While some complained of bondage, Deborah, the prophetess and judge, heeded God’s call to come forward, looking with hope for the future. Prejudice quickly disappeared, so the Israelites accepted her as leader and magistrate. She had no particular office where she could judge the causes and problems of the people and counsel and encourage the enslaved, so she sat under a palm tree, which became Deborah’s palm tree. Listening to the Lord’s voice, Deborah takes the initiative in the battle, then chooses the earthly leader of the armies, Barak, with The Song of Deborah.
The Song of Deborah is a victory hymn sung by Deborah and Barak. The story behind the Song of Deborah is found in the pages of The Book of Judge when Barak and Deborah go to the battlefield, and God gives them the promised victory. The joy is so great, the gratitude so deep, that these two heroes compose a song of praise to God, singing it with all their hearts. They were declaring God’s glory and calling on the name of the Lord God of Israel.
Deborah’s songs bring new elements of modesty and nobility to her character. So she is careful to praise the princes of Israel and the people obedient to the Lord and ready for battle. As for her deeds, she lets others speak.
Why did God choose Deborah?
Deborah is one of the women of the Bible who can be followed by Christian women of our time. She is an example of a female warrior. We will examine her, and some of the qualities Scripture presents about her. She understands her role and assumes her position in God’s plan for her and His people.
God chose Deborah chosen by God because of her strong relationship with God. Deborah’s earned position is rooted in a serious relationship with God and a deep fellowship with Him. God was speaking to this woman, and she was talking to Him.
From a serious relationship with God and a deep fellowship with Him comes obedience from Him and reward. Deborah and the Lord’s people are victorious in the battle and begin to sing to the Lord.
Deborah, Arise!: A Sanctum + Seed Bible Study Journal. I’d like you to see it on Amazon.
The lyrics of the Song of Deborah
Deborah is revealed to us as a woman who praises the Lord. She knows that the Lord is to be commended for what he does. Their struggle was successful, the Lord helped them, and they overcame their enemies. Israel was free after twenty years. God had intervened.
The lyrics of Deborah’s catechism sound like this:
“The people of Zebulun risked their very lives
so did Naphtali on the terraced fields.
Kings came, they fought,
and the kings of Canaan fought.
At Taanach, by the waters of Megiddo,
they took no plunder of silver.
From the heavens, the stars fought. From their courses, they fought against Sisera.” (Song of Deborah)
God had done His part: He raised a judge for them, revealed the battle strategy, and gave them victory. Now it was their time: they had to do their part: God is to be praised at all times, whatever the circumstances when He gives victories. So they sing to the Lord.
Why is the Song of Deborah important?
Deborah is one of the most archaic Old Testament songs from Judges. So the Bible talks a lot about women and their importance and role in God’s plan. Therefore, many Scripture women can be considered worthy role models for Christian women today.
The song of Deborah is essential because it brings glory to God and tells the story of the defeat of Israel’s oppressors through a woman chosen by God, not a man.
The song of Deborah can be divided into six sections of significant importance:
- Introduction of praise.
- The invocation of the name of God, Yahweh.
- The desolation.
- Death of Sisera.
- Presentation of the mother of the dead Sisera, who is waiting for her son at home.
- Epilogue.
Having shown that God can deliver His children from any situation, through any person, and by any means, this time, the Prophet Samuel, the writer of the book of Judges, shows us how He delivers His people through the women who are made available to Him.
Who wrote The Song of Deborah?
Deborah’s song after the battle, sung with Barac, provides additional details about the struggle and highlights God’s supernatural intervention. So, at the height of the dry season, walking along a dried-up riverbed, Israel’s enemy was drowned in divine wrath.
Deborah and Barak wrote the song to give glory to the God who saved them and helped them win the war.
The story of Deborah and Barak represents a downward path of the moral and spiritual degradation of the people of Israel. She joins the gallery of prophetesses on the pages of Scripture, emerging alongside Miriam.
How old is The Song of Deborah?
In the song of Deborah, we are told that God changed the laws of nature, and it rained heavily when no one expected rain. The Master of the universe showed the Jews that He could do what He wants when He wants and how He wants, and nature gave the people a lesson in obedience. The situation was repeated not once in the history of the chosen people.
Deborah’s song is ancient. It has its roots in the 12th century BC.
God humiliates Sisera, hastening his end with the hand of a woman. But, at the same time, he reduces Barak for his unbelief, not letting him share in the glory of the victory. And with such a defeat, the song of praise for the Emperor of Heaven also appears.
Thank you for your time! I hope you found the information you were looking for about the famous Song of Deborah.
