Hakim-hakim 5:11

5:11 Hear ¹  the sound of those who divide the sheep ²  among the watering places;

there they tell of ³  the Lord’s victorious deeds,

the victorious deeds of his warriors ⁴  in Israel.

Then the Lord’s people went down to the city gates –

Hakim-hakim 5:1

Celebrating the Victory in Song

5:1 On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this victory song: ⁵ 

1 Samuel 12:7

12:7 Now take your positions, so I may confront you ⁶  before the Lord regarding all the Lord’s just actions toward you and your ancestors. ⁷ 

[5:11]  ¹ tn The word “Hear” is supplied in the translation for clarification and for stylistic reasons.

[5:11]  ² tn The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain. Some translate “those who distribute the water” (HALOT 344 s.v. חצץ pi). For other options see B. Lindars, Judges 1-5, 246-47.

[5:11]  ³ tn Or perhaps “repeat.”

[5:11]  ⁴ tn See the note on the term “warriors” in v. 7.

[5:1]  ⁵ tn The words “this victory song” are supplied in the translation for clarification.

[12:7]  ⁶ tn Heb “and I will enter into judgment with you” (NRSV similar); NAB “and I shall arraign you.”

[12:7]  ⁷ tn Heb “all the just actions which he has done with you and with your fathers.”