The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Valiant. Hebrew is also translated, "the villages ceased "as no one thought himself in safety out of the strong cities.
Until. Hebrew, "until I, Debbora, arose, that I arose, a mother "The Holy Spirit obliges her to declare her own praises. She deserved the glorious title of "mother of her country. "
Mother denotes an authority, mixed with sweetness: such had been exercised by Debbora, in deciding the controversies of the people, (Calmet) and in directing them to follow the right path. (Haydock)
