They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts toward the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates.
Those who are safe from the sound of enemy arrows at the water wells—there they will tell stories about the LORD's good deeds, his righteous acts toward the people living in Israel's villages. Then the LORD's people will go down to the city gates.
This verse celebrates how God's people can now safely gather at wells and city gates to tell stories of God's righteous victories without fear of enemy attack.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Deborah and Barak's victory song after defeating the Canaanite army led by Sisera. In ancient times, wells were vulnerable gathering places where people drew water, and city gates were centers of community life and commerce. The reference to being safe from archers shows that God's victory brought peace to these essential daily activities.
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