The Story of Jael

Introduction

Sisera fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because Heber's house was at peace with Jabin. She hid him, then killed him with a tent peg. Judges 4:17–22

Deborah's song calls Jael “blessed above women” and retells the deed. Judges 5:24–27

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Life at a glance

Husband

Heber the Kenite Judges 4:17

Remembered

In the days of Shamgar and of Jael Judges 5:6

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Events in the order Scripture presents them. Expand an event to read its passage here, or open the chapter in the reader.

1. 1

   Kills Sisera

   Judges 4:17–22

   Jael welcomes the fleeing Sisera, gives him milk, and kills him while he sleeps.

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2. 2

   Praised in Deborah's song

   Judges 5:24–27

   The song blesses Jael and describes Sisera's death.

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Family and relationships

• Heber the KeniteHusbandJudges 4:17
• SiseraCommander she killedJudges 4:21
• BarakShe showed him Sisera's bodyJudges 4:22

Books associated with Jael

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