Study notes ▪ 2019Tags: Deborah; Judges 4:1-5:31; Israel; Spiritual life; BarakExcerpted from Profiles of the Judges
Description of Spiritual Failure
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“And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the
LORD …” (4:1). |
| Nation(s) Oppressing Israel |
Canaan (4:2) |
| Nature of Foreign Oppression |
Cruel oppression under Jabin king of Canaan (4:2-3) |
| Length of Foreign Oppression |
20 years (4:3) |
| Cry for Deliverance |
“the people of Israel cried out to the LORD for help” (4:3) |
| Provenance of Judge |
Of the tribe of Ephraim (4:5) |
| Special Notes |
Deborah is unique as the only woman among the Israelite judges. She was
a prophetess (4:4) who gave Barak godly advice (4:6-7; 4:14) and praised Yahweh
as the ultimate victor over Sisera’s army (chap. 5, esp. vv. 2-3, 11).
The song of Deborah and Barak (chap. 5) is the only substantial
occurrence of poetry found in the book of Judges. |
| Length of Judge’s Service |
Not recorded |
| Duration of Peace |
40 years (5:31) |
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