5:11b,12
Before Deborah the people were apathetic, not really caring, or not feeling able or willing to do anything. But then things changed and they urged Deborah and Barak to “wake up”. This is not implying that they were asleep, but now the people were keen for Deborah to do stuff. There can be times when we just don’t want our peace to be disturbed, no matter how necessary it is for things to change. But when the Spirit of God works in us we want to see His work done.
5:13-18
We now get a record of those who came down to fight with Deborah, and those who did not. Five tribes did respond to Deborah’s call, and four did not. There is an element of dismay and disappointment at the tribes that did not help, they just stayed at home. There was a battle to be fought, but many of the tribes did not join in.
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