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;
Deborah calls herself to wake, to wake again, the work of praising God demands all the liveliness and vigour of soul, the closest intensity and application of every power. And Barak must lead his captives in triumph through the city, not for pleasure in trampling them, but to give glory to God and abase the proud.
AI summary
Commenting on Judges 5:12-23
Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek,.... In this and some following verses, Deborah makes mention of the tribes that were siding and assisting in this war, and of those that were not; and begins with Ephraim, where she herself dwelt, Jdg 4:5 who was the root, foundation, and source of this expedition, that under a divine influence directed, animated, and...
Jdg 5:13-15 13 Then came down a remnant of nobles of the nation; Jehovah came down to me among the heroes. 14 Of Ephraim, whose root in Amalek; Behind thee Benjamin among thy peoples. From Machir came down leaders, And from Zebulun marchers with the staff of the conductor. 15 a And princes in Issachar with Deborah, And Issachar as well as Barak, Driven into the valley through his feet.
Commenting on Judges 5:13-16