What part did Barak play in the Song of Deborah?

[tonychanyt]

Judges 4:

8 Barak said to [Deborah], “If you will go with me, I will go, but if you will not go with me, I will not go.”

Barak was hesitant.

9 And she said, “I will surely go with you. Nevertheless, the road on which you are going will not lead to your glory, for the LORD will sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.”

Barak missed the opportunity to demonstrate his bravery. He would be overshadowed by Jael (v. 22).

Then Deborah arose and went with Barak to Kedesh.

Judges 5:1 begins with two persons:

On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:

Then verse 3 shows first person singular:

I, even I, will sing to a the Lord;
I will praise the Lord, the God of Israel, in song.

Verse 7 specifically mentions Deborah only.

7 Villagers in Israel would not fight;
they held back until I, Deborah, arose,
until I arose, a mother in Israel.

What was Barak's role in this song?

He was the backup singer. He played second fiddle

 

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Tony, what is your favorite Christian hymn?