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Villages in Israel were deserted—
deserted until I, Deborah, took a stand—
took a stand as a mother of Israel.
When the people chose new gods,
war broke out inside the city gates.
Not a weapon was seen among 40,000 in Israel.

My heart goes out to Israel’s commanders,
to those people who volunteered.
Praise the Lord!

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