8 Barak said to her, "If you go with me, I will go; but if you don't go with me, I won't go."
8 And Barak said unto her, If thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, then I will not go.
8 Barak said to her, "If you will go with me, I will go, but if you will not go with me, I will not go."
8 Barak said, "If you go with me, I'll go. But if you don't go with me, I won't go."
8 And Barak said to her, "If you will go with me, then I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go!"
8 Barak told her, "I will go, but only if you go with me."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Judges 4:8
Commentary on Judges 4:4-9
(Read Judges 4:4-9)
Deborah was a prophetess; one instructed in Divine knowledge by the inspiration of the Spirit of God. She judged Israel as God's mouth to them; correcting abuses, and redressing grievances. By God's direction, she ordered Barak to raise an army, and engage Jabin's forces. Barak insisted much upon her presence. Deborah promised to go with him. She would not send him where she would not go herself. Those who in God's name call others to their duty, should be ready to assist them in it. Barak values the satisfaction of his mind, and the good success of his enterprise, more than mere honour.