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MacArthur comments that Jehovah "had delivered Israel in the past and is to do so permanently in the future before the nations can be destroyed (Isa 51:14), so they have no need to fear oppressors. The blessing of restored Israel will be evidenced in the joy of Isa 51:11." (Note we see a similar reaction of joy in Israel when the ransomed of the LORD return to Zion in the Millennium in Isaiah 35:10+ and Isa 61:7). Barry Horner writes "There will be a reversal of former dispersal and desolation. The wilderness will become like Eden, the desert will become like the garden of the Lord, discomfort will yield to gladness and singing. The scattered will return to Zion with joy, while sorrow and sighing will vanish (Isaiah 51:3, 11). Then the inhabitants will be told by the Lord, "You are My people" (Isaiah 51:3, 11, 16). So evangelists will proclaim to the future heirs of Zion, "Your God reigns!" Isa 52:7-8). Then the Lord will roar from Zion in declaration of His being a refuge for His people, while they will be reassured of their security under His dominion (Joel 3:16-17, 21). Zion will become a place of worship, instruction, and outreach to the nations (Mic 4:2-3). For this reason, "Jerusalem will be called the Faithful City, the mountain of the LORD of Hosts, and the Holy Mountain" (Zech 8:3). See related note on timbrel and dancing below. NET Note - This chapter is a song of praise sung by Moses and the people right after the deliverance from the Sea. The song itself is vv. 1b–18; it falls into three sections – praise to God (1b–3), the cause for the praise (4–13), and the conclusion (14–18). The point of the first section is that God's saving acts inspire praise from his people; the second is that God's powerful acts deliver his people from the forces of evil; and the third section is that God's demonstrations of his sovereignty inspire confidence in him by his people. So the Victory Song is very much like the other declarative praise psalms – the resolve to praise, the power of God, the victory over the enemies, the incomparability of God in his redemption, and the fear of the people. Life Application Study Bible - Music played an important part in Israel's worship and celebration. Singing was an expression of love and thanks, and it was a creative way to pass down oral traditions. Some say this song of Moses is the oldest recorded song in the world. It was a festive epic poem celebrating God's victory, lifting the hearts and voices of the people outward and upward. After having been delivered from great danger, they sang with joy! Psalms and hymns can be great ways to express relief, praise, and thanks when you have been through trouble. Tony Merida - We have no melody for these songs, but we have the words. That shows us how important the lyrics are in music. Here they were narrating God’s work: His mercy and His judgment. This is important. It is not just “mood music.” It is a good model for reminding yourself of God’s redeeming grace. Songs help us remember. Songs are portable theology. Everyone should sing from their heart to the Savior for the great deliverance they have received.