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Deborah the Prophetess: The Judge Who Led Israel to Victory (+Quiz)
Deborah's palm, a call to battle, and a song of victory.
Deborah the prophetess was a judge, prophetess, and military leader - one of the strongest women in the Bible. Her story, in the Book of Judges, ends with a magnificent song, and she is one of the most inspiring figures in Bible quizzes.
▶ Play now: the Deborah quiz — 50 questions per level
The Judge Beneath the Palm
Deborah sat beneath the palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel, and the people of Israel came up to her for judgment. She judged Israel at a time when Jabin, king of Canaan, oppressed them with the force of nine hundred iron chariots.
The Call to Barak
Deborah summoned Barak son of Abinoam and sent him to fight against the army commander Sisera. Barak insisted that she come with him, and Deborah prophesied: "The Lord will deliver Sisera into the hand of a woman" - a hint of Jael.
The War Against Sisera
In the battle beside the Kishon brook, Sisera's army was routed; the brook swept away the chariots, and the army of Israel prevailed. Sisera fled on foot - to the tent of Jael, where he met his end.
The Song of Deborah
After the victory, Deborah and Barak sang the Song of Deborah - "When leaders lead in Israel." This is one of the most ancient and powerful songs in the Bible, and in it Deborah calls herself "a mother in Israel."
Forty Years of Quiet
In the merit of her leadership, the land had quiet for forty years. Deborah is a paragon of both spiritual and military leadership - a woman who guided a general into battle and sang of his victory.
Play the Deborah quiz
Bible Quiz now has a dedicated Deborah quiz — real questions from the bank across five difficulty levels, 50 questions per level, from the easy questions up to the "Super-Rabbi" level with exact verses and numbers. You can also reach it from the character area or the game screen, via the "by hero" button.
FAQ
Who was Deborah?
A judge and prophetess who led Israel and sat beneath the palm of Deborah.
Whom did Deborah send to fight Sisera?
Barak son of Abinoam, who asked that she come with him to battle.
Who killed Sisera?
Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite - as Deborah prophesied that the victory would be by the hand of a woman.
What is the Song of Deborah?
An ancient victory song sung by Deborah and Barak, in which she calls herself "a mother in Israel."