5:6 In the days of Shamgar son of Anath,
in the days of Jael caravans 1 disappeared; 2
travelers 3 had to go on winding side roads.
5:7 Warriors 4 were scarce, 5
they were scarce in Israel,
until you 6 arose, Deborah,
until you arose as a motherly protector 7 in Israel.
5:8 God chose new leaders, 8
then fighters appeared in the city gates; 9
but, I swear, not a shield or spear could be found, 10
among forty military units 11 in Israel.