6. After the days of Shamgar son of Anath, after the days of Jael [meaning here Ehud] the caravans ceased, travelers walked through byways.
7. The villages were unoccupied and rulers ceased in Israel until you arose–you, Deborah, arose–a mother in Israel.
8. [Formerly] they chose new gods; then war was in the gates. Was there a shield or spear seen among 40,000 in Israel?
9. My heart goes out to the commanders of Israel who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless the Lord!