Judges 5:7 net — Warriors were scarce, they were scarce in Israel, until you arose, Deborah, until you arose as a motherly protector in…

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"Warriors were scarce, they were scarce in Israel, until you arose, Deborah, until you arose as a motherly protector in Israel."

— Judges 5:7, NET Bible

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Judges 5 — Context

4

O LORD, when you departed from Seir, when you marched from Edom’s plains, the earth shook, the heavens poured down, the clouds poured down rain.

5

The mountains trembled before the LORD, the God of Sinai; before the LORD God of Israel.

6

In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael caravans disappeared; travelers had to go on winding side roads.

7

Warriors were scarce, they were scarce in Israel, until you arose, Deborah, until you arose as a motherly protector in Israel.

8

God chose new leaders, then fighters appeared in the city gates; but, I swear, not a shield or spear could be found, among forty military units in Israel.

9

My heart went out to Israel’s leaders, to the people who answered the call to war. Praise the LORD!

10

You who ride on light-colored female donkeys, who sit on saddle blankets, you who walk on the road, pay attention!

Judges 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 5:7 say?
Judges 5:7 in the NET Bible reads: “Warriors were scarce, they were scarce in Israel, until you arose, Deborah, until you arose as a motherly protector in Israel.”
Where is Judges 5:7 in the Bible?
Judges 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 5, verse 7.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 5:7.
What translation should I read Judges 5:7 in?
Judges 5:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 5:7?
Judges 5:7 reads (NET): “Warriors were scarce, they were scarce in Israel, until you arose, Deborah, until you arose as a motherly protector in Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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