My heart is warmed by those in Israel called to command them, who offered themselves willingly to the people. Praise the Eternal One!

The chiefs of Issachar came with Deborah; Issachar was faithful to Barak, And they rushed into the valley, close at his heels. And the clans of Reuben wondered in their heart,

“Why did you remain idle and aloof in the sheepfolds? To hear whistling for the flocks?” And the clans of Reuben wondered in their heart,

Delilah: How can you say you love me when your actions prove your heart is somewhere else? Three times now you’ve lied to me and haven’t told me why you have such great strength.

The main force of Israel turned and began attacking fiercely, and the warriors of Benjamin lost heart, for their doom was upon them.