Category:Deborah (subject)

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According to Jewish tradition, Deborah was a prophetess, a warrior, and one of the Judges of ancient Israel.

Overview

The story of Deborah is narrated in the Book of Judges. The wife of Lapidoth is the only female Judge recorded in the ancient tradition of Israel. She successfully led the Israelites in battle.

Deborah in ancient sources

Deborah in literature & the arts

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