Life in the villages ceased; it ended in Israel, until I, Deborah, arose, a mother in Israel. Villages were desertedThis phrase reflects a time of great distress and insecurity in Israel. The Hebrew word used here can imply a cessation of normal life and activity, suggesting that the people were unable to live peacefully in their homes due to the oppression they faced. Historically, this period was marked by the Canaanite oppression under King Jabin and his commander Sisera, which led to widespread fear and abandonment of rural areas. until I, Deborah, arose
Deborah's emergence as a leader is significant. Her name in Hebrew means "bee," symbolizing industriousness and leadership. Deborah's rise is a divine intervention, as she is called by God to lead Israel. Her role as a prophetess and judge is unique, highlighting God's use of unexpected individuals to fulfill His purposes. This phrase underscores the importance of godly leadership in times of crisis. a mother in Israel
This metaphorical expression emphasizes Deborah's nurturing and protective role. In ancient Israel, a mother was a figure of care, guidance, and authority within the family. Deborah's leadership is characterized by these qualities, as she provides spiritual and moral direction to the nation. Her maternal role signifies her deep commitment to the welfare of her people, reflecting God's own care for Israel. Persons / Places / Events 1. DeborahA prophetess and judge of Israel, Deborah is a central figure in this passage. She is described as a "mother in Israel," indicating her nurturing and leadership role during a time of crisis. 2. Villages of IsraelThe passage refers to the villages where life had ceased, symbolizing a period of oppression and instability in Israel before Deborah's rise. 3. IsraelThe nation of God's chosen people, who were experiencing turmoil and oppression from their enemies during this period. 4. OppressionThe context of this verse is a time when Israel was under the oppression of the Canaanite king Jabin and his commander Sisera, leading to a cessation of normal life in the villages. 5. Song of DeborahJudges 5 is a poetic retelling of the victory over the Canaanites, attributed to Deborah and Barak, celebrating God's deliverance. Teaching Points Leadership in CrisisDeborah's rise as a leader during a time of crisis demonstrates the importance of godly leadership. Her example encourages believers to step up and lead with courage and wisdom when faced with challenges. Role of Women in God's PlanDeborah's role as a judge and prophetess highlights the significant contributions women can make in God's plan. It challenges traditional views and encourages the recognition of women's leadership in the church and society. Faith and ActionDeborah's faith in God and her decisive action led to Israel's deliverance. This teaches the importance of combining faith with action in our spiritual walk. Community RestorationThe cessation of village life until Deborah arose underscores the impact of leadership on community restoration. Believers are called to be agents of change and restoration in their communities. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Deborah's leadership challenge or affirm your understanding of women's roles in the church and society today? 2. In what ways can you step up as a leader in your community or church during times of crisis? 3. How does the account of Deborah inspire you to combine faith with action in your personal life? 4. What are some modern-day "villages" or communities that need restoration, and how can you contribute to their revival? 5. How can the example of Deborah encourage you to trust in God's plan and timing, even when life seems to have "ceased" around you? Connections to Other Scriptures Judges 4Provides the account context for Judges 5, detailing the events leading up to the victory over Sisera and the Canaanites, highlighting Deborah's leadership and Barak's military role. Proverbs 31The description of a virtuous woman can be connected to Deborah's role as a leader and "mother in Israel," showcasing her wisdom and strength. Isaiah 3:12This verse speaks of women ruling over a nation, which can be related to Deborah's unique position as a female judge and leader in Israel. 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 Arise, Ceased, Deborah, Deb'orah, Inhabitants, Peasantry, Rulers, Till, Towns, VillagesDictionary of Bible Themes Judges 5:7 5091 Deborah
5601 village Judges 5:1-31 5420 music 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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