Jael

Bible Reference: Judges 4-5

After twenty years of being ruled by Jabin of Canaan, God brought deliverance through an army led by Deborah and Barak.
Deborah had prophesied that a woman would be given the prize of the victory.
The general Sisera, who led the armies of Jabin, fled during the battle and came to rest and hide in Jael’s tent. Her people had a good relationship with his king.
Sisera was given shelter and comfort in the tent, and he fell fast asleep.
Jael drove a tent peg through Sisera’s temple while he was sleeping, killing him instantly.
Jael showed Barak Sisera who was dead and on that day, God gave them the victory through a woman.
This event was the catalyst that brought about the destruction of the Canaanite king Jabin.
Jael’s action was commemorated in song.

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