“And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah; even Issachar, and also Barak: he was sent on foot into the valley. For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.”
The princes of Issachar came with Deborah, and Issachar faithful to Barak; into the valley they rushed out at his heels. Among the divisions of Reuben there were great searchings of heart. — The involvement of Issachar indicates additional northern tribal participation. The note regarding 'divisions of Reuben' and 'great searchings of heart' suggests that Reuben's participation remained uncertain or equivocal, indicating mixed tribal commitment to the campaign.
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