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Who Was Deborah in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Deborah was a prophetess and judge of Israel.
Deborah judged Israel under a palm tree. She called Barak to lead the army against Sisera, and when he insisted she come, she went with him. Israel won the battle, and Deborah and Barak sang a victory song.
Key verse
And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this is the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.Judges 4:14 (KJV)
Where to read about Deborah
Judges 4–5
Quick quiz
1. Where did Deborah judge Israel?
Under the palm tree of Deborah (Judges 4:5).
2. Which commander did Deborah call?
Barak.
3. Who killed Sisera?
Jael (Judges 4:21).
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