This is one of the few times where there is a woman leader. Deborah was a prophet and was leading Israel. The people went to her for wisdom in settling disputes. Israel at the time was under oppression from Sisera.
Deborah summoned Barak and told him to attack Sisera, but he said he would only go if she went with him. Deborah said she would do this, but the glory would then go to a woman.
There is much debate in certain parts of the church about the role that women can and cannot have in leadership. One the most important things is that men take up the responsibility that God gives to us. Problems arise when men fail to take up their responsibilities.
The battle plan was put into operation and Sisera was defeated. Later Jael, the wife of Heber, killed Sisera by driving a tent peg through his temple. This is one if the stories that I remember well from junior school. I doubt they tell children such stories now!
The Lord defeated Israel's enemies again.
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