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Deborah

People & Groups • Old Testament
Deborah was Rebekah’s nurse and was buried near Bethel. The other Deborah was a prophetess and judge who led Israel with Barak to victory over Sisera and Jabin, and helped inspire the song of triumph in Judges 5.
Biblical Usage
Rebekah’s nurse was buried beneath the oak of weeping. The prophetess Deborah judged Israel beneath a palm tree, summoned Barak, and directed the battle against Sisera. Judges 5 preserves the song of triumph associated with Deborah and Barak.
Scripture References
Genesis 24:59 Judges 4:6 Judges 4:14 Judges 5 Genesis 35:8 Judges 4:0-0; Judges 4:5 Judges 5:7 Judges 4:9 Judges 4:21 Exodus 15:20
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