Judge · Prophet · Old Testament
The Story of Deborah
Also: Debora (Kiswahili)
Prophetess and judge of Israel who summoned Barak to battle against Sisera.
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Introduction
Deborah, a prophetess and the wife of Lappidoth, judged Israel under a palm tree in the hill country of Ephraim. Judges 4:4–5
She called Barak to lead Israel against Sisera, went with him, and afterwards sang a song of victory with him. Judges 4:6–16Judges 5:1–31
Told in: Judges
Life at a glance
- Role
- Prophetess and judge Judges 4:4
- Husband
- Lappidoth Judges 4:4
- Place
- Between Ramah and Bethel, in Ephraim Judges 4:5
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Calls Barak to battle
Deborah sends for Barak and gives him the LORD's command to fight Sisera. Barak will not go without her, so she goes, saying the honour will go to a woman.
More about this event
Places named: Mount Tabor
Victory over Sisera
The LORD routs Sisera's army before Barak; Sisera flees and is killed by Jael.
The song of Deborah
Deborah and Barak sing of the LORD's victory, and the land has rest forty years.
Family and relationships
- BarakCommander she called to battleJudges 4:6
- LappidothHusbandJudges 4:4
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Themes and study
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CourageLeadership
- What does Judges 5 credit for the victory?
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