Judg 5:1

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Judg 5:1 The Song of Deborah and Barak.

Sang Deborah.

This verse briefly recites the subject of this inspired song, which consists of eight stanzas:

The first opens with a devout thanksgiving.

The second describes the magnificent scenes at Mount Sinai, etc.

The third states the apostasy and consequent punishment of the Israelites.

The fourth contrasts their present happy state.

The fifth censures the recreant tribes of Reuben, Gad, etc.

The sixth records the defeat of the confederate kings of Canaan.

The seventh contains a panegyric on Jael.

And the eight describes the fond anticipations and disappointment of the mother of Sisera.

Exod 15:1; Exod 15:21; Num 21:17; 1Sam 2:1; 2Chr 20:21; 2Chr 20:27; Job 38:7 Ps 18:1; *title

Isa 12:1-6; Isa 25:1; Isa 26:1; Luke 1:46; Luke 1:67; Luke 1:68; Rev 15:3; Rev 15:4; Rev 19:1-3