Deborah and Barak Review

Cards (37)

  • Who oppressed the Israelites during their slavery?
    King Jabin
  • Who is Sisora in relation to Jabin?
    Jabin's powerful general
  • What is the key relationship among the main characters?
    • Sisora is Jabin's general
    • Sisora leads Jabin's army
    • Jabin's army oppresses the Israelites
  • What might be a consequence of the Israelites turning away from God?
    They could face oppression and slavery
  • Who is Barak in the context of the characters?
    A military leader summoned by Deborah
  • What was the nature of Jabin's oppression of the Israelites?
    Ruthless and punitive
  • What additional role did Deborah hold besides being a judge?
    Prophetess
  • How did Jabin maintain control over the Israelites?
    By wielding 900 chariots
  • How long did the oppression by Jabin last?
    20 years
  • How did Deborah's leadership impact Barak?
    It inspired him to confront the enemy
  • What was the capital city of Jabin's rule?
    Hazor
  • From which tribes did Barak gather men?
    Naphtali and Zebulun
  • What was the location of Deborah's palm tree?
    Between Ramah and Bethol
  • What role does Jabin play in the story?
    Canaanite king who enslaved Israelites
  • What mountain was near Deborah's location?
    Mountain of Ephraim
  • What was Barak's role in Deborah's plan?
    To ambush Sisera with 10,000 troops
  • What was the ultimate goal of Deborah's coordinated strategy?
    To hand the Canaanite army to Barak’s control
  • Where did Deborah instruct Barak to march against Sisora?
    Mount Tabor
  • Where did Deborah plan to draw Sisera to?
    Wadi Kishon
  • What was the outcome Deborah assured Barak regarding their army's confrontation with Sisora?
    They would defeat him under God's guidance
  • Who led the Canaanite army that Deborah planned to defeat?
    Sisera
  • What role did Deborah serve in Israel?
    Judge
  • What did Deborah receive from God?
    Messages
  • Why did the Lord sell the Israelites into slavery?
    They repeatedly turned away from God
  • How did Deborah's instructions reflect her role as a leader?
    She provided strategic guidance and assurance
  • Who is Ehud in the context of the characters?
    A former Israeli leader
  • How did Deborah plan to lure Sisera away from his army?
    Using strategic deception
  • How many men did Deborah instruct Barak to gather?
    10,000 men
  • What did Deborah promise to do to lure Sisora out?
    To lure him to the Wadi Kishon
  • What were the two key steps in Deborah's plan to defeat Sisera?
    1. Luring Sisera to the Wadi Kishon
    2. Ambushing Sisera with Barak's troops
  • How did Deborah guide the Israelites?
    By receiving messages from God
  • What was the strategic significance of gathering men from Naphtali and Zebulun for Barak's mission?
    To strengthen the army against Sisora
  • Who did Deborah instruct to gather men?
    Barak
  • Where did Deborah dispense justice?
    Under a palm tree
  • What was the effect of Deborah's leadership on the Israelites?
    It brought hope
  • Why was the Wadi Kishon chosen as the ambush location?
    It allowed Israeli forces to attack effectively
  • What is Deborah's role in the story?
    A judge and prophetess who led resistance