Judges 5:15
"And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

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, Ch1 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. (h) "sicut Issachar sic Barach", Concord. Ebr. part. p. 305. No. 1214. So Belg.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (15 words)

H8269 שַׂר
Definition:

38+,הַשַּׂרMicah 7:3+,שָׂ֑רHosea 3:4+; constructשַׂרJudges 4:2+; suffixשַׂרְכֶםDaniel 10:21; pluralשָׂרִים1 Kings 4:2+; constructשָׂרֵיGenesis 12:15+; suffixשָׂרַיJudges 5:15;Isaiah 10:8,שָׂרֵיכֶםJere 38+,הַשַּׂרMicah 7:3+,שָׂ֑רHosea 3:4+; constructשַׂרJudges 4:2+; suffixשַׂרְכֶםDaniel 10:21; pluralשָׂרִים1 Kings 4:2+; constructשָׂרֵיGenesis 12:15+; suffixשָׂרַיJudges 5:15;Isaiah 10:8,שָׂרֵיכֶםJere

Possible Meanings:
  • navel-string (semantic_range)
H3485 יִשָּׂשׂכָר
Definition:

18), so Thes and others; this the true etymology according to Ol§§ 69 c; 277 f.Köi. 120seeיֵשׁ שָׂכָרJeremiah 31:16; 2Chronicles 15:7; =אִישׁשָׂכָר(a more probable combination in proper name) WeSam 95 18), so Thes and others; this the true etymology according to Ol§§ 69 c; 277 f.Köi. 120seeיֵשׁ שָׂכָרJeremiah 31:16; 2Chronicles 15:7; =אִישׁשָׂכָר(a more probable combination in proper name) WeSam 95

Possible Meanings:
  • Issachar (semantic_range)
H5973 עִם
Definition:

compare √ענד), without difference of meaning (עמיin PentateuchGenesis 31:31;Genesis 39:7,12,14;Exodus 33:12;Leviticus 26:21,23,27,40 [H]Numbers 22:19; Joshua-Kings 13 t.;Psalm 42:9;Psalm 86:17;Job 10: compare √ענד), without difference of meaning (עמיin PentateuchGenesis 31:31;Genesis 39:7,12,14;Exodus 33:12;Leviticus 26:21,23,27,40 [H]Numbers 22:19; Joshua-Kings 13 t.;Psalm 42:9;Psalm 86:17;Job 10:

H1683 דְּבּוֹרָה
Definition:

8.2the prophetessJudges 4:4,5,9,10,14;Judges 5:1,7,12,15.Topical LexiconMeaning and Narrative SettingDeborah (דְּבֹורָה, Strong’s H1683) occurs ten times, naming two distinct women whose lives bookend 8.2the prophetessJudges 4:4,5,9,10,14;Judges 5:1,7,12,15.Topical LexiconMeaning and Narrative SettingDeborah (דְּבֹורָה, Strong’s H1683) occurs ten times, naming two distinct women whose lives bookend

Possible Meanings:
  • bee (semantic_range)
H3485 יִשָּׂשׂכָר
Definition:

18), so Thes and others; this the true etymology according to Ol§§ 69 c; 277 f.Köi. 120seeיֵשׁ שָׂכָרJeremiah 31:16; 2Chronicles 15:7; =אִישׁשָׂכָר(a more probable combination in proper name) WeSam 95 18), so Thes and others; this the true etymology according to Ol§§ 69 c; 277 f.Köi. 120seeיֵשׁ שָׂכָרJeremiah 31:16; 2Chronicles 15:7; =אִישׁשָׂכָר(a more probable combination in proper name) WeSam 95

Possible Meanings:
  • Issachar (semantic_range)
H3651 כֵּן
Definition:

29+ (on possibly construct see2near the end); pluralכֵּנִיםGenesis 42:11,19,31,33,34; —1right, usually indecl., often as substantivea right thing, especially with vbb.dicendiExodus 10:29(J)כֵּן דִּבַּ 29+ (on possibly construct see2near the end); pluralכֵּנִיםGenesis 42:11,19,31,33,34; —1right, usually indecl., often as substantivea right thing, especially with vbb.dicendiExodus 10:29(J)כֵּן דִּבַּ

Possible Meanings:
  • thus (semantic_range)
  • as follows (semantic_range)
H1301 בָּרָק
Definition:

6,8,9,10,12,14 (twice in verse);Judges 4:15,16,22;Judges 5:1,12,15.בְּרַקcompareבני ברק.Topical LexiconBarak (בָּרָק)Identity and LineageBarak is introduced as “the son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Napht 6,8,9,10,12,14 (twice in verse);Judges 4:15,16,22;Judges 5:1,12,15.בְּרַקcompareבני ברק.Topical LexiconBarak (בָּרָק)Identity and LineageBarak is introduced as “the son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Napht

Possible Meanings:
  • lightning-flash (semantic_range)
H6010 עֵמֶק
Definition:

4vale(properlydeepening, depth, see GASmGeogr. 384 f. 654 f.; compareבִּקְעָה,גַּיְא,נַחַל); —׳יabsoluteJoshua 8:13+, constructGenesis 14:17+; suffixעִמְקֵךְJeremiah 49:4,עִמְקָםJeremiah 47:5(but see 4vale(properlydeepening, depth, see GASmGeogr. 384 f. 654 f.; compareבִּקְעָה,גַּיְא,נַחַל); —׳יabsoluteJoshua 8:13+, constructGenesis 14:17+; suffixעִמְקֵךְJeremiah 49:4,עִמְקָםJeremiah 47:5(but see

Possible Meanings:
  • unsearchable (semantic_range)
H7971 שָׁלַח
Definition:

18 +; Aramaicשְׁלַךְ,, SoBuhlBaEs 41compare Arabic(r = l),send forth, drivecattle to pasture,send messenger, etc., but then different √ for I.שֶׁלַךְ, Arabic,weapon; Assyrian probablyšalû(send, hurl?) 18 +; Aramaicשְׁלַךְ,, SoBuhlBaEs 41compare Arabic(r = l),send forth, drivecattle to pasture,send messenger, etc., but then different √ for I.שֶׁלַךְ, Arabic,weapon; Assyrian probablyšalû(send, hurl?)

H7272 רֶגֶל
Definition:

4(on suffix masculineSongs 5:3see KöSynt. § l4AlbrZAW(xvi, 1896, 76) xv (1895), 316 f.),foot(Late Hebrewid.; Arabic,leg, foot; Aramaicרַגְלָא,foot; Palmyrene suffixרגלהLzb368; transposed Zinjirli (plu 4(on suffix masculineSongs 5:3see KöSynt. § l4AlbrZAW(xvi, 1896, 76) xv (1895), 316 f.),foot(Late Hebrewid.; Arabic,leg, foot; Aramaicרַגְלָא,foot; Palmyrene suffixרגלהLzb368; transposed Zinjirli (plu

H6391 פְלֻגָּה
Definition:

5.Topical LexiconOverviewפְלֻגָּה (peluggâ) designates a discrete contingent—military, civil, or priestly—within a larger body. The term occurs three times, all in contexts where corporate purpose is 5.Topical LexiconOverviewפְלֻגָּה (peluggâ) designates a discrete contingent—military, civil, or priestly—within a larger body. The term occurs three times, all in contexts where corporate purpose is

Possible Meanings:
  • division (semantic_range)
H7205 רְאוּבֵן
Definition:

32makes =רָאָה בְּעָנְיִי(!); JosAnt. i. 19, 7 and othersΡουβηλος,ᵑ6,׳רthen perhaps = Arabic,lion, compare Di); —1eldest son of Jacob and LeahGenesis 29:32;Genesis 30:1411t. Genesis;Exodus 1:2;1 Chron 32makes =רָאָה בְּעָנְיִי(!); JosAnt. i. 19, 7 and othersΡουβηλος,ᵑ6,׳רthen perhaps = Arabic,lion, compare Di); —1eldest son of Jacob and LeahGenesis 29:32;Genesis 30:1411t. Genesis;Exodus 1:2;1 Chron

Possible Meanings:
  • Reuben (semantic_range)
H1419 גָּדוֹל
Definition:

13 279t.;גָּדֹלDeuteronomy 26:822t.; constructגְּדוֺלEzekiel 17:3,7;Jeremiah 32:19,גְּדָלֿProverbs 19:19,גְּדָו֯לֿPsalm 145:8;Nahum 1:3; suffixגְּדוֺלָםJeremiah 6:132t.; pluralגְּדוֺלִיםExodus 7:411t. 13 279t.;גָּדֹלDeuteronomy 26:822t.; constructגְּדוֺלEzekiel 17:3,7;Jeremiah 32:19,גְּדָלֿProverbs 19:19,גְּדָו֯לֿPsalm 145:8;Nahum 1:3; suffixגְּדוֺלָםJeremiah 6:132t.; pluralגְּדוֺלִיםExodus 7:411t.

Possible Meanings:
  • great (semantic_range)
  • loud (semantic_range)
  • do great things (semantic_range)
  • greatness (semantic_range)
H2711 חֵקֶק
Definition:

Fromchaqaq; an enactment, a resolution -- decree, thought.see HEBREWchaqaqNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Originthe same aschoq, q.v.Topical LexiconOverviewחֵקֶק points to a “decree” or “resolve,” whet Fromchaqaq; an enactment, a resolution -- decree, thought.see HEBREWchaqaqNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Originthe same aschoq, q.v.Topical LexiconOverviewחֵקֶק points to a “decree” or “resolve,” whet

Possible Meanings:
  • cut in (semantic_range)
  • inscribe (semantic_range)
  • cut in (semantic_range)
  • cut in (semantic_range)
H3820 לֵב
Definition:

15(feminineProverbs 12:25, from influence ofנֶפֶשׁsee De Now)inner man, mind will, heart, absolute and constructלֵבGenesis 8:21239t.;לֶבֿExodus 15:815t.; suffixלִבִּיGenesis 24:45102t.;לִבְּךָExodus 9 15(feminineProverbs 12:25, from influence ofנֶפֶשׁsee De Now)inner man, mind will, heart, absolute and constructלֵבGenesis 8:21239t.;לֶבֿExodus 15:815t.; suffixלִבִּיGenesis 24:45102t.;לִבְּךָExodus 9

Possible Meanings:
  • in the midst of the sea (semantic_range)

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