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Prophetess and judge
Deborah
Judges · c. 1200 BC
Life
The only female judge of Israel. Summoned Barak to defeat Sisera and the Canaanites; her song (ch. 5) celebrates the victory.
Judged from under a palm; led Israel against Sisera with Barak.
Key Facts
- Judged under a palm tree
- Worked with Barak
- Jael killed Sisera
- Song of Deborah
Why this matters
Demonstrates God using women in leadership and prophecy in Israel.