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Deborah

Born: 1200 BCE — judged Israel during the period of the Judges

Died: 1150 BCE — approximate based on Judges period chronology

Era: unknown

Deborah

The only female judge, also called a prophetess. Led Israel alongside the military commander Barak against the Canaanite general Sisera. Composed a victory song (Judges 5) that is among the oldest Hebrew poetry.

Illustrations

Deborah Beneath the Palm Tree

James Tissot (19th century), Public Domain

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