DEBORAH
Name
Deborah
Alternate Name(s)
N/A
Nationality
Israelite (Ephraim?)
Notable Family Members
N/A
Bible Passages
Judges 4-5
Location
Ephraim; Kadesh (Naphtali); Mt. Tabor
Character Traits
Courageous Wise (Judges 4:5)
Associations
Barak Jael (wife of Heber)
Enemies
Jabin (king of Canaan)
Sisera (commander of Canaanite army)
Heber the Kenite
Major Events/Purpose in God’s Plan
• 4th Judge of Israel; only woman to judge in Israel
• Was a prophetess a Yahweh
• Led the Israelite army with Barak into victory against Jabin, king of Canaan, and Sisera