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Deborah Portrait of a Leader
Old Testament Prophet and a Predecessor to Today’s Visionary Women
The Hebrew Scriptures tell of Deborah, the only recorded female judge in the Book of Judges. She demonstrated leadership by helping the Israelites defeat the Canaanites.
Approximately 1125 B.C., Deborah was a tribal leader (judge) in Israel. She settled disputes while she sat under a palm tree between Ramah and Bethel (Judges 4:5). She brought victory for the people of Israel, which is recorded separately in Judges 4-5.
Deborah’s Relationship to God and the People
When the terms “prophet” or “prophetess” are used, many think of the ability to predict the future. But the true meaning behind such terms reflects the ability and tendency of the individual in question to “hear” a message from God, and to pass it on to others. Read the rest of this entry »