The voices of the singers

Queens, this image of the prophet Deborah was created by digital artist Joseph Jackson, whose work celebrates Southern pride, resilience, and musical history.

Deborah was the only female judge of all the judges accounted for in scripture. She was instrumental in freeing the Israelites from Canaanite oppression. Deborah lifted up her voice for justice and for the Lord. How is the Lord calling you to use your voices, queens?

Let's join our voices together today and sing her song, from Judges 5:6-11.

In the days of Shamgar son of Anath,

in the days of Jael,

the main ways were deserted

because travelers kept to the side roads.

Villages were deserted,

they were deserted in Israel,

until I, Deborah, arose,

a mother in Israel.

Israel chose new gods,

then war was in the gates.

Not a shield or spear was seen

among 40,000 in Israel.

My heart is with the leaders of Israel,

with the volunteers of the people.

Praise the Lord!

You who ride on white donkeys,

who sit on saddle blankets,

and who travel on the road, give praise!

Let them tell the righteous acts of the Lord,

the righteous deeds of His warriors in Israel,

with the voices of the singers at the watering places.