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The Story of Barak
Son of Abinoam from Kedesh Naphtali, who led Israel's army against Sisera at Deborah's call.
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Introduction
Deborah sent for Barak son of Abinoam and gave him the LORD's command to lead ten thousand men from Naphtali and Zebulun to Mount Tabor. Barak would go only if Deborah went with him. Judges 4:6–10
The LORD routed Sisera's army before Barak, and Barak and Deborah sang together of the victory. Hebrews names Barak among those who acted by faith. Judges 4:14–16Judges 5:1Hebrews 11:32
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Life at a glance
- Father
- Abinoam Judges 4:6
- Home
- Kedesh Naphtali Judges 4:6
- Relation to Deborah
- The commander she called to battle; not her husband or relative Judges 4:6
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Called by Deborah
Deborah gives Barak the LORD's command; he will not go unless she goes, and she agrees, saying the honour will go to a woman.
Victory at Mount Tabor
Barak comes down from Tabor and the LORD routs Sisera's chariots; Barak pursues the army to Harosheth.
Sings with Deborah
Deborah and Barak sing of the LORD's victory.
Family and relationships
- DeborahProphetess and judge who called him to battleJudges 4:6–9
- SiseraCommander of Jabin's armyJudges 4:14–16
- JaelKilled Sisera; showed Barak the bodyJudges 4:22
- AbinoamFatherJudges 4:6
Family tree and genealogy
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Books associated with Barak
- Judges Their story appears here
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Themes and study
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- Why did Barak ask Deborah to go with him (Judges 4:8)?
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