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Who was the commander of Jabin's army that oppressed the Israelites?
Who was the commander of Jabin's army that oppressed the Israelites?
- Lappidoth
- Sisera (correct)
- Barak
- Deborah
What did Deborah instruct Barak to do in order to confront Sisera?
What did Deborah instruct Barak to do in order to confront Sisera?
- Seek additional help from King Jabin
- Gather 10,000 men from Naphtali and Zebulun (correct)
- Stand on Mount Sinai
- Gather 20,000 men from Israel
What was Barak's reaction when Deborah asked him to lead the Israelites?
What was Barak's reaction when Deborah asked him to lead the Israelites?
- He hesitated and wanted Deborah to lead instead. (correct)
- He sought counsel from the elders of Israel.
- He refused any assistance from Deborah.
- He immediately accepted and gathered the men.
What important role did Deborah claim would be highlighted in the victory over Sisera?
What important role did Deborah claim would be highlighted in the victory over Sisera?
For how many years did Sisera oppress the Israelites?
For how many years did Sisera oppress the Israelites?
What was the name of the king who oppressed the Israelites and reigned in Hazor?
What was the name of the king who oppressed the Israelites and reigned in Hazor?
Flashcards
Oppression by Sisera
Oppression by Sisera
Sisera oppressed the Israelites cruelly for 20 years with 900 chariots of iron.
Deborah's Role
Deborah's Role
Deborah was a prophetess and judge of Israel who guided Barak.
Barak's Hesitation
Barak's Hesitation
Barak was hesitant and relied on Deborah for God's connection.
Gathering of Men
Gathering of Men
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Mount Tabor
Mount Tabor
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Victory Prophecy
Victory Prophecy
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Study Notes
The Book of Judges: Chapter 4
- The Israelites have once again turned away from the Lord, falling into sin.
- The Lord sold them into the hand of King Jabin of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor.
- Sisera, the commander of Jabin's army, oppressed the Israelites cruelly for 20 years with his 900 iron chariots.
- The Israelites cried out to the Lord for help, and the Lord answered their prayers.
- Deborah, a prophetess and the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time.
- She summoned Barak, a powerful and faithful man, to lead the Israelites in battle against Sisera.
- Deborah instructed Barak to gather ten thousand men from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun and stand on Mount Tabor.
- The Lord promised to deliver Sisera into Barak's hand.
- Barak was hesitant and expressed his reliance on Deborah's connection with God rather than his own.
- Deborah stated that the glory would not belong to Barak but to a woman, foreshadowing her own role in the victory.
- Ten thousand men followed Barak, alongside Deborah, to Mount Tabor.
- The two armies prepared for battle on the following day.
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