Judges 5:9

“My heart is towards the governors of Israel, etc.] Most of the Jewish commentators interpret this of their wise men and Scribes, who were willing to teach the people the law and the commandments, even in times of trouble, and did not cease from doing it on that account, and therefore Deborah praises them for it; so the Targum; but Kimchi and Ben Melech understand by them the great men of the nation, their nobles and rulers, who enacted good laws and statutes; or at least took care to see that the good laws they had were put in execution; and these had a share in the affections and good wishes of Deborah, and that chiefly for the following reason: that offered themselves willingly among the…”

“expresses gratitude to the respective leaders of the tribes which participated in the contest; but, above all, to God, who inspired both the patriotic disposition and the strength.”

“My heart ... - In this deplorable weakness of Israel how noble was the conduct of the governors who volunteered to lead the people against their oppressors. Deborah’s heart was filled with admiration as she thought of their patriotic devotion, and broke out into thanksgiving to Yahweh. return to 'Top of Page'”

“My heart is toward - I honour and love those, who being the chief of the people in wealth and dignity, did not withdraw themselves from the work, as such usually do; but exposed themselves to the same hazards, and joined with their brethren in this noble but dangerous attempt. The Lord - Who inclined their hearts to this undertaking, and gave them success in it. As she gives instruments their due, so she is careful the sovereign cause lose not his glory. Judges 5:10”

“offered: Jdg 5:2; Ch1 29:9; Co2 8:3, Co2 8:4, Co2 8:12, Co2 8:17, Co2 9:5 Judges 5:10”

“9 My heart inclines to the leaders of Israel; To those who offered themselves willingly in the nation. Praise ye the Lord! 10 Ye that ride upon white asses; Ye that sit upon covering, And that walk in the way, reflect! 11 With the voice of the archers among drawers (of water), There praise ye the righteous acts of the Lord, The righteous acts of His villages in Israel. Then the people of the Lord went down to the gates! We must supply the subst. verb in connection with ל לבּי, "My heart is (sc., inclined) towards the leaders of Israel," i.e., feels itself drawn towards them. הוקק for מהוקק ( Jdg 5:14), the determining one, i.e., the commander or leader in war: as in Deu 33:21. The leaders…”