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Deborah judged under a palm tree
Deborah, a prophetess, judged Israel sitting under "Deborah's palm tree" between Ramah and Bethel. Judges 4:4–5
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"Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, judged Israel at that time. She lived under Deborah's palm tree between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim; and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment." Judges 4:4–5
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Judges 4:4–5 WEB
4Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, judged Israel at that time. 5She lived under Deborah’s palm tree between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim; and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.
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Deborah was a wise leader and prophet. People came to her under a palm tree to help them decide what was right.