Judges 5:7

"“In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied. The travelers walked through byways."

Key Reflection

This verse paints a picture of a time when travel was unsafe, suggesting a period of turmoil and violence. The shift to "the travelers walked through byways" indicates a transformation, hinting at the coming peace and security under later judges like Barak and Jael, who brought about stability in Israel.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Render the word “villages” (here and inJudges 5:11) judgment, rule, or judges, rulers. The sense is “The princes (or magistrates) ceased in Israel,” i. e. there was no one to do justice in the gate, or defend men from their oppressors.

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