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She said to him, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, commands you: Call out 10,000 warriors from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun at Mount Tabor. <a href="/esv/judges/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> She sent and summoned Barak the son of Abinoam from Kedesh-naphtali and said to him, “Has not the LORD, the God of Israel, commanded you, ‘Go, gather your men at Mount Tabor, taking 10,000 from the people of Naphtali and the people of Zebulun. <a href="/bsb/judges/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “Surely the LORD, the God of Israel, is commanding you: ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, taking with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun. <a href="/kjv/judges/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the LORD God of Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun? <a href="/nkjv/judges/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Then she sent and called for Barak the son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali, and said to him, “Has not the LORD God of Israel commanded, ‘Go and deploy troops at Mount Tabor; take with you ten thousand men of the sons of Naphtali and of the sons of Zebulun; <a href="/nasb_/judges/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now she sent word and summoned Barak the son of Abinoam from Kedesh-naphtali, and said to him, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has indeed commanded, ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, and take with you ten thousand men from the sons of Naphtali and from the sons of Zebulun. <a href="/nasb/judges/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now she sent and summoned Barak the son of Abinoam from Kedesh-naphtali, and said to him, &#8220Behold, the LORD, the God of Israel, has commanded, &#8216Go and march to Mount Tabor, and take with you ten thousand men from the sons of Naphtali and from the sons of Zebulun. <a href="/nasb77/judges/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now she sent and summoned Barak the son of Abinoam from Kedesh-naphtali, and said to him, “Behold, the LORD, the God of Israel, has commanded, ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, and take with you ten thousand men from the sons of Naphtali and from the sons of Zebulun. <a href="/lsb/judges/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then she sent and summoned Barak the son of Abinoam from Kedesh-naphtali and said to him, “Has not Yahweh, the God of Israel, commanded, ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, and take with you 10,000 men from the sons of Naphtali and from the sons of Zebulun? <a href="/amp/judges/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now she sent word and summoned Barak the son of Abinoam from Kedesh-naphtali, and said to him, “Behold, the LORD, the God of Israel, has commanded, ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, and take with you ten thousand men [of war] from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun. <a href="/csb/judges/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “Hasn’t the LORD, the God of Israel, commanded you, ‘Go, deploy the troops on Mount Tabor, and take with you ten thousand men from the Naphtalites and Zebulunites? <a href="/hcsb/judges/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, &#8220Hasn&#8217t the LORD, the God of Israel, commanded you: &#8216Go, deploy the troops on Mount Tabor, and take with you 10,000 men from the Naphtalites and Zebulunites? <a href="/asv/judges/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedesh-naphtali, and said unto him, Hath not Jehovah, the God of Israel, commanded, saying, Go and draw unto mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun? <a href="/cev/judges/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> One day, Barak the son of Abinoam was in Kedesh in Naphtali, and Deborah sent word for him to come and talk with her. When he arrived, she said: I have a message for you from the LORD God of Israel! You are to get together an army of 10,000 men from the Naphtali and Zebulun tribes and lead them to Mount Tabor. <a href="/erv/judges/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Ands she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedesh-naphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the LORD, the God of Israel, commanded, saying, Go and draw unto mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun? <a href="/gwt/judges/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Deborah summoned Barak, son of Abinoam, from Kedesh in Naphtali. She told him, "The LORD God of Israel has given you this order: 'Gather troops on Mount Tabor. Take 10,000 men from Naphtali and Zebulun with you. <a href="/gnt/judges/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> One day she sent for Barak son of Abinoam from the city of Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, "The LORD, the God of Israel, has given you this command: 'Take ten thousand men from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun and lead them to Mount Tabor. <a href="/isv/judges/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> She sent word to Abinoam's son Barak from Kedesh-naphtali, summoning him. She asked him, "The LORD God of Israel has commanded you, hasn't he? He told you, 'Go out, march to Mount Tabor, and take 10,000 men with you from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun. <a href="/msb/judges/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, ?Surely the LORD, the God of Israel, is commanding you: ?Go and march to Mount Tabor, taking with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun. <a href="/net/judges/4.htm">NET Bible</a> She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali. She said to him, "Is it not true that the LORD God of Israel is commanding you? Go, march to Mount Tabor! Take with you ten thousand men from Naphtali and Zebulun! <a href="/nheb/judges/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> She sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedesh Naphtali, and said to him, "Hasn't the LORD, the God of Israel, commanded, 'Go and draw to Mount Tabor, and take with you ten thousand men of the people of Naphtali and of the people of Zebulun? <a href="/wbt/judges/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam from Kedesh-naphtali, and said to him, Hath not the LORD God of Israel commanded, saying, Go, and draw towards mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali, and of the children of Zebulun? <a href="/web/judges/4.htm">World English Bible</a> She sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedesh Naphtali, and said to him, “Hasn’t Yahweh, the God of Israel, commanded, ‘Go and lead the way to Mount Tabor, and take with you ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And she sends and calls for Barak son of Abinoam, out of Kedesh-Naphtali, and says to him, “Has YHWH, God of Israel, not commanded? Go, and you have drawn toward Mount Tabor, and have taken with you ten thousand men, out of the sons of Naphtali, and out of the sons of Zebulun, <a href="/ylt/judges/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And she sendeth and calleth for Barak son of Abinoam, out of Kedesh-Naphtali, and saith unto him, 'Hath not Jehovah, God of Israel, commanded? go, and thou hast drawn towards mount Tabor, and hast taken with thee ten thousand men, out of the sons of Naphtali, and out of the sons of Zebulun, <a href="/slt/judges/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And she will send and call for Barak, son of Abinoam, from Kadesh Naphtali; and she will say to him, Did not Jehovah the God of Israel command, Go, and draw into mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men from the sons of Naphtali and from the sons of Zebulon?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And she sent and called Barac the son of Abinoem out of Cedes in Nephtali: and she said to him: The Lord God of Israel hath commanded thee: Go, and lead an army to mount Thabor, and thou shalt take with thee ten thousand fighting men of the children of Nephtali, and of the children of Zabulon: <a href="/cpdv/judges/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And she sent and called Barak, the son of Abinoam, from Kedesh of Naphtali. And she said to him: “The Lord, the God of Israel, instructs you: ‘Go and lead an army to Mount Tabor, and you shall take with you ten thousand fighting men from the sons of Naphtali and from the sons of Zebulun. <a href="/nabre/judges/4.htm">New American Bible</a> She had Barak, son of Abinoam, summoned from Kedesh of Naphtali. She said to him, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, commands: Go, march against Mount Tabor, and take with you ten thousand men from Naphtali and Zebulun. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> She sent and summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali, and said to him, “The LORD, the God of Israel, commands you, ‘Go, take position at Mount Tabor, bringing ten thousand from the tribe of Naphtali and the tribe of Zebulun.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam from Rakim of Naphtali, and said to him, Has not the LORD God of Israel commanded you, saying, Go and dwell on mount Tabor, and take with you ten thousand men from the children of Naphtali and from the children of Zebulun? <a href="/hpbt/judges/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And she sent and she called Baraq, son of Abinam, from Raqem of Naphtali, and she said to him: “Has not LORD JEHOVAH God of Israel commanded you: ‘You shall go and you shall dwell in the Mountain of Tabor and you shall take with you ten thousand men from the sons of Naphtali and from the sons of Zabulun<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedesh-naphtali, and said unto him: 'Hath not the LORD, the God of Israel, commanded, saying: Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun? <a href="/sep/judges/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Debbora sent and called Barac the son of Abineem out of Cades Nephthali, and she said to him, Has not the Lord God of Israel commanded thee? and thou shalt depart to mount Thabor, and shalt take with thyself ten thousand men of the sons of Nephthali and of the sons of Zabulon. <a href="/parallel/judges/4-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=963" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/4.htm">Deborah and Barak</a> …5And she would sit under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, where the Israelites would go up to her for judgment. 6<a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wat·tiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">She summoned</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wat·tiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1301.htm" title="1301: lə·ḇā·rāq (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Flash of lightning, an Isr. leader. The same as baraq; Barak, an Israelite.">Barak</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/42.htm" title="42: ’ă·ḇî·nō·‘am (N-proper-ms) -- My father is delight, the father of Barak. From 'ab and no'am; father of pleasantness; Abinoam, an Israelite.">of Abinoam</a> <a href="/hebrew/6943.htm" title="6943: miq·qe·ḏeš (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Sanctuary, the name of several places in Isr. From qadash; a sanctum; Kedesh, the name of four places in Palestine.">from Kedesh</a> <a href="/hebrew/5321.htm" title="5321: nap̄·tā·lî (N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">in Naphtali</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“Surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê- (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">is commanding you:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lêḵ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">‘Go</a> <a href="/hebrew/4900.htm" title="4900: ū·mā·šaḵ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To draw, drag. A primitive root; to draw, used in a great variety of applications.">and march</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: bə·har (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">to Mount</a> <a href="/hebrew/8396.htm" title="8396: tā·ḇō·wr (N-proper-fs) -- From a root corresponding to tbar; broken region; Tabor, a mountain in Palestine, also a city adjacent.">Tabor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: wə·lā·qaḥ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">taking</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘ă·śe·reṯ (Number-msc) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">ten</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">thousand</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: mib·bə·nê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5321.htm" title="5321: nap̄·tā·lî (N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Naphtali</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·mib·bə·nê (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: zə·ḇu·lūn (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe.">and Zebulun.</a> 7And I will draw out Sisera the commander of Jabin’s army, his chariots, and his troops to the River Kishon, and I will deliver him into your hand.’ ”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10</a> Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a> And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. <a href="/1_samuel/12-11.htm">1 Samuel 12:11</a> So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely. <a href="/psalms/83-9.htm">Psalm 83:9</a> Do to them as You did to Midian, as to Sisera and Jabin at the River Kishon, <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23</a> Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a> But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. <a href="/joshua/4-14.htm">Joshua 4:14</a> On that day the LORD exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel, and they revered him all the days of his life, just as they had revered Moses. <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/1_samuel/15-1.htm">1 Samuel 15:1</a> Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/joshua/11-6.htm">Joshua 11:6</a> Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for by this time tomorrow I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You are to hamstring their horses and burn up their chariots.” <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36-39</a> At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali, and said to him, Has not the LORD God of Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with you ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun?Barak<a href="/judges/5-1.htm">Judges 5:1</a> Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,<a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32</a> And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:Kedesh-naphtali<a href="/joshua/19-32.htm">Joshua 19:32,37</a> The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, even for the children of Naphtali according to their families… <a href="/joshua/21-32.htm">Joshua 21:32</a> And out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Hammothdor with her suburbs, and Kartan with her suburbs; three cities.Hath<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.<a href="/psalms/7-6.htm">Psalm 7:6</a> Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.<a href="/isaiah/13-2.htm">Isaiah 13:2-5</a> Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles… Tabor<a href="/judges/8-18.htm">Judges 8:18</a> Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king.<a href="/1_samuel/10-3.htm">1 Samuel 10:3</a> Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:<a href="/psalms/89-12.htm">Psalm 89:12</a> The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name.ten thousand<a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Judges 4:10</a> And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him.<a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14-18</a> Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Abinoam</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Barak</a> <a href="/judges/4-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/3-19.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/judges/3-22.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-3.htm">Hasn't</a> <a href="/judges/4-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/21-32.htm">Kedesh</a> <a href="/judges/4-5.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/judges/1-33.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/joshua/19-34.htm">Tabor</a> <a href="/judges/3-29.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/judges/3-29.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/judges/3-28.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/judges/1-30.htm">Zebulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/4-12.htm">Abinoam</a> <a href="/judges/4-8.htm">Barak</a> <a href="/judges/4-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/13-14.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/judges/4-7.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/judges/4-14.htm">Hasn't</a> <a href="/judges/4-23.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/judges/4-9.htm">Kedesh</a> <a href="/judges/4-12.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/judges/4-12.htm">Tabor</a> <a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/judges/4-10.htm">Zebulun</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 4</div>1. <a href="/judges/4-1.htm">Deborah and Barak deliver them from Jabin and Sisera</a> 17. <a href="/judges/4-17.htm">Jael kills Sisera</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali Deborah, a prophetess and judge, calls Barak, indicating her leadership role in Israel during a time of oppression by the Canaanites. Kedesh in Naphtali is a Levitical city of refuge, highlighting Barak's tribal affiliation and the strategic location for gathering troops. This summoning underscores the divine initiative in Israel's deliverance, as God often raises leaders from unexpected places.and said to him, “Surely the LORD, the God of Israel, is commanding you: Deborah speaks with authority, affirming that her message is from Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. This emphasizes the theocratic nature of Israel's leadership, where God directly guides His people. The phrase underscores the importance of obedience to divine commands, a recurring theme in the Old Testament.‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, Mount Tabor is a prominent hill in the Jezreel Valley, strategically significant for military operations. Its selection as a gathering point suggests a tactical advantage against the Canaanite forces. The command to "go and march" reflects the necessity of faith and action in response to God's directives.taking with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun. The tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun are called to provide troops, highlighting the unity and cooperation required among the tribes of Israel. The number ten thousand signifies a substantial force, yet still small compared to the enemy, emphasizing reliance on divine intervention. This gathering of men prefigures the collective action needed in spiritual warfare, as seen in the New Testament call for believers to stand together in faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/deborah.htm">Deborah</a> A prophetess and judge of Israel, who played a crucial role in delivering God's message to Barak. 2. <a href="/topical/b/barak.htm">Barak</a> Son of Abinoam, a military leader from the tribe of Naphtali, called by God through Deborah to lead Israel against the Canaanite oppression. 3. <a href="/topical/k/kedesh_in_naphtali.htm">Kedesh in Naphtali</a> A city in the territory of Naphtali, serving as Barak's home and a gathering place for the troops. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mount_tabor.htm">Mount Tabor</a> A strategic location where Barak was instructed to deploy his troops, known for its prominence in the Jezreel Valley. 5. <a href="/topical/n/naphtali_and_zebulun.htm">Naphtali and Zebulun</a> Two tribes of Israel whose men were called to join Barak in the battle against the Canaanites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_calling_and_obedience.htm">Divine Calling and Obedience</a> God often calls individuals to tasks that require faith and courage. Like Barak, we must respond to God's call with trust and action. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_god's_plan.htm">Role of Women in God's Plan</a> Deborah's leadership as a judge and prophetess demonstrates that God uses both men and women to accomplish His purposes. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Barak's account encourages believers to step out in faith, even when the odds seem insurmountable, trusting in God's promises and commands. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a> The involvement of the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun highlights the importance of unity and cooperation among God's people in fulfilling His mission. <a href="/topical/s/strategic_obedience.htm">Strategic Obedience</a> God's instructions to Barak to gather at Mount Tabor show that obedience to God's specific strategies is crucial for victory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 4</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_to_ancient_giants.htm">Where is Mount Tabor mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/can_a_woman_lead_a_nation_in_the_bible.htm">Does the Bible allow a woman to lead a nation?</a> <a href="/q/where_is_mount_tabor_in_the_bible.htm">Where is Mount Tabor mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_challenges_did_deborah_face.htm">What challenges did Deborah overcome throughout her life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) Barak.--The name means "lightning" (Jos., Antt.), as does Barca, the family name of Hannibal and Hasdrubal. So in Virgil, the Scipios are called "two lightnings of war." (Comp. Boanerges, <a href="/mark/3-17.htm" title="And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:">Mark 3:17</a>.)Kedesh-naphtali.--The name "Kedesh" means a holy city. There were, therefore, many towns of the name, as Kadesh-Barnea (<a href="/numbers/20-1.htm" title="Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people stayed in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.">Numbers 20:1</a>; <a href="/joshua/15-23.htm" title="And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,">Joshua 15:23</a>), and Kedesh in Issachar (<a href="/joshua/12-22.htm" title="The king of Kedesh, one; the king of Jokneam of Carmel, one;">Joshua 12:22</a>). Jerusalem is called "the holy, the noble" (El kuds, es shereef). This sanctuary of Naphtali was a Levitical refuge city in Galilee (<a href="/joshua/19-35.htm" title="And the fenced cities are Ziddim, Zer, and Hammath, Rakkath, and Chinnereth,">Joshua 19:35</a>; <a href="/joshua/20-7.htm" title="And they appointed Kedesh in Galilee in mount Naphtali, and Shechem in mount Ephraim, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, in the mountain of Judah.">Joshua 20:7</a>; <a href="/joshua/21-32.htm" title="And out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Hammothdor with her suburbs, and Kartan with her suburbs; three cities.">Joshua 21:32</a>). Josephus says that it was not far from Ph?nicia (Jos., Antt. xiii. 5, ? 6). The site of it is probably at Kades, four miles north-west of Lake Merom. The reading of the Syriac and Arabic versions here--Rakam--is inexplicable. The fact that the fame of Barak had penetrated from the northern city to the southern limits of Ephraim shows that he must have been a man of great mark. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Kedesh-naphtali, i.e. Kedesh in the tribe of Naphtali (<a href="/joshua/19-37.htm">Joshua 19:37</a>), as distinguished from Kedesh in the south of Judah (<a href="/joshua/15-23.htm">Joshua 15:23</a>), and others. It still keeps the name of Kades, and lies four miles north-west of Lake Huleh. There are numerous ancient remains. Hath not the Lord, etc. She sneaks as "a prophetess" announcing God s commands, not her own opinions; declaring God's promises, not merely her own hopes or wishes. <a href="/commentaries/judges/4-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>She summoned וַתִּשְׁלַ֗ח (wat·tiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out Barak לְבָרָ֣ק (lə·ḇā·rāq) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1301.htm">Strong's 1301: </a> Barak -- 'flash of lightning', an Israelite leader son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Abinoam אֲבִינֹ֔עַם (’ă·ḇî·nō·‘am) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_42.htm">Strong's 42: </a> Abinoam -- 'my father is delight', the father of Barak from Kedesh מִקֶּ֖דֶשׁ (miq·qe·ḏeš) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6943.htm">Strong's 6943: </a> Kedesh -- 'sanctuary', the name of several places in Israel in Naphtali נַפְתָּלִ֑י (nap̄·tā·lî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them and said וַתֹּ֨אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to him, אֵלָ֜יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “Has not הֲלֹ֥א (hă·lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no the LORD, יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵֽי־ (’ĕ·lō·hê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc commanded you: צִוָּ֣ה ׀ (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order ‘Go, לֵ֤ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and march וּמָֽשַׁכְתָּ֙ (ū·mā·šaḵ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4900.htm">Strong's 4900: </a> To draw, drag to Mount בְּהַ֣ר (bə·har) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country Tabor, תָּב֔וֹר (tā·ḇō·wr) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8396.htm">Strong's 8396: </a> Tabor -- a mountain Southwest of the Sea of Galilee taking וְלָקַחְתָּ֣ (wə·lā·qaḥ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take with you עִמְּךָ֗ (‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with ten עֲשֶׂ֤רֶת (‘ă·śe·reṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> Ten thousand אֲלָפִים֙ (’ă·lā·p̄îm) Number - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> A thousand men אִ֔ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person of Naphtali נַפְתָּלִ֖י (nap̄·tā·lî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them and Zebulun? זְבֻלֽוּן׃ (zə·ḇu·lūn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/4-6.htm">OT History: Judges 4:6 She sent and called Barak the son (Jd Judg. 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