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14 Some came from Ephraim—their root is in Amalek.[a]
Behind you came Benjamin with your people.
From Makir the commanders came down,
and from Zebulun those carrying the staff of a scribe.

15 The officers of Issachar are with Deborah.
Yes, Issachar sent support for Barak into the valley on foot.[b]
But in the divisions of Reuben there was much soul searching.[c]

16 Why did you linger among the sheepfolds
    to listen to the whistling for the flocks?
Concerning the divisions in Reuben, there was much soul searching.

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Footnotes

  1. Judges 5:14 The Greek Old Testament reads in the valley.
  2. Judges 5:15 The meaning of the line is uncertain.
  3. Judges 5:15 Literally great searching of heart