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Podcast: Character Archives - Christian Questions Bible Podcast
Episode: Who Was Deborah and Why Should We Care?
Description: Deborah stands out as one of the inspiring figures in biblical history. As a prophetess, a judge and courageous leader, she rose above all expectations in a society driven by patriarchal influence. Her story, recorded in Judges 4 and 5, recounts her reliance on divine wisdom, as well as her decisive leadership and unwavering faith in God’s promises, as she rallied Israel to victory against their oppressors.
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At the time Deborah served as a judge, Israel as a nation was subjugated by King Jabin of Hazor whose general, Sisera, commanded an army equipped wi...