Key Figures — Judges 4

5 figures

Deborah
Prophetess and Judge of Israel.
Deborah was a leader and prophetess who judged Israel and provided guidance and encouragement to Barak to lead the Israelites against the Canaanite army.
Related passages
- Judges Chapter 5 (Deborah's song of victory)
- Exodus Chapter 15 (Song of Moses and Miriam, another song of victory)
Barak
Military leader of Israel.
Barak was called by Deborah to lead the Israelite army against Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army. He insisted on Deborah's presence for assurance of victory.
Related passages
- Hebrews Chapter 11 (Barak's faith commended in the hall of faith)
Sisera
Commander of the Canaanite army.
Sisera was the commander of King Jabin's army, who oppressed Israel. He was defeated by Barak's forces and killed by Jael.
Related passages
- Judges Chapter 5 (Sisera's defeat recounted in Deborah's song)
Jael
Wife of Heber the Kenite and slayer of Sisera.
Jael killed Sisera by driving a tent peg through his temple, fulfilling Deborah's prophecy that the honor of victory would go to a woman.
Related passages
- Judges Chapter 5 (Jael's deed celebrated in Deborah's song)
Jabin
King of Canaan.
Jabin was the king of Canaan who oppressed Israel for twenty years until his army was defeated by Barak.
Related passages
- Joshua Chapter 11 (Another Jabin defeated by Joshua)

Deborah