The story of Deborah and Barak is told in Judges 4-5. After Ehud died, the Israelites became subject to Jabin, a king of Canaan. She calls for Barak and delivers directions to him from God about an attack that is to be made on Jabin's army. Deborah goes on the military campaign at the request of Barak. The battle went well. The enemy was destroyed, but Sisera escapes -- right into the tent of one of Moses' relatives! Every part of that campaign went exactly as God directed.
The text clearly says that Sisera was fast asleep when Jael drove the tent peg through his temple. But, you have to love the boasts and mocking of the enemy in the song of Deborah and Barak. In the song, Jael strikes and crushes Sisera. He sinks and falls motionless at her feet. Such drama! And then they can't help but poke fun at his mother, waiting expectantly for her son's return from battle. I would guess that would be a great song to sing when preparing for the next battle, as well as for the celebration of this one!
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