Some 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. From Ephraim they cameThis phrase highlights the tribe of Ephraim, one of the prominent tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's son Ephraim. Historically, Ephraim was known for its strength and leadership among the tribes, often taking a central role in Israel's affairs. The mention of Ephraim here signifies their active participation in the battle against the Canaanite oppressors, reflecting their commitment to God's deliverance. whose roots were in Amalek
The reference to "roots" in Amalek is intriguing, as it suggests a historical connection or past conflict with the Amalekites, a perennial enemy of Israel. This could imply that the Ephraimites had a history of warfare and resilience, having faced and overcome adversaries before. Theologically, it underscores the idea that God can use past experiences and struggles to prepare His people for future victories. Benjamin was with the people who followed you
The tribe of Benjamin, though smaller, is noted for its valor and fierce warriors. Their inclusion in this verse emphasizes unity among the tribes of Israel in the face of common threats. Historically, Benjamin's territory was strategically located, often serving as a buffer between the northern and southern tribes. This phrase highlights the importance of solidarity and collective action in achieving God's purposes. From Makir captains came down
Makir refers to a clan within the tribe of Manasseh, specifically the descendants of Manasseh's son, Makir. This clan was known for its military prowess and leadership. The "captains" coming down from Makir signifies the mobilization of experienced leaders and warriors, ready to engage in the battle. It reflects the broader theme of God raising leaders from within His people to accomplish His divine plans. from Zebulun those who bear the recruiter’s staff
Zebulun, another tribe of Israel, is noted here for its role in recruitment and organization. The "recruiter's staff" symbolizes authority and the ability to gather and mobilize people for a cause. Historically, Zebulun was a tribe known for its maritime skills and trade, but here they are depicted as integral to the military efforts. This phrase underscores the diverse roles within the body of God's people, each contributing uniquely to the mission at hand. Persons / Places / Events 1. EphraimA prominent tribe of Israel, often associated with leadership and strength. In this context, they are depicted as marching into battle. 2. BenjaminAnother tribe of Israel, known for their warriors. They are mentioned as following Ephraim into the valley. 3. MakirA reference to the descendants of Manasseh, specifically the half-tribe east of the Jordan. They provided leaders or captains for the battle. 4. ZebulunA tribe of Israel noted for their willingness to risk their lives in battle. They are described as those who bear the "recruiter’s staff," indicating their role in rallying and organizing troops. 5. The ValleyRepresents the battlefield where these tribes came together to fight against the Canaanite oppressors. Teaching Points Unity in DiversityThe tribes of Israel, though distinct, came together for a common cause. This unity is a powerful example for the Church today, emphasizing the importance of working together despite differences. Leadership and ResponsibilityEach tribe had a role, whether leading or supporting. This teaches us about the importance of recognizing and fulfilling our God-given roles within the body of Christ. Courage and CommitmentThe willingness of the tribes to march into battle reflects the courage and commitment required in spiritual warfare. Believers are called to be bold and steadfast in their faith. God’s Sovereignty in BattleThe victory was ultimately attributed to God’s intervention. This reminds us to rely on God’s strength and guidance in our personal and communal battles. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the unity of the tribes in Judges 5:14 inspire us to work together in our local church communities? 2. In what ways can we identify and embrace our unique roles within the body of Christ, similar to the tribes of Israel? 3. What are some modern-day "battles" where we need to demonstrate courage and commitment as seen in the tribes of Ephraim, Benjamin, Makir, and Zebulun? 4. How can we ensure that we are relying on God’s sovereignty and not our own strength in the challenges we face? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced unity in diversity within a group. How did this experience align with the example set by the tribes in Judges 5:14? Connections to Other Scriptures Judges 4Provides the background for the battle against Sisera, where Deborah and Barak lead the Israelites to victory. Judges 5 is a song of victory recounting this event. Genesis 49:10The scepter shall not depart from Judah, which connects to the leadership roles of the tribes in Israel, including Ephraim and Benjamin. Psalm 68:27Mentions the tribes of Israel, including Benjamin and Zebulun, in a procession, highlighting their roles in worship and battle. People Abinoam, Amalek, Anath, Asher, Barak, Benjamin, Dan, Deborah, Heber, Issachar, Jael, Machir, Naphtali, Reuben, Seir, Shamgar, Sisera, ZebulunPlaces Canaan, Edom, Gilead, Jordan River, Kishon River, Megiddo, Meroz, Seir, Sinai, TaanachTopics Amalek, Bear, Benjamin, Captains, Commanders, Commander's, Drawing, Ephraim, E'phraim, Followed, Governors, Handle, Kinsmen, Lawgivers, Machir, Makir, Marched, Marshal's, Office, Pen, Peoples, Reed, Rod, Root, Roots, Ruler's, Staff, Thither, Tribesmen, Valley, Wield, Writer, Zebulun, Zeb'ulunDictionary of Bible Themes Judges 5:14 4504 roots
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5245 captain Judges 5:1-31 5420 music Judges 5:13-14 7266 tribes of Israel Judges 5:14-15 5489 rank Judges 5:14-31 5091 Deborah Library Recreant Reuben
Why satest then among the sheepfolds, to hear the pipings for the flocks? At the watercourses of Reuben there were great searchings of heart.'--JUDGES v. 16 (R.V.). I. The fight. The warfare is ever repeated, though in new forms. In the highest form it is Christ versus the World, And that conflict must be fought out in our own souls first. Our religion should lead not only to accept and rely on what Christ does for us, but to do and dare for Christ. He has given Himself for us, and has thereby …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture 'All Things are Yours'
'They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.'--JUDGES v. 20. 'For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee.'--Job v. 23. These two poetical fragments present the same truth on opposite sides. The first of them comes from Deborah's triumphant chant. The singer identifies God with the cause of Israel, and declares that heaven itself fought against those who fought against God's people. There may be …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Love Makes Suns
'Let them that love Him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might.' JUDGES V. 51. These are the closing words of Deborah, the great warrior-prophetess of Israel. They are in singular contrast with the tone of fierce enthusiasm for battle which throbs through the rest of the chant, and with its stern approval of the deed of Jael when she slew Sisera. Here, in its last notes, we have an anticipation of the highest and best truths of the Gospel. 'Let them that love Him be as the sun when he goeth …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Songs of Deliverance
The results which accrued from the conquest achieved by Barak, are upon a small scale similar to those which come to us through the deliverance wrought out by the Lord Jesus Christ. I shall take our text and spiritualize it, viewing its joyous details as emblematic of the blessings granted to us through our Redeemer. Those who went to draw water at the wells after Barak's victory, were no longer disturbed by the robbers who lurked at the fountains for purposes of plunder; and instead of drawing the …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 13: 1867 Whether the Orders Will Outlast the Day of Judgment?
Objection 1: It would seem that the orders of angels will not outlast the Day of Judgment. For the Apostle says (1 Cor. 15:24), that Christ will "bring to naught all principality and power, when He shall have delivered up the kingdom to God and the Father," and this will be in the final consummation. Therefore for the same reason all others will be abolished in that state. Objection 2: Further, to the office of the angelic orders it belongs to cleanse, enlighten, and perfect. But after the Day of …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica Why is it that Our Lord Has Tarried Till Now? Why Has not the Redeemer Returned Long Ere This?
At first sight perhaps this inquiry might appear almost irreverent and some may feel inclined to remind us that "secret things belong unto the Lord." In response we would say, It is not in any spirit of idle curiosity nor is it to indulge an inquisitive speculation that we take up this question, but simply because we believe that a humble examination of it will prove profitable to our souls, inasmuch as the answer to our inquiry demonstrates the wisdom and grace of Him with whom we have to do. Of …
Arthur W. Pink—The Redeemer's Return Hindrances to Revivals.
Text.--I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you."--Nehemiah vi. 3. THIS servant of God had come down from Babylon to rebuild the temple and re-establish the worship of God at Jerusalem, the city of his fathers' sepulchres. When it was discovered by Sanballat and certain individuals, his allies, who had long enjoyed the desolations of Zion, that now the temple, and the holy city were about to be rebuilt, they raised a great …
Charles Grandison Finney—Lectures on Revivals of Religion The Publication of the Gospel
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it [or of the preachers] P erhaps no one Psalm has given greater exercise to the skill and patience of commentators and critics, than the sixty-eighth. I suppose the difficulties do not properly belong to the Psalm, but arise from our ignorance of various circumstances to which the Psalmist alludes; which probably were, at that time, generally known and understood. The first verse is the same with the stated form of benediction …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Salvation Published from the Mountains
O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid: say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! I t would be improper to propose an alteration, though a slight one, in the reading of a text, without bearing my testimony to the great value of our English version, which I believe, in point of simplicity, strength, and fidelity, is not likely to be excelled by a new translation …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 The Sovereignty of God in Operation
"For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things: to whom be the glory for ever. Amen" (Romans 11:36). Has God foreordained everything that comes to pass? Has He decreed that what is, was to have been? In the final analysis this is only another way of asking, Is God now governing the world and everyone and everything in it? If God is governing the world then is He governing it according to a definite purpose, or aimlessly and at random? If He is governing it according to some purpose, then …
Arthur W. Pink—The Sovereignty of God Appendix ix. List of Old Testament Passages Messianically Applied in Ancient Rabbinic Writings
THE following list contains the passages in the Old Testament applied to the Messiah or to Messianic times in the most ancient Jewish writings. They amount in all to 456, thus distributed: 75 from the Pentateuch, 243 from the Prophets, and 138 from the Hagiorgrapha, and supported by more than 558 separate quotations from Rabbinic writings. Despite all labour care, it can scarcely be hoped that the list is quite complete, although, it is hoped, no important passage has been omitted. The Rabbinic references …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
THE ISRAELITES IN THE LAND OF CANAAN: THE JUDGES--THE PHILISTINES AND THE HEBREW KINGDOM--SAUL, DAVID, SOLOMON, THE DEFECTION OF THE TEN TRIBES--THE XXIst EGYPTIAN DYNASTY--SHESHONQ OR SHISHAK DAMASCUS. The Hebrews in the desert: their families, clans, and tribes--The Amorites and the Hebrews on the left bank of the Jordan--The conquest of Canaan and the native reaction against the Hebrews--The judges, Ehud, Deborah, Jerubbaal or Gideon and the Manassite supremacy; Abimelech, Jephihdh. The Philistines, …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6 Judges
For the understanding of the early history and religion of Israel, the book of Judges, which covers the period from the death of Joshua to the beginning of the struggle with the Philistines, is of inestimable importance; and it is very fortunate that the elements contributed by the later editors are so easily separated from the ancient stories whose moral they seek to point. That moral is most elaborately stated in ii. 6-iii. 6, which is a sort of programme or preface to iii. 7-xvi. 31, which constitutes …
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