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Psalm 57:8
Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: Imyself will awake early.

Psalm 103:1,2
A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me,bless his holy name…

Psalm 108:2
Awake, psaltery and harp: Imyself will awake early.

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Psalm 68:18
Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea,for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwellamong them.

Isaiah 14:2
And the people shall take them, and bring them to their place: and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the LORD for servants and handmaids: and they shall take them captives, whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.

Isaiah 33:1
Woe to thee that spoilest, and thouwast not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled;and when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, they shall deal treacherously with thee.

Awake, awake, sing a song!
The command to sing a song suggests a victory hymn or a prophetic declaration of triumph. In ancient Israel, songs were often used to commemorate God's deliverance, as seen in the Song of Moses (Exodus 15) and the Song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2). This phrase underscores the power of worship and praise in acknowledging God's sovereignty and celebrating His intervention.

Arise, O Barak,
Barak is called to rise, indicating a call to action and leadership in battle. His name means "lightning," symbolizing swiftness and power. Barak's role is crucial in the military victory over the Canaanite oppressors. This call to arise parallels other biblical figures who were summoned to lead, such as Joshua (Joshua 1:2) and Gideon (Judges 6:14).

and take hold of your captives,
This phrase signifies the outcome of the battle, where Barak is to capture and subdue the enemies of Israel. It reflects the fulfillment of God's promise of victory and deliverance. The concept of taking captives is a common theme in biblical warfare, representing the triumph of God's people over their adversaries, as seen inPsalm 68:18.

O son of Abinoam!
The mention of Barak's lineage, "son of Abinoam," provides historical context and emphasizes his identity and heritage. Abinoam's name means "father of pleasantness," which may suggest a noble or respected family background. This detail roots Barak in the narrative of Israel's history, connecting him to the broader story of God's covenant people.

“Awake, awake, O Deborah!” (Judges 5:12)

• The repetition drives urgency. God is stirring Deborah, the prophetess-judge, to renewed alertness after the victory over Sisera (Judges 4).

• Scripture often calls God’s servants to wakefulness when He moves history forward—seeIsaiah 52:1 (“Awake, awake, clothe yourself in strength,”) andRomans 13:11 (“it is already the hour for you to wake up from sleep”).

• The phrase signals that victory is God-given, yet His people must stay spiritually vigilant; compare Jesus’ words inMark 13:37, “What I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch.”

“Awake, awake, sing a song!” (Judges 5:12)

• The call shifts from wakefulness to worship. Deborah is urged to celebrate God’s deliverance publicly, just as Moses and Miriam sang after the Red Sea (Exodus 15:1, 21).

• Music cements memory; this “song of Deborah” becomes Israel’s living testimony (Deuteronomy 31:21).

• Worship acknowledges that “the battle is the LORD’s” (1 Samuel 17:47). Praise anchors the people in the reality of God’s intervention before they move on to new tasks.

“Arise, O Barak” (Judges 5:12)

• Barak had earlier hesitated until Deborah went with him (Judges 4:8). Now, after victory, he is urged to step forward confidently.

• God’s servants often need a post-battle call to continue walking in courage (Joshua 1:7-9 after the conquest of Canaan begins;1 Kings 19:15-18 when Elijah is sent back into ministry).

• The command underscores that leadership remains active, not passive, even after God grants triumph.

“and take hold of your captives, O son of Abinoam!” (Judges 5:12)

• Barak is told to secure the fruits of victory—to gather prisoners, finish the campaign, and ensure lasting peace, echoingJoshua 10:24-25 where captured kings are subdued.

• The instruction shows that God’s deliverance includes practical follow-through; compare Paul’s charge to Titus to “put what remained into order” (Titus 1:5).

• By naming Barak’s lineage (“son of Abinoam”), the text grounds the moment in real history, reminding believers that God acts through identifiable people in specific times (seeLuke 3:23-38 for similar lineage grounding).

Judges 5:12 is a divine wake-up call woven into Deborah’s victory song. God rouses His prophet to stay alert, urges her to celebrate His salvation in worship, commands Barak to rise in renewed courage, and orders him to secure the tangible results of the battle. Together these imperatives teach that when the Lord wins victories for His people, they must remain spiritually awake, praise Him openly, lead boldly, and steward the outcomes responsibly.

Lead thy captivity captive.--Lead in triumph thy long train of captives. For the expression, comp.Revelation 13:10.