Call to praise 5:2

This opening verse gives the reason as well as the call to bless the Lord. The leaders of the Israelites led, and the people followed their leadership voluntarily. This was a major reason for the Israelites' success in this battle. When God's people carry out their assigned responsibilities and cooperate, God grants success. Unfortunately many good works flounder because the saints refuse to work together as God has gifted them. Cooperation is one of the major themes in this song.