Judg 5:6 | MHM | STEP | Deborah Describes Israel’s Distress and Deliverance In this part of the song, Deborah remembers how difficult life was for Israel before God rescued them. She wants everyone to see how great God’s salvation is by comparing it to the terrible troubles they suffered under Jabin’s rule. The people had lost their freedom, safety, and peace because they turned away from God. But God also raised up leaders to help them and brought them back to a better life. v. 6-8 : Deborah says that from the days of Shamgar to the days of Jael, Israel suffered greatly . There was no trade or safe travel, because strong enemies and robbers made the highways too dangerous. People had to hide in cities, and villages were abandoned. There was no justice, because even the gates where decisions were made were full of fighting (Judges 5:8 ). The reason for all this suffering was that the people chose new gods and worshipped idols instead of the one true God. Because of their idolatry, God let their enemies defeat them. They had no weapons or courage to defend themselves.

‏ Judges 5:6

Deborah Describes Israel’s Distress and Deliverance

In this part of the song, Deborah remembers how difficult life was for Israel before God rescued them. She wants everyone to see how great God’s salvation is by comparing it to the terrible troubles they suffered under Jabin’s rule. The people had lost their freedom, safety, and peace because they turned away from God. But God also raised up leaders to help them and brought them back to a better life.

v. 6-8: Deborah says that from the days of Shamgar to the days of Jael, Israel suffered greatly . There was no trade or safe travel, because strong enemies and robbers made the highways too dangerous. People had to hide in cities, and villages were abandoned. There was no justice, because even the gates where decisions were made were full of fighting (Judges 5:8 ^a). The reason for all this suffering was that the people chose new gods and worshipped idols instead of the one true God. Because of their idolatry, God let their enemies defeat them. They had no weapons or courage to defend themselves.