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.
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
And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah,.... On Mount Tabor, whither they came to offer themselves to join in the war against Jabin; or to assist with their counsels, the men of this tribe being understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, Ch1 12:32.
Then comes a reproachful notice of the tribes which did not obey the summons to take the field against the common enemy of Israel. By the divisions--that is, the watercourses which descend from the eastern hills unto the Jordan and Dead Sea.