Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali, and ten thousand men went up under his command. Deborah also went up with him. New Living Translation At Kedesh, Barak called together the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali, and 10,000 warriors went up with him. Deborah also went with him. English Standard Version And Barak called out Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh. And 10,000 men went up at his heels, and Deborah went up with him. Berean Standard Bible where he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him. Berean Literal Bible And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet, and Deborah went up with him. King James Bible And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him. New King James Version And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; he went up with ten thousand men under his command, and Deborah went up with him. New American Standard Bible Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and ten thousand men went up with him; Deborah also went up with him. NASB 1995 Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali together to Kedesh, and ten thousand men went up with him; Deborah also went up with him. NASB 1977 And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali together to Kedesh, and ten thousand men went up with him; Deborah also went up with him. Legacy Standard Bible Then Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali together to Kedesh, and 10,000 men went up with him; Deborah also went up with him. Amplified Bible And Barak summoned [the fighting men of the tribes of] Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and ten thousand men went up under his command; Deborah also went up with him. Berean Annotated Bible where he (lightning) summoned Zebulun (exalted) and Naphtali (wrestling) (holy place). Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah (bee) also went with him. Christian Standard Bible Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; 10,000 men followed him, and Deborah also went with him. American Standard Version And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali together to Kedesh; and there went up ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him. Contemporary English Version where Barak called together the troops from Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand soldiers gathered there, and Barak led them out from Kedesh. Deborah went too. English Revised Version And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali together to Kedesh; and there went up ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Barak called the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali together at Kedesh. Ten thousand men went to fight under his command. Deborah also went along with him. Good News Translation Barak called the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and ten thousand men followed him. Deborah went with him. International Standard Version Barak called out the army of the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali to march on Kedesh, and 10,000 men went out to war with him, along with Deborah. NET Bible Barak summoned men from Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh. Ten thousand men followed him; Deborah went up with him as well. New Heart English Bible Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali together to Kedesh; and there went up ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him. Webster's Bible Translation And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblewhere he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him. World English Bible Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali together to Kedesh. Ten thousand men followed him; and Deborah went up with him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Barak calls Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and he goes up—ten thousand men [are] at his feet—and Deborah goes up with him. Berean Literal Bible And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet, and Deborah went up with him. Young's Literal Translation And Barak calleth Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and he goeth up -- at his feet are ten thousand men -- and Deborah goeth up with him. Smith's Literal Translation And Barak will cry out to Zebulon and Naphtali to Kadesh; and he will go up ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah will go up with him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he called unto him Zabulon and Nepbtali, and went up with ten thousand fighting men, having Debbora in his company. Catholic Public Domain Version And he, summoning Zebulun and Naphtali, ascended with ten thousand fighting men, having Deborah in his company. New American Bible Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh, and ten thousand men followed him. Deborah also went up with him. New Revised Standard Version Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and ten thousand warriors went up behind him; and Deborah went up with him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Barak mobilized Zebulun and Naphtali to Rakim; and ten thousand men went up with him; and Deborah also went up with him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Baraq gathered Zebulun and Naphtali to Raqem and ten thousand men came up with him, also Debora went up with him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali together to Kedesh; and there went up ten thousand men at his feet; and Deborah went up with him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Barac called Zabulon and Nephthali out of Cades, and there went up at his feet ten thousand men, and Debbora went up with him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Deborah and Barak…9“I will certainly go with you,” Deborah replied, “but the road you are taking will bring you no honor, because the LORD will be selling Sisera into the hand of a woman.” So Deborah got up and went with Barak to Kedesh, 10where he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him. 11Now Heber the Kenite had moved away from the Kenites, the descendants of Hobab the father-in-law of Moses, and had pitched his tent by the great tree of Zaanannim, which was near Kedesh.… Cross References And Barak summoned Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh Judges 6:35 Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him. Joshua 19:32-39 The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. … Deuteronomy 33:18-19 Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.” Ten thousand men followed him Judges 7:3-4 Now, therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the men: ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling may turn back and leave Mount Gilead.’” So twenty-two thousand of them turned back, but ten thousand remained. / Then the LORD said to Gideon, “There are still too many men. Take them down to the water, and I will sift them for you there. If I say to you, ‘This one shall go with you,’ he shall go. But if I say, ‘This one shall not go with you,’ he shall not go.” 1 Chronicles 12:33-34 From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. / From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. and Deborah also went with him Exodus 15:20-21 Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. / And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.” Micah 6:4 For I brought you up from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery. I sent Moses before you, as well as Aaron and Miriam. Ruth 1:16-17 But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.” Judges 5:12-15 ‘Awake, awake, O Deborah! Awake, awake, sing a song! Arise, O Barak, and take hold of your captives, O son of Abinoam!’ / Then the survivors came down to the nobles; the people of the LORD came down to me against the mighty. / 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. … Judges 5:18 Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield. Hebrews 11:32-34 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. 1 Samuel 12:11 So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely. Psalm 83:9 Do to them as You did to Midian, as to Sisera and Jabin at the River Kishon, 1 Samuel 4:1 Thus the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now the Israelites went out to meet the Philistines in battle and camped at Ebenezer, while the Philistines camped at Aphek. 1 Samuel 7:5-11 Then Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD on your behalf.” / When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day they fasted, and there they confessed, “We have sinned against the LORD.” And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah. / When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers marched up toward Israel. And when the Israelites learned of this, they feared the Philistines … 1 Samuel 13:2-4 He chose for himself three thousand men of Israel: Two thousand were with Saul at Michmash and in the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. And the rest of the troops he sent away, each to his own home. / Then Jonathan attacked the Philistine outpost at Geba, and the Philistines heard about it. So Saul blew the ram’s horn throughout the land, saying, “Let the Hebrews hear!” / And all Israel heard the news: “Saul has attacked an outpost of the Philistines, and now Israel has become a stench to the Philistines!” Then the people were summoned to join Saul at Gilgal. Treasury of Scripture And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him. Zebulun Judges 4:6 And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the LORD God of Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun? Judges 5:18 Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field. at his J Judges 5:15 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. Exodus 11:8 And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger. 1 Samuel 25:27 And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord. Jump to Previous Barak Deborah Deb'orah Heels Kedesh Naphtali Naph'tali Summoned Ten Thousand Together Zebulun Zeb'ulunJump to Next Barak Deborah Deb'orah Heels Kedesh Naphtali Naph'tali Summoned Ten Thousand Together Zebulun Zeb'ulunJudges 4 1. Deborah and Barak deliver them from Jabin and Sisera17. Jael kills Sisera where he summoned Zebulun and Naphtali. Barak, the military leader, called upon the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali to join him in battle against the Canaanite forces led by Sisera. These tribes were located in the northern region of Israel, which was under significant oppression from Jabin, the king of Canaan. The choice of these tribes highlights their strategic location and their willingness to respond to the call for deliverance. Historically, these tribes were known for their valor and were often involved in military campaigns (Genesis 49:13, 21). This summoning reflects the unity and cooperation among the tribes during times of crisis, a recurring theme in the Book of Judges. Ten thousand men followed him, and Deborah also went with him. Persons / Places / Events 1. BarakA military leader from the tribe of Naphtali, called by God through Deborah to lead an army against the Canaanite oppressors. 2. Deborah A prophetess and judge of Israel, who provided spiritual and strategic leadership during a time of oppression. 3. Zebulun and Naphtali Two tribes of Israel that responded to Barak's call to arms, demonstrating unity and obedience to God's command. 4. Kedesh A city of refuge in the territory of Naphtali, serving as the gathering place for Barak's army. 5. Ten Thousand Men The number of soldiers from the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali who followed Barak into battle, signifying a significant mobilization of Israelite forces. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CallBarak's response to Deborah's summons demonstrates the importance of obeying God's call, even when the task seems daunting. Unity Among Believers The cooperation between the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali highlights the power of unity in achieving God's purposes. Role of Women in God's Plan Deborah's leadership role underscores the significant contributions women can make in God's work. Faith in Action The willingness of ten thousand men to follow Barak into battle exemplifies faith in action, trusting God for victory. God's Presence in Leadership Deborah's presence with Barak symbolizes God's guidance and assurance in leadership roles. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 4:10?2. How does Barak's obedience in Judges 4:10 inspire your own faith actions? 3. What role does leadership play in fulfilling God's commands in Judges 4:10? 4. How does Judges 4:10 connect to other biblical examples of faithful leadership? 5. How can you gather support like Barak did in Judges 4:10 today? 6. What does Judges 4:10 teach about trusting God's plan despite challenges? 7. How does Judges 4:10 reflect God's role in human leadership and decision-making? 8. What does Barak's reliance on Deborah in Judges 4:10 say about gender roles in scripture? 9. Why did Barak need Deborah's presence to gather troops in Judges 4:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 4? 11. Who were Deborah and Barak in biblical history? 12. What is the significance of the Tribe of Naphtali? 13. Judges 4:9 features a prophecy about Sisera’s defeat by a woman—could this be a later editorial addition that conflicts with the main story? 14. Judges 12:1-7 - How does the narrative align with or contradict earlier portrayals of tribal unity and cooperation in Judges? What Does Judges 4:10 Mean He summoned Zebulun and Naphtali• Barak obeys Deborah’s prophetic word without delay, gathering warriors from the very tribes she specified (Judges 4:6-7). • The readiness of Zebulun and Naphtali shows covenant loyalty; centuries earlier, Moses blessed these tribes for their willingness to risk their lives on the heights of the field (Deuteronomy 33:18-19). Judges 5:18 later praises them as those who “risked their lives unto death,” confirming they fulfilled Moses’ blessing. • By naming the tribes, God highlights individual responsibility within His people. Like Gideon later calling Manasseh and Asher (Judges 6:35), the Lord often stirs specific believers to lead the wider community in obedience. Ten thousand men followed him • The number underscores both faith and dependence: 10,000 is sizeable, yet far outmatched by Sisera’s 900 iron chariots (Judges 4:3). The scene echoes Gideon’s eventual 300 (Judges 7:6-7), illustrating that victory rests on God, not human might (Psalm 33:16-17). • “Followed him” indicates voluntary commitment. These men are not conscripts but willing soldiers—a pattern echoed when David’s mighty men “volunteered to serve” (1 Chronicles 12:38). • Their immediate response contrasts sharply with the hesitation of tribes like Reuben and Dan who “remained by the ships” (Judges 5:15-17). God honors prompt, united action. Deborah also went with him • Deborah’s presence fulfills her earlier promise (Judges 4:9) and signals divine endorsement of the campaign. Like Moses holding up his staff while Joshua fought (Exodus 17:10-13), her accompanying role blends spiritual authority with military action. • Her willingness models servant-leadership: she “arose” as a mother in Israel (Judges 5:7), refusing comfort while God’s people faced oppression. • The joint leadership of Deborah and Barak illustrates complementary service—Deborah providing prophetic direction, Barak executing strategy—mirroring the partnership of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 13:2-3. summary Judges 4:10 shows swift, faith-filled obedience. Barak calls the exact tribes God named; 10,000 volunteers rally despite daunting odds; Deborah steps forward to reinforce God’s word in person. The verse reminds us that when God speaks, His people must unite, respond immediately, and trust Him to deliver, even when numbers and circumstances seem inadequate. (10) Called.--The word used is the technical word for summoning an army (2Samuel 20:4-5). Naturally Zebulun and Naphtali would be more difficult to arouse than the central tribes, because, though they felt the oppression most, they would have to bear the brunt of the vengeance in case of defeat. Ephraim and Benjamin (Judges 5:14), being more strong and secure, could raise their contingents without the personal help of Deborah, especially if that view of the chronology be admissible which avoids other difficulties by the difficult supposition that this event took place before the death of Joshua.Zebulun and Naphtali.--(See Judges 5:18.) Of course it is only meant that in the first instance the leaders of those tribes were invited to a conference, like those of the Swiss on the Rtli in 1307. At his feet.--That is simply "after him," as it is rendered in Judges 4:14. (Comp. Judges 5:15; Judges 8:5; Exodus 11:8; 1Kings 20:10.) . . . Verse 10. - Called, or rather gathered together, as the same word is rendered in ver. 13. Went up, viz., to Mount Tabor, as in vers. 6 and 12. Translate the verse. There went up ten thousand men at his feet, i.e. following him.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew where heבָּרָ֜ק (bā·rāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1301: Barak -- 'flash of lightning', an Israelite leader summoned וַיַּזְעֵ֨ק (way·yaz·‘êq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2199: To shriek, to announce, convene publicly Zebulun זְבוּלֻ֤ן (zə·ḇū·lun) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory and Naphtali; נַפְתָּלִי֙ (nap̄·tā·lî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5321: Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them ten עֲשֶׂ֥רֶת (‘ă·śe·reṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 6235: Ten thousand אַלְפֵ֖י (’al·p̄ê) Number - masculine plural construct Strong's 505: A thousand men אִ֑ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person followed וַיַּ֣עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively him, בְּרַגְלָ֔יו (bə·raḡ·lāw) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda and Deborah דְּבוֹרָֽה׃ (də·ḇō·w·rāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1683: Deborah -- two Israelite women also went וַתַּ֥עַל (wat·ta·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively with him. עִמּ֖וֹ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with Links Judges 4:10 NIVJudges 4:10 NLT Judges 4:10 ESV Judges 4:10 NASB Judges 4:10 KJV Judges 4:10 BibleApps.com Judges 4:10 Biblia Paralela Judges 4:10 Chinese Bible Judges 4:10 French Bible Judges 4:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 4:10 Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali together (Jd Judg. 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