6. In the days of Shamgar son of Anath,in the days of Jael,caravans no longer went through the land,and travellers used the side roads.
7. The towns of Israel stood abandoned, Deborah;they stood empty until you came,came like a mother for Israel.
8. Then there was war in the landwhen the Israelites chose new gods.Of the 40,000 men in Israel,did anyone carry shield or spear?