Judges 5:6

5:6 In the days of Shamgar son of Anath,

in the days of Jael caravans9 disappeared;10

travelers11 had to go on winding side roads.

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9	tc The translation assumes the form אֳרְחוֹת (’orékhot, “caravans”) rather than אֳרָחוֹת (’orakhot, “roadways”) because it makes a tighter parallel with “travelers” in the next line.
10	tn Or “ceased.”
11	tn Heb “Ones walking on paths.”