13 For they that remain, have dominion over the mighty of the people: the Lord hath given me dominion over the strong.

14 Of Ephraim [a]their root arose against Amalek: and after thee Benjamin shall fight against thy people, O Amalek, of Machir came rulers, and of Zebulun, they that handle the pen of the [b]writer.

15 And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and [c]Issachar, and also Barak: he was set on his feet in the valley: for the divisions of Reuben were great [d]thoughts of heart.

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Footnotes

  1. Judges 5:14 Joshua first fought against Amalek, and Saul destroyed him.
  2. Judges 5:14 Even the learned did help to fight.
  3. Judges 5:15 Even the whole tribe.
  4. Judges 5:15 They marveled, that they came not over Jordan to help them.

13 “The remnant of the nobles came down;
    the people of the Lord came down to me against the mighty.
14 Some came from Ephraim,(A) whose roots were in Amalek;(B)
    Benjamin(C) was with the people who followed you.
From Makir(D) captains came down,
    from Zebulun those who bear a commander’s[a] staff.
15 The princes of Issachar(E) were with Deborah;(F)
    yes, Issachar was with Barak,(G)
    sent under his command into the valley.
In the districts of Reuben
    there was much searching of heart.

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Footnotes

  1. Judges 5:14 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.