushed at his heels. Among the clans of Reuben there were great searchings of heart. <a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/judges/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart. <a href="/nkjv/judges/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; As Issachar, so was Barak Sent into the valley under his command; Among the divisions of Reuben There were great resolves of heart. <a href="/nasb_/judges/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; As was Issachar, so was Barak; Into the valley they rushed at his heels; Among the divisions of Reuben There were great determinations of heart. <a href="/nasb/judges/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; As was Issachar, so was Barak; Into the valley they rushed at his heels; Among the divisions of Reuben There were great resolves of heart. <a href="/nasb77/judges/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; As was Issachar, so was Barak; Into the valley they rushed at his heels; Among the divisions of Reuben There were great resolves of heart. <a href="/lsb/judges/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; As was Issachar, so was Barak; Into the valley they rushed at his heels; Among the divisions of Reuben There was great persistence of the heart. <a href="/amp/judges/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “And the heads of Issachar came with Deborah; As Issachar, so was Barak; Into the valley they rushed at his heels; Among the divisions of Reuben There were great searchings of heart. <a href="/csb/judges/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The princes of Issachar were with Deborah; Issachar was with Barak; they were under his leadership in the valley. There was great searching of heart among the clans of Reuben. <a href="/hcsb/judges/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The princes of Issachar were with Deborah; Issachar was with Barak. They set out at his heels in the valley. There was great searching of heart among the clans of Reuben. <a href="/asv/judges/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; As was Issachar, so was Barak; Into the valley they rushed forth at his feet. By the watercourses of Reuben There were great resolves of heart. <a href="/cev/judges/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The rulers of Issachar came along with Deborah, and Issachar followed Barak into the valley. But the tribe of Reuben was no help at all! <a href="/erv/judges/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; as was Issachar, so was Barak; into the valley they rushed forth at his feet. By the watercourses of Reuben there were great resolves of heart. <a href="/gwt/judges/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Issachar's commanders were with Deborah. They were also with Barak, sent into the valley under his command. Among Reuben's divisions important men had second thoughts. <a href="/gnt/judges/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> The leaders of Issachar came with Deborah; yes, Issachar came and Barak too, and they followed him into the valley. But the tribe of Reuben was divided; they could not decide to come. <a href="/isv/judges/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> The officials of Issachar were with Deborah, as was the tribe of Issachar and Barak. They rushed out into the valley at his heels along with divisions from Reuben's army. Great was their resolve of heart! <a href="/msb/judges/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/judges/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Issachar's leaders were with Deborah, the men of Issachar supported Barak; into the valley they were sent under Barak's command. Among the clans of Reuben there was intense heart searching. <a href="/nheb/judges/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah. As was Issachar, so was Barak. They rushed into the valley at his feet. By the watercourses of Reuben, there were great resolves of heart. <a href="/wbt/judges/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah: even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart. <a href="/web/judges/5.htm">World English Bible</a> The princes of Issachar were with Deborah. As was Issachar, so was Barak. They rushed into the valley at his feet. By the watercourses of Reuben, there were great resolves of heart. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And princes in Issachar [are] with Deborah, "" Indeed, Issachar [is] right with Barak, "" Into the valley he was sent on his feet. In the divisions of Reuben, "" The decrees of heart [are] great! <a href="/ylt/judges/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And princes in Issachar are with Deborah, Yea, Issachar is right with Barak, Into the valley he was sent on his feet. In the divisions of Reuben, Great are the decrees of heart! <a href="/slt/judges/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the chiefs in Issachar with Deborah; And Issachar, so Barak: In the valley sent he, upon his feet. In the divisions of Reuben, Great decrees of heart.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The captains of Issachar were with Debbora, and followed the steps of Barac, who exposed himself to danger, as one going headlong, and into a pit. Ruben being divided against himself, there was found a strife of courageous men. <a href="/cpdv/judges/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The commanders of Issachar were with Deborah, and they followed the steps of Barak, who endangered himself, like one rushing headlong into a chasm. Reuben was divided against himself. Contention was found among great souls. <a href="/nabre/judges/5.htm">New American Bible</a> The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, Issachar, faithful to Barak; in the valley they followed at his heels. Among the clans of Reuben great were the searchings of heart! <a href="/nrsvce/judges/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the chiefs of Issachar came with Deborah, and Issachar faithful to Barak; into the valley they rushed out at his heels. Among the clans of Reuben there were great searchings of heart.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar is like Barak among the peoples; he was sent on foot to a portion of Reuben; great are those who give oracles to comfort the heart. <a href="/hpbt/judges/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The Princes of Issakar with Debora and Issakar like Baraq among the people; he was sent on his feet to the division of Rubil, great restorers of the heart<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; As was Issachar, so was Barak; Into the valley they rushed forth at his feet. Among the divisions of Reuben There were great resolves of heart. <a href="/sep/judges/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And princess in Issachar were with Debbora and Barac, thus she sent Barac on his feet in the valleys into the portions of Ruben; great pangs reached to the heart. <a href="/parallel/judges/5-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=1310" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">The Song of Deborah and Barak</a> …14Some 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. 15<a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·śā·ray (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">The princes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: bə·yiś·śā·š·ḵār (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob.">of Issachar</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">were with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1683.htm" title="1683: də·ḇō·rāh (N-proper-fs) -- Two Isr. women. Or Dborah; the same as dbowrah; Deborah, the name of two Hebrewesses.">Deborah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: wə·yiś·śā·š·ḵār (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob.">and Issachar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1301.htm" title="1301: bā·rāq (N-proper-ms) -- Flash of lightning, an Isr. leader. The same as baraq; Barak, an Israelite.">was with Barak,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šul·laḥ (V-Pual-Perf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">rushing</a> <a href="/hebrew/6010.htm" title="6010: bā·‘ê·meq (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A vale. From amaq; a vale.">into the valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: bə·raḡ·lāw (Prep-b:: N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">at his heels.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6391.htm" title="6391: bip̄·lag·gō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- A division. From palag; a section.">In the clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob.">of Reuben</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gə·ḏō·lîm (Adj-mp) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">there was great</a> <a href="/hebrew/2711.htm" title="2711: ḥiq·qê- (N-mpc) -- An enactment, a resolution. From chaqaq; an enactment, a resolution.">indecision.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- 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."></a> 16Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? 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> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Genesis 49:14-15</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a> From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. <a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a> 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.” <a href="/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17-23</a> The fourth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Issachar: / Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, / Hapharaim, Shion, Anaharath, ... <a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a> Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ... <a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">1 Chronicles 7:1-5</a> The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all. / The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor. / The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/12-40.htm">1 Chronicles 12:40</a> And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel. <a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">2 Samuel 19:41-43</a> Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and bring the king and his household across the Jordan, together with all of David’s men?” / And all the men of Judah replied to the men of Israel, “We did this because the king is our relative. Why does this anger you? Have we ever eaten at the king’s expense or received anything for ourselves?” / “We have ten shares in the king,” answered the men of Israel, “so we have more claim to David than you. Why then do you despise us? Were we not the first to speak of restoring our king?” But the men of Judah spoke more fiercely than the men of Israel. <a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm">1 Kings 12:16-17</a> When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. <a href="/2_chronicles/30-18.htm">2 Chronicles 30:18</a> A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone <a href="/matthew/10-35.htm">Matthew 10:35-36</a> For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. / A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ <a href="/luke/12-51.htm">Luke 12:51-53</a> Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division. / From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three. / They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.” <a href="/john/7-43.htm">John 7:43</a> So there was division in the crowd because of Jesus. <a href="/acts/15-39.htm">Acts 15:39</a> Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, <a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-5</a> Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.the princes<a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a> And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.Barak<a href="/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6,14</a> And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the LORD God of Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun? … foot.<a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Acts 20:13</a> And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.for the.<a href="/acts/15-39.htm">Acts 15:39</a> And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;thoughts.<a href="/proverbs/22-13.htm">Proverbs 22:13</a> The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">2 Corinthians 11:2</a> For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Barak</a> <a href="/judges/5-13.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/joshua/22-30.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Deborah</a> <a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Deb'orah</a> <a href="/joshua/22-10.htm">Districts</a> <a href="/joshua/18-10.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Heels</a> <a href="/joshua/21-28.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/joshua/21-28.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/joshua/22-34.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/joshua/8-19.htm">Rushed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-44.htm">Rushing</a> <a href="/joshua/2-22.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/genesis/18-31.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/judges/2-20.htm">True.</a> <a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-6.htm">Watercourses</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/12-11.htm">Barak</a> <a href="/judges/8-3.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Deborah</a> <a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Deb'orah</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Districts</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/13-27.htm">Heels</a> <a href="/judges/10-1.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/judges/10-1.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/judges/7-25.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/judges/9-44.htm">Rushed</a> <a href="/judges/14-5.htm">Rushing</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/judges/9-19.htm">True.</a> <a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/judges/5-16.htm">Watercourses</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 5</div>1. <a href="/judges/5-1.htm">The Song of Deborah and Barak</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>The princes of Issachar were with Deborah The tribe of Issachar, known for its wisdom and understanding of the times (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>), aligns itself with Deborah, the prophetess and judge of Israel. This alliance signifies the tribe's recognition of Deborah's God-given authority and leadership. The princes of Issachar, as leaders, demonstrate their support for God's chosen deliverer, highlighting the importance of unity and obedience to divine guidance in achieving victory.and Issachar was with Barak Issachar's support extends to Barak, the military leader chosen by God through Deborah. This reflects the tribe's commitment to the battle against the Canaanite oppression. Their presence with Barak underscores the importance of collaboration between spiritual and military leadership in Israel's history, as seen in other instances where God raises leaders to deliver His people (e.g., Moses and Joshua).rushing into the valley at his heels The phrase suggests a sense of urgency and determination as Issachar follows Barak into battle. The valley likely refers to the Kishon River area, where the battle against Sisera's forces took place. This imagery of rushing into the valley conveys the courage and readiness of Issachar to engage in the fight, trusting in God's promise of victory. It echoes the swift obedience and action seen in other biblical narratives, such as David's confrontation with Goliath.In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision In contrast to Issachar's decisive action, the tribe of Reuben is characterized by hesitation and internal conflict. This indecision may reflect a lack of unity or fear, preventing them from joining the battle. The mention of Reuben's indecision serves as a cautionary example of the consequences of failing to act in faith and obedience. It highlights the theme of choosing to follow God's call, as seen in other biblical accounts where indecision leads to missed opportunities for blessing and deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/deborah.htm">Deborah</a> A prophetess and judge of Israel who led the Israelites to victory over the Canaanite oppressors. Her leadership and faith are central to the account of <a href="/bsb/judges/4.htm">Judges 4 and 5</a>. 2. <a href="/topical/b/barak.htm">Barak</a> The military leader who, under Deborah's guidance, led the Israelite army against Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army. 3. <a href="/topical/i/issachar.htm">Issachar</a> One of the tribes of Israel, known for their wisdom and understanding of the times. The tribe's leaders supported Deborah and Barak in the battle. 4. <a href="/topical/r/reuben.htm">Reuben</a> Another tribe of Israel, noted here for their indecision and internal conflict during the time of battle. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_valley.htm">The Valley</a> Refers to the battlefield where Barak led the Israelites against Sisera's forces, likely the Valley of Jezreel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_unity_in_leadership.htm">The Importance of Unity in Leadership</a> The collaboration between Deborah, Barak, and the princes of Issachar demonstrates the power of unified leadership under God's guidance. In our lives, working together with others in faith can lead to victory over challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_indecision.htm">The Consequences of Indecision</a> The "searching of heart" in Reuben serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of indecision and internal conflict. As believers, we are called to act decisively in obedience to God's call. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_action.htm">Faith and Action</a> Issachar's willingness to follow Barak into the valley illustrates the balance of faith and action. Trusting in God's plan requires us to step out in faith, even when the path is uncertain. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Women in God's Plan</a> Deborah's leadership challenges cultural norms and highlights the significant role women can play in God's purposes. This encourages us to recognize and support the diverse gifts within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 5</a> <a href="/q/is_judges_5_15-17_biased_or_propaganda.htm">Judges 5:15-17: Does the criticism of certain tribes for not joining the battle suggest editorial bias or political propaganda? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_memorize_bible_verses_well.htm">What role did Issachar play among Jacob's sons?</a> <a href="/q/should_we_praise_the_lord.htm">What divine joy and wisdom do the Odes reveal?</a> <a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</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>(15) And the princes of Issachar.--The ordinary reading of the Hebrew gives the meaning, "And my princes in Issachar (came down to battle) with Deborah." If this be the right reading, Deborah calls them "my princes" with a touch of pride, and hence some have assumed that she belonged to the tribe of Issachar, not to that of Ephraim. But a very slight change gives the meaning of "the princes in Issachar." Deborah did not take actual part in the battle, like Boadicea or Joan of Arc, but seems to have been close at hand, in the rear, to encourage the combatants, as the ancient British and German women used to do, and as Arab women do to this day.Even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley.--Rather, even Issachar, as well as Barak, rushed down at his feet (i.e., after Barak) into the plain (emek)." It is a pity that the verse does not end here, for the next clause begins the description of "the malingerers," whose cowardice or selfishness is triumphantly contrasted with the heroic daring of Zebulon and Naphtali in <a href="/judges/5-18.htm" title="Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that risked their lives to the death in the high places of the field.">Judges 5:18</a>.For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.--The word for "divisions" (pelagoth) might mean "families" or "clans," as the LXX., or "factions," as the Vulgate seems to have understood it; but it almost certainly means streams, as in <a href="/job/20-17.htm" title="He shall not see the rivers, the floods, the brooks of honey and butter.">Job 20:17</a> (margin, "streaming brooks"), where alone it recurs. The allusion is to the Jabbok and its numerous affluents. "Thoughts of heart" only occurs elsewhere in <a href="/isaiah/12-1.htm" title="And in that day you shall say, O LORD, I will praise you: though you were angry with me, your anger is turned away, and you comforted me.">Isaiah 12:1</a>. where it is rendered "decrees," with the epithet "empty," or "vain." Possibly, therefore, an ironic contrast is intended between the magnanimous "decisions" (chikekey l?bh) of Reuben and his evanescent "projects"( chikerey l?bh). The play of words is almost certainly contemptuous, and there may be some lurking scorn in the word pelagoth to imply either "rivers" or "factions." Reuben debated and stayed at home on frivolous pretences, as Sparta did in the days of Marathon. But even then the sting of the reproach lies in the taunting question of the next verse.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - He was sent on foot into the valley. It was a mark of extraordinary valour that he rushed down from Mount Tabor on foot against the 900 iron chariots in the plain (<a href="/judges/4-14.htm">Judges 4:14</a>). For the divisions, etc. Or, among the water-brooks, i.e. the Reubenites, dwelling amidst their flocks among the water-brooks, were much perplexed with doubts whether they should stay still or join their countrymen. <a href="/commentaries/judges/5-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The princes וְשָׂרַ֤י (wə·śā·ray) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of Issachar בְּיִשָּׂשכָר֙ (bə·yiś·śā·š·ḵār) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom were with עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with Deborah, דְּבֹרָ֔ה (də·ḇō·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1683.htm">Strong's 1683: </a> Deborah -- two Israelite women and Issachar וְיִשָּׂשכָר֙ (wə·yiś·śā·š·ḵār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom was with Barak, בָּרָ֔ק (bā·rāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1301.htm">Strong's 1301: </a> Barak -- 'flash of lightning', an Israelite leader rushing שֻׁלַּ֣ח (šul·laḥ) Verb - Pual - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out into the valley בָּעֵ֖מֶק (bā·‘ê·meq) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6010.htm">Strong's 6010: </a> A vale at his heels. בְּרַגְלָ֑יו (bə·raḡ·lāw) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> A foot, a step, the pudenda In the clans בִּפְלַגּ֣וֹת (bip̄·lag·gō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6391.htm">Strong's 6391: </a> A division of Reuben רְאוּבֵ֔ן (rə·’ū·ḇên) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc was great גְּדֹלִ֖ים (gə·ḏō·lîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent indecision. חִקְקֵי־ (ḥiq·qê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2711.htm">Strong's 2711: </a> An enactment, a resolution <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/5-15.htm">Judges 5:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/5-15.htm">OT History: Judges 5:15 The princes of Issachar were with Deborah (Jd Judg. 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