The Lord giveth the word:

The women that publish the tidings are a great host.

God's word is sovereign (Psalms 33:9; Isaiah 30:30). He has only to command, and the victory is won. Forthwith are heard the songs of the women proclaiming the good news. Victories were commonly celebrated by the Israelite women with song and dance. Cp. Psalms 68:25; Exodus 15:20 f.; Judges 5; Judges 11:34; 1 Samuel 18:6 f. It is a less satisfactory explanation to regard the wordas the song of triumph which God puts in the mouth of the singers.

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