5:6 In the days of Shamgar son of Anath,
in the days of Jael caravans 1 disappeared; 2
travelers 3 had to go on winding side roads.
5:24 The most rewarded 4 of women should be Jael,
the wife of Heber the Kenite!
She should be the most rewarded of women who live in tents.
1 tc The translation assumes the form אֳרְחוֹת (’orÿkhot, “caravans”) rather than אֳרָחוֹת (’orakhot, “roadways”) because it makes a tighter parallel with “travelers” in the next line.
2 tn Or “ceased.”
3 tn Heb “Ones walking on paths.”
4 tn Or “blessed.”