Judges 5:9

My heart ... - In this deplorable weakness of Israel how noble was the conduct of the governors who volunteered to lead the people against their oppressors. Deborah’s heart was filled with admiration as she thought of their patriotic devotion, and broke out into thanksgiving to Yahweh.

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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

is toward. Supply "saith to", instead of "is". The next clause gives the words spoken.
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here we have preserved for us the great song of Deborah, composed and sung in celebration of the victory. It is full of fire and passion and is a rem...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

This is an interesting part of the song, in calling upon those whom the Lord had inclined to take a more active part in the service of the day. Psal...
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My heart is towards the governors of Israel ,.... Most of the Jewish commentators interpret this of their wise men and Scribes, who were willing to...
John Trapp Complete Commentary

My heart [is] toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD. Ver. 9. My heart is toward th...
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

My heart is toward the governors I honour and love those, who, being the chief of the people in wealth and dignity, did not withdraw themselves fro...
L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I greatly honour and love those, who being the chief of the people in wealth and dignity, did not withdraw themselves from the work, as such usually...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE THANKSGIVING SONG OF THE REDEEMED CHURCH .— Judges 5:1-11 CRITICAL NOTES.—The subject matter of this song is an ascription of praise to th...
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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The Biblical Illustrator

Then sang Deborah and Barak. Leaders who lead This is far better given in the Revised Version: “For that the leaders took the lead in Israel, f...
The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Glory and Power of Israel
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

My heart is toward the governors of Israel, she was with them heart and soul, she inspired them with hope and trust in Jehovah, that offered themsel...
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 29:9 ; 2 Corinthians 8:12 ; 2 Corinthians 8:17 ; 2 Corinthians 8:3 ; 2 Corinthians 8:4 ; 2 Corinthians 9:5 ; Judges 5:2
Wesley's Explanatory Notes

My heart is toward — I honour and love those, who being the chief of the people in wealth and dignity, did not withdraw themselves from the work, a...

⁹ My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.

Related Commentaries of Judges 5:9

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Judges 5:9