Read Judges 4.1-11. In 4.1-11: Deborah and Barak prepare for battle. In verse 2: Jabin is also named as king of Hazor in Josh 11.1-11. In verse 3: Chariots with iron fittings gave a decisive tactical advantage. In verse 4: Here judging refers to settling disputes, but the verb also means to serve as military leader (3.10). As a prophetess Deborah delivers messages from the Lord (vv. 6-7, 14). In verses 6-7: In accord with holy war tradition, the Lord dictates tactics and gives an assurance of victory. The territories of Naphtali and Zebulun touched at Mount Tabor. In verse 9: Barak is penalized for his fainthearted response. The reader who assumes that the hand of a woman refers to Deborah is in for a surprise. Comments or Questions..
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