Judges 5:7

The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.

Cross-reference

Judges 5:11 Contrast

Judges 5:11 describes the rehearsal of God's acts after deliverance, contrasting the previous cessation of village life in v7.

Judges 4:4–6 Historical context

Judges 4:4-6 introduces Deborah as prophetess and judge, providing the background to her rise as 'a mother in Israel' here.

Zechariah 8:10 describes a time of no peace or wages, echoing the ceased activity and insecurity of Judges 5:7.