Deborah Sings Of The Defeat Of Sisera
The prophetess Deborah and the commander Barak are singing a fierce song of victory following the total defeat of the Canaanite army. They are recounting how the stars fought from heaven against Sisera, and how Jael, a tent-dwelling woman, struck the decisive blow. The land now rests from the oppression of King Jabin.
"Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying, 'That the leaders led in Israel, That the people volunteered, Bless Yahweh!'"
— Judges 5:1-2
— Judges 5:1-2
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Deborah's song is one of the oldest recorded pieces of Hebrew poetry, marking a major turning point in the Judges era.
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