Shoftim (Judges) — Perek 5

Song of Deborah

Deborah sings a song of praise after the victory.

• Deborah and Barak sing a song of victory and praise to Hashem.
• The song describes the lack of weapons and the fear before the battle.
• It praises the tribes that volunteered and rebukes those that stayed behind.
• The song concludes with the death of Sisera and a wish for Israel's enemies.