Teks -- Judges 5:15 (NET)

5:15 Issachar’s leaders were with Deborah, the men of Issachar supported Barak; into the valley they were sent under Barak’s command. Among the clans of Reuben there was intense heart searching.

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Wesley: Jdg 5:15 - With Deborah

Ready to assist her.

Wesley: Jdg 5:15 - Issachar

Heb. and Issachar, that is, the tribe or people of Issachar, following the counsel and example of their princes.

Wesley: Jdg 5:15 - Barak

That is, they were as hearty and valiant as Barak their general; and as he marched on foot against their enemies horses and chariots, and that into the valley, where the main use of horses and chariots lies; so did they with no less courage and resolution.

Wesley: Jdg 5:15 - Divisions

Or, separations, not so much one from another, (for they seem to be all so well agreed in abiding at home with their sheep) as all from their brethren, from whom they were divided no less in their designs and affections, than in their situation by the river Jordan: and they would not join their interests and forces with them in this common cause.

Wesley: Jdg 5:15 - Great thoughts

Or, great searchings, great and sad thoughts, and debates, and perplexities of mind among the Israelites, to see themselves deserted by so great and potent a tribe as Reuben was.

JFB: Jdg 5:15

Then comes a reproachful notice of the tribes which did not obey the summons to take the field against the common enemy of Israel. By the

JFB: Jdg 5:15 - divisions

That is, the watercourses which descend from the eastern hills unto the Jordan and Dead Sea.

JFB: Jdg 5:15 - For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart

They felt the patriotic impulse and determined, at first, to join the ranks of their western brethren, but resiled from the purpose, preferring their peaceful shepherd songs to the trumpet sound of war.

Clarke: Jdg 5:15 - The princes of Issachar

The princes of Issachar - They were at hand and came willingly forth, at the call of Deborah, to this important war. Barak - was sent on foot - I have no doubt that ברגלין, without regarding the points, should be translated with his footmen or infantry. Thus the Alexandrian Septuagint understood it, rendering the clause thus: Οὑτω Βαρακ εξαπεστειλεν πεζους αυτου εις την κοιλαδα, "Barak also sent forth his footmen into the valley."Luther has perfectly hit the meaning, Barak mit seinen fussvoleke , "Barak with his footmen.

Clarke: Jdg 5:15 - For the divisions of Reuben

For the divisions of Reuben - Either the Reubenites were divided among themselves into factions, which prevented their co-operation with their brethren, or they were divided in their judgment concerning the measures now to be pursued, which prevented them from joining with the other tribes till the business was entirely settled. The thoughts of heart, and searchings of heart, might refer to the doubts and uneasiness felt by the other tribes, when they found the Reubenites did not join them; for they might have conjectured that they were either unconcerned about their liberty, or were meditating a coalition with the Canaanites.

TSK: Jdg 5:15 - the princes // Barak // foot // For the // thoughts

the princes : 1Ch 12:32

Barak : Jdg 4:6, Jdg 4:14

foot : Heb. his feet, Beraglaiv , rather, ""with his footmen,""so LXX Alex. πεζους αυτου , and Luther, mit feinem Fubvolt . Act 20:13

For the : or, In the divisions, etc. Act 15:39

thoughts : Heb. impressions, Pro 22:13; 2Co 11:2

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Poole: Jdg 5:15 - Were with Deborah // And also Barak // into the valley // The divisions // Great thoughts

Were with Deborah i.e. ready to assist her. Even Issachar Heb. and Issachar , i.e. the tribe or people of Issachar, following the counsel and example of their princes, and being now at their commandments, as they were afterwards upon another occasion, 1Ch 12:32 .

And also Barak , or, even as Barak , i.e. they were as hearty and valiant as Barak their general; and as he marched on foot here and Jud 4:10 , against their enemies’ horses and chariots, and that

into the valley , where the main use of horses and chariots lies; so did they with no less courage and resolution.

The divisions , or separations ; whereby they were divided or separated, not so much one from another in their thoughts, counsels, and carriage in this war, (for they seem to be all too well agreed in abiding at home with their sheep, as it follows,) as all from their brethren, from whom they were divided no less in their designs and affections, than in their situation by the river Jordan; and they would not join their interests and forces with them in this common cause.

Great thoughts or, great searchings , as it is Jud 5:16 ; great and sad thoughts, and debates, and perplexities of mind among the Israelites, to see themselves deserted by so great and potent a tribe as Reuben was.

Haydock: Jdg 5:15 - Exposed // Divided

Exposed. Hebrew, "he was sent on foot into the vale," to contend with the 900 chariots of Sisara. Issachar boldly followed him in battle. They came down with such fury and speed, as if they were falling headlong down a precipice. (Haydock) ---

Sisara presently turned his back, being affrighted with the apparition of angels, who probably fought at the head of Barac's troop. (Salien) ---

Only three tribes exposed themselves to danger, while the rest were either engaged in civil broils, or in their usual employments. (Calmet) ---

Divided. By this it seems that the valiant men of the tribe of Ruben were divided in their sentiments, with relation to this war; which division kept them at home within their own borders, to hear the bleating of their flocks. (Challoner) ---

Hebrew may have different explanations, "In the divisions (families) of Ruben, there are princes of a great heart," renowned for their prudence and valour: or "Ruben dwelt in his division, (or territory) there are chiefs," &c. (Calmet) ---

Protestants, "for the divisions of Ruben, there were great thoughts of heart." Bonfrere supposes that these disputes excited the surprise and observations of all. (Haydock)

Gill: Jdg 5:15 - And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah // even Issachar // and also Barak, he was sent on foot into the valley // as Issachar, so Barak; he was sent // for the division of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart

And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah,.... On Mount Tabor, whither they came to offer themselves to join in the war against Jabin; or to assist with their counsels, the men of this tribe being understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 1Ch 12:32.

even Issachar: not the princes only, but the whole tribe also; so the Targum paraphrases it,"the rest of the tribe of Issachar:"

and also Barak, he was sent on foot into the valley; which was at the bottom of Mount Tabor, from whence he was sent down by Deborah, when Sisera's army was come thither; and where he went cheerfully on foot at the head of his 10,000 men, to engage Sisera with his horse and chariots; and which latter were capable of doing great execution in the valley, by running among the foot, and cutting them in pieces with the scythes at the side of them; but Barak, fearless of danger, readily obeyed the command of the judge and prophetess, believing it was of God: or the words may be rendered, as by Noldius ^h.

as Issachar, so Barak; he was sent, &c. the one as the other, with equal readiness and cheerfulness, courage and intrepidity, descended the mountain, at the order of Deborah, and took the field in the open plain, to engage with Sisera and his numerous host:

for the division of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart; either for their divisions among themselves in their own councils, some being for going over Jordan to assist their brethren the Israelites against Jabin, and free them from his yoke, pitying their distressed state and condition; and others were for keeping at home, and taking care of their flocks, and not intermeddle in the quarrel; judging it to be most for their worldly peace and profit to observe a neutrality: by reason of which divisions no assistance was given. Or for their divisions and separations from their brethren the Israelites, from whom they were not only separated by the river Jordan, but in their affections to them, and regards for them; keeping at a distance from them, when their help was required: and this conduct of theirs caused many thoughts of heart in Deborah and Barak, in the princes and people of Israel, who could not well understand the reason of it; and which caused much grief and uneasiness of mind, that so powerful a tribe, and who had been assisting to them in the conquest of the land, and lay convenient to help them, yet should be so very indifferent to them.