All the Women of the Bible Jael : https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/all-women-bible/Jael, Bible Study Monthly, http://www.biblefellowshipunion.co.uk/2006/Jul_Aug/JaelSisa.htm, Commentary On The Book of Judges 2., Dr. Peter Pett BA, BD (Hons-London) DD, She was Jewish, but as Mordecai had recommended, she never exposed her ethnicity or family background. Martin Luther was particularly fond of Judith and held her up as an example of virtue and godly living. The Bible records a number of cases of intermarriage; the father-in-law of Moses was apparently a Kenite, but it is not clear whether this was Jethro. midrash praises Yael, wife of Heber the Kenite, and includes her among the devout women converts, together with Hagar, Asenath, Zipporah, Shiphrah, Puah, the daughter of Pharaoh, Rahab, and Ruth (Yalkut Shimoni on Joshua, para . In that age women were the responsible party for making and setting up the tents in which they would live, wherever they settled. I could not believe that such violence was in the Bible. Worse, he did this when she was alone. We do not know if Jael was concerned for her safety once Sisera awoke from his sleep, or if she was just doing the will of God with the action she took. Remember the story of Lot and the angels? Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 10:00, "What are the most popular Jewish baby names in Israel? It could just mean that their lives will take turns they didnt see coming. Sisera was in flight and Barak in pursuit. Jezebel Who was Jezebel? We should be constantly ready to run to him, confess our sins, and then bask in the victory of the cross. She brought him cream in a lordly dish. He made requests of his hostessbad manners for a guest. They also can tolerate dehydration and high body temperatures. She crashed through and transfixed his temples. Jael went on to show Sisera every possible kindness. She was described as a prophetess, and, in fact, is one of the seven major female prophets in the Bible. He asked for water, she gave him milk; Newsom and Ringe consider her a survivor caught up in her husband's politics. Heber was the head of his home so he was the only one to really offer that. -2 Corinthians 3:5-6. The Israelite army, however, had strategically no chance of success since they were sorely lacking in soldiers and weaponry. Remember too, the horrific account as noted by Jewish historian, Josephus. Sisera asked Jael for a drink of water; she gave him milk instead. Jael is the heroine who kills Sisera after the battle of Jabin, king of Hazor, against Israel under Deborah and Barak (Judges 4:17). He remained in her tent though his presence there endangered everyone in the encampment. The task set before her took a large amount of courage. Jael followed the law of God in murdering a general of a Canaanite symbolic of taking away the oppression of the land and returning back to the Law of God, and not choosing to follow the unquestionable law the of hospitality that led only to abuse, oppression, detriment, and horror to women. Change). And in many ways we can see, from the story of Samson, just how weak Delilah was in her relation to Samson. So what about you, lovely? Thus, Jael was very capable of holding a tent peg in one hand and utilize the use of a hammer, or maul, in the other. There Barak found Sisera lying dead on the ground, with the tent peg through the side of his head, God defeated King Jabin of Canaan for the Israelites. Forty stations within a 20 km2 Maltese maerl bed were sampled by grab to gather data on sediment granulometry and the percentage mass, sphericity, and morphotype of rhodoliths. Do not be afraid.. Conclusion These are tools she knew how to use well because she made tents. In one episode she tells him the biblical story of her first name. [6], Deborah, a prophetess and judge, advised Barak to mobilize the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulon on Mount Tabor to do battle against King Jabin of Canaan. And God doubles down on this theme by using another woman, Jael, to deal the fatal blow to Israel's enemy. http://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/jael-bible, Jael: Blessed Among Women Or Bible Bad Girl?, Heid, Bill, http://www.offthegridnews.com/2012/05/06/jael-blessed-among-women-or-bible-bad-girl/, Jael, C.E. After Barak demurs at the behest of the prophetess Deborah, God turns Sisera over to Jael, killing him by driving a tent peg through his skull after he enters her tent near the great tree in Zaanannim near Kedesh. She is considered one of the outstanding female warriors of the Bible next to Deborah. Jael probably had her own tent separate from her husbands living quarters. of Common jackals are a little smaller than wolves and are recognizable by their bushy tails. Jael is best known for killing Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army, in a bloody, gruesome manner. If we are honest, many times our enemies want to see our destruction. Adaptations to windblown deserts include double rows of eyelashes, the ability to close the nostrils, and wide-spreading soft feet. You can also download it and share it with anyone else you feel would benefit from it: In the beginning of Judges 4 we are told that the children of Israel had been harshly oppressed by Jabin, the King of Canaan, for twenty years as a result of their sin (Judges 4:1-3). Step 6 print z. And Jael took Sisera and pushed him onto the ground from the bed. Ezra Glenn's song "Sisera Sleeps" from 2020's "Two-Heel Sandwich" refers to Jael's actions. David thanked her for this and repented of his desire to seek revenge. Together, Heber and Jael live under the rich umbrella of safety and wealth afforded under a ratified peace treaty between themselves and General Sisera. Barak, the leader of the army, needed some spiritual support to approach the army. Women, especially Jael, then had every reason to be terrified for fear of being raped at the hand of her guest. And Jael was living amongst the Canaanites, harboring a Canaanite general, knowing full well the evil he was capable of. In the narrative about the military heroine Deborah, Yael kills Sisera, the Canaanite general of King Jabin, after he escapes from the battle with Deborah's general, Barak. But she is mentioned in Judges 5 as well in the song of Deborah and Barak. It is believed they served customers wherever they traveled in the way of metalworkers. Who was Melchizedek and Why was He so Important? All rights reserved. All rights reserved, An Interview with Susan B. Mead on One Wise Woman, An Interview with Tiny oN 5 Things We can Learn from the Women of the Bible, Lessons from Jael on God's Chosen Vessels, there would be no glory for [Barak] in the journey [that he was] taking, for the Lord [would] sell Sisera into the hand of a woman, all the army of Sisera fell by the edge of the sword [and] not a man was left, there was peace between Jabinand the house of Heber, Click here for the supreme guide to finding your purpose as god's chosen vessel. Due to Jaels actions, the children of Israel won their battle for freedom against King Jabin and had rest [in their land] for forty years. Deborah does accompany Barak, an Israelite general, to fight the Canaanites. Jael was no match for him, neither in size nor military strategy. We too can and must be instruments of deliverance for others. Chapter 14--Jael Her Name Means "A Wild or Mountain Goat" Her Character: Decisive and courageous, she seized the opportunity to slay an enemy of God's people. He sees our potential in Him, which is why it is important that we dont disqualify ourselves from going towards the things that we know that He has called us be, do or have. But Jael also knows that her faithful God will break the bonds of slavery as long as the Israelites humble themselves, and turn back to the One True God of their nation. Dont be afraid. So Sisera went into Jaels tent, and she covered him with a blanket, Sisera said to Jael, Go stand at the entrance to the tent. But if you will not go with me, I will not go, But because of your attitude, you will not be honored when Sisera is defeated. They were familiar to the Israelites through the connection of Jethro to Moses, and their skill as metalworkers was welcomed wherever they camped. I was 2 months pregnant sitting in Gods presence when I heard the him say, You are having a girl. Just a few years earlier, a woman born in Bethlehem was married to a Levite, and the couple argued constantly. I also want you to recognise that you are capable of bringing the word that God has given you to pass. Eve is the Great Mother, Everywoman. In the Baroque period, Jael continued to be a sexual figure in art. If you are a Bible study teacher, you are free to allow this content to influence the lessons you teach or the sermons you present. Deborah went on to tell Barak to gather his men for the battle, and Barak responded this way: If you will go with me, I will go, but if you will not go with me, I will not go. Judges 4:8, Photo Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain. Jael would also be familiar with the legendary Ehud, a Benjamite who recently drove a knife into the heart of King Eglon of the Moabites during Israels last cycle of oppression. Barak demurred, saying he would go, provided she would also. Esther's narrative depicts a young girl maturing into her God-given duty and setting an example for all time. The way she killed Sisera was really gruesome and inglorious. The Kenites, being Nomadic, lived near Jericho but moved south to the region of Negev. Jael was the wife of Heber who was a Kenite, the same ethnic group that Moses' father-in-law (Jethro) had been from (Judges 4:11). The Hebrew ya'el means ibex, a nimble, sure-footed mountain goat native to that region. Appearance of Other Varieties She is the only female judge, the only one to be called a prophet, and the only one described as performing a judicial function. Camels are used as draft and saddle animals in desert regions of Africa, Arabia, and Asia. The Archaeological Study Bible, NIV version, Zondervan Publishers, 2005. What is important is that when the time came to make the decision, she didnt hesitate. You have the right to your own mind, no matter what your husband says and does, or where he takes you. It is believed they served customers wherever they traveled in the way of metalworkers. Come in. Sisera was pursued by the people of Israel at the request of Deborah the Judge. We'll get deeper into three of her weaknesses, and how they apply to us in our modern, 21st century lives as Christians. It was full fat milk in a large bowl. Sisera arrived on foot at the tent of Heber on the plain of Zaanaim. Not only that, she likely had extensive experience putting up tents with tent pegs and so she was skilled with this tool. Through her husband Heber, Jael had kinship ties with the Israelites. The name Jael means "mountain goat". By Jaels one act, she saves Israel from oppression, reverses the traitorious bedmates of Israel with Canaan, demolishes the law of rape under the guise of hospitality, saves her own reputation, becomes a woman warrior in her own right, and fulfills Deborahs prophecy. They knew very little back ", "forgot to address your question, "How do you people dress and feed yourselves?" [citation needed]. It literally translates to "he shall ascend or go up". And just like the Virgin Mary, she became an unlikely heroine of a prophecy fulfilled. In an astounding turn of events, the Shunammite woman gave birth to a child as promised, but, several years later, he died. Tweet. The verb (ya'al) means to profit, benefit or be of any (or much) practical use.Curiously, nouns (ya'al) and (ya'ala) describe the male and female mountain goat respectively.Some scholars insist that these nouns derive from a whole other but unused verb, namely one meaning to ascend. Elisha came and eventually revived the child. He brought the battlefield to his allys encampment. She put the tent peg to the side of Siseras head and hit it with a hammer. It went against everything she knew about hospitality, something hugely important to her culture at the time. Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army fled from the battle on foot. Jael was the wife of Heber - "Now, Heber the Kenite, a descendant of Moses' brother-in-law, Hobab, had moved away from the other members of his tribe and pitched his tent by the oak of Zaanannim near Kedesh." (4:11) "Meanwhile, Sisera ran to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because Heber's family was on friendly terms . Others see her as a model of courage and power, a woman who risked her life to do the will of God, who shattered role expectations, and invites all of us to greater freedom. Medieval images of Jael, mostly in illuminated manuscripts, depicted her as both a defender of Israel and a prefiguration of the Virgin Mary. Today our battle isnt against a person; it is against the powers of darkness. During the battle, the Lord confused Sisera and his army and chariots. She was accustomed to setting up and tearing down camp. She was nowhere near ready for a battle of any kind. In Renaissance works the subject is one of the most commonly shown in the Power of Women topos, with other biblical women who triumphed over men, such as Judith or Delilah. She quietly went to Sisera. "Jael: Bible." Jael takes her wooden hammer used to erect her tent and a tent peg which held the tent ropes and with one expert blow drives the peg into the side of Siseras head pinning him to the ground as he dies. She was the wife of a man named Lappidoth. This was the best way to secure hospitality and protection. The Canaanite men kidnap the Bethlehem wife, brutally beat, torture, gang-rape her, and leave her for dead. If I asked most people to think of a warrior woman mentioned in Judges 4 and 5, I am pretty sure that most minds would go straight to Deborah. KNOWN OF ALL TENT DWELLING WOMENTO BE MOST BLESSEDJudges 4:17-22; 5:6, 24-27. Her hair is neatly braided and pinned back. Jael went out to meet Barak and said, Come in here, and I will show you the man you are looking for. So Barak entered the tent with Jael. Sisera died (Judges 4:21). The term Midianites is derived from Midian who was a son of Abraham and Keturah. All we know for sure, besides the account of her story, is that she was a Bedouin and the wife of Heber the Kenite. The name Jael comes from the verb (ya'al), to profit or be useful: The verb (ya'al) means to profit, benefit or be of any (or much) practical use. Others propose that physical ascension requires finding literal footing, whereas figurative ascension (in prosperity and cultural diversity) is fundamentally based on the mastery of practical and useful skills. He denounced religious rulers for heaping impossible burdens on the people listening to them. He entered the tent of a married woman. The armies met on the plain of Esdraelon, where Sisera's iron-bound chariots became hampered by the mud caused by a downpour during the night that caused the Wadi Kishon to overflow its banks. The other primary female character, Jael, has not been viewed so positively. But while she was doing that, she was very much aware of the fact that there was a battle going on. Despite their resemblance to goats, and their name, they are actually not closely related to goats. Have you ever read any of Davids prayers? According to tradition, both her and husband would have had separate tents, doubling her work, efforts and skill. So, what can we learn from this courageous womans story? "[12], There is also a reference to the story of Jael in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Situations are ever-changing in this life and opportunities pass by quickly. He dealt with the wife rather than her husband. I will make Sisera, the commander of King Jabins army, come to you. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. On the day Sisera died, Deborah and Barak honor Jael with song: Jael is most blessed of women,the wife of Heber the Kenite,she is most blessed amongtent-dwelling women.Judges 5:24. Jael was vigilant Jael was the typical woman taking care of the daily affairs of her home. They reconciled, and warily journeyed home through the land of Canaan staying the night with an old man of the friendly Ephraim tribe. Just before the battle had begun a downpour caused the battleground to become deep mud and Deborah took advantage of the circumstances, thus the Israelite foot soldiers were able to overtake the Canaanite iron chariots. Eve means 'life-bearer'. A guest, once ritually invited into the home, had to be protected and cared for, even at the expense of everyone else in the house even at the expense of giving the woman of the house to the guest of honor for his lascivious pleasure. That is why the Song of Deborah was written for On the day that the Israelites defeated Sisera, Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song (Judges 5:2-31) in tribute, first and foremost to God but Jael was hailed as a heroine and was part if this Song of Deborah and gave Jael a right and fitting place in the history of Israel. He was a powerful and cruel man who oppressed the Israelites for twenty years. Dont be afraid. So Sisera went into Jaels tent, and she covered him with a blanket (Judges 4:18) and Sisera thought he would be safe there after his Canaanite forces had been defeated since Not one of Siseras men was left alive (Judges 4:16b). Most blessed among women is Jael, Abagail was kind and intelligent. Then she tucked him into bed like a baby. If she did not act, King Jabil and the Canaanites would continue their oppressive power over the Israelites. At the time a prophetess named Deborah was judge over Israel, and people went to her in matters of justice. Grow, develop and die 5. She will be blessed above all women (Judges 5:24) because of her heroic act. I too have one of the sweetest little granddaughters on the planetshes almost 6 & wants to know more about this Jael ( her name is Jaela but she is a namesake) .thanks for the info, I will definitely pass it all on to her!!!! Moreover, she has a masculine name and Sisera addresses her using . But as Ive grown in my walk with Christ, Ive come to appreciate that the Bible is about seeing God in the realness of our human experiences. Warrior, Dancer, Seductress, Queen: Women in Judges and Biblical Israel, Susan Ackerman, Anchor Bible Heber (whose name means ally,) contracts himself out to the Canaanite army led by General Sisera for weapon-making. The story of Jael in the Bible was one that completely shocked me the first time I read it. She took a leave of absence, and stayed with her parents for awhile, leaving the husband to travel hundreds of miles to fetch her back. Jael, however, offered refuge to a fleeing enemy general, NOT ritual hospitality. He commanded Jael to watch over the tent and tell any inquirers that no one was there. This might explain why she had no reservations about getting involved in this Israelite battle with the Canaanites. 1.3 Mary was not Loud and Boastful. 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. To take a refugee into her tent, show him hospitality and make him feel safe, and then kill him was an act of gruesome treachery. They were well-educated, wealthy, wives, mothers, and judging from the number of solo female portraits single women or widows. This was a great day for Israel as God defeated King Jabin of Canaan for the Israelites. (LogOut/ Step 2 declare three integers x, y & z. More positively, Jael was included in sets of the female Nine Worthies, such as the prints by Hans Burgkmair. More of her work can be found at Woman of Noble Character. Deborah, also spelled Debbora, prophet and heroine in the Old Testament (Judg. 5:2426) recounts: Extolled above women be Jael, Why shouldnt he take refuge in the tent of a woman uninvolved in the war? Jewish Virtual Library, http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/judaica/ejud_0002_0012_0_11033.html In fact, the events are mentioned as taking place in the "days of Jael" - an honour to have the date identified with her - and she is called " the most blessed among women " for her actions. The name Delilah in Hebrew means "weak; poor.". The Jezebel Bible story comes to a close with the queen's gory death. [19] This can be seen in the Stavelot Bible, the Speculus Darmstadt, as well as several other texts. She didnt waste a moment thinking, If only I had a sword. She simply took up the tools at hand and did what was being asked of her. The earliest known depiction of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah was discovered at an ancient synagogue in Israel, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced last week. It was effective, but it was also violent and gory. Judges 4 and 5. Sisera was the commander of the Canaanite army. God gave the Israelites a seemingly impossible defeat against the superior Canaanite army thus giving them access to the fertile plains of Jezreel and Esdraelon. Deborah was the first. And understandably, her virtue is at risk of being violated. Jael or Yael (Hebrew: Yl) is a heroine in the Hebrew Bible's Book of Judges who delivers Israel from the army of King Jabin of Canaan.After Barak demurs at the behest of the prophetess Deborah, God turns Sisera over to Jael, killing him by driving a tent peg through his skull after he enters her tent near the great tree in Zaanannim near Kedesh. T here are many great examples of strong women in the Bible to learn from. Characteristics Of Esther In The Bible . A woman who, akin to the Virgin Mary, courageously helped save the Israelite nation despite the oppressive cultural norms for women, and chose Gods people over her own reputation. The only one who can help us do that is Jesus. There is no doubt that he was bigger and very much stronger than Jael. During the time of the Judges There was a woman prophet named Deborah. Siseras army was quickly losing, so in one last ditch effort to save his life Sisera got out of his chariot and fled on foot, Jael saw Sisera and came out to meet him. Mountain Goat. Trust in God's Word Deborah trusted in the word of God. The portability of Java-based software (which means that you can write your code in a system and run it anywhere) is one of the most important characteristics of Java. When not shown in the act of killing Sisera, she carries her hammer and sometimes the spike, making her easy to identify. In the Hebrew Bible, Judges 4-5 tells the lurid story of the heroic figure of Jael, the formidable woman who saves Israel from the Canaanite army by seducing their general, Sisera, and then nailing his head to the ground with a tent-peg. He is the one who gives life; he is the one who cancels our debts; he is the one who nails our sins to the cross once and for all. [21] Ladies sometimes chose to have their portraits painted as Jael, a transformation achieved by holding a hammer and spike.[22]. Jaels primary job, though, was to pitch tents, and she had become an expert in all phases of making, pitching, and striking such dwellings. Step 5 store result of step 4 to z. When the Canaanites were defeated by Barak, Sisera, the captain of Jabin's army, fled and sought refuge with the friendly tribe of Heber, beneath the oaks of Zaanaim. Jael is a woman of action - she goes out to meet Sisera, initiates conversation with him, invites him into her tent, and covers him up. They were responsible for Israels great victory over the Canaanites but ultimately, it was because of God (Judges 4:14-16). Hospitality laws in the middle east, at that time, were very strict. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. And to protect his interests, Heber quite probably informs General Sisera of Baraks battle plan, and is richly rewarded with a commission to build 900 iron chariots. She would have had no settled home, moving from place to place as a way of obtaining food, finding pasture for livestock, or otherwise making a living. She was not about to play around with this evil man. You can follow Jack on Google Plus or check out his book Blind Chance or Intelligent Design available on Amazon. Jael or Yael (Hebrew: Yl) is a heroine in the Hebrew Bible's Book of Judges who delivers Israel from the army of King Jabin of Canaan. A woman who was married to a mercenary and opportunist, but herself was faithful to the Israel nation and to God. The tent peg went through the side of his head and into the ground. [16] Biblical commentaries have viewed Jael as either a heroine or someone much less so. When Moses fled Egypt and went to Midian he met Jethro and eventually married his daughter Zipporah, thus marrying into the tribe of Kenite. That required skillful use of a mallet and tent peg. Sisera was very tired, so he was sleeping. Take in and use energy , do work, produce waste 3. Yet, God used this to accomplish the purpose of delivering Israel from the evil grip of the Canaanites. Jael is a Hebrew name, from Yal meaning "ibex" or "chimois" (which are species of wild mountain goats), from the root yal meaning "to profit, to ascend" (perhaps in reference to the goat's nimble ability to ascend mountains with ease). 1 Corinthians 10:31 tells us, Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.. The CEO brushed off Jael's concerns, stating that there was enough business for everyone. This shows how desperate he was to not be found. After all, a sleeping man cannot defend himself. Jael showed Sisera great hospitality. Lets follow His (and Jaels) example and not get so caught up in following religious and cultural rules that we miss the calling of God to challenge the evil and oppression in the world. God's . 1 Characteristics of Mary, Mother of Jesus. So when Sisera approached her tent, she knew exactly who he was and what she needed to do. In spiritual warfare, you have to know who the enemy is. Despite this, once Jael saw that he was in a deep sleep, she took a tent peg and hammer, crept over to Sisera and drove the peg into his temple- so far that it went down into the ground. Even when we dont feel skilled or equipped or prepared, He ensures that we are for the sake of His glory. 1.2 Mary was Humble. Dont get me wrongJesus never broke rules to be rude or needlessly provoke people. When the Jews ate at King Achashverosh's (non-kosher) party, they brought death upon themselves. 5), putatively composed by her, is perhaps the oldest section of the . These nuts claim that God ", "Maybe what happened to you was simply something going on in your mind or heart ", "Medical science has progressed tremendously in the last 200 years. Then, however, another XYZ Burgers franchise opened just down the street from Jael's restaurant. And not just any milk. She was judge of Israel at that time. Siseras murder was a major act of treachery on Jaels part. We dont know if Jael originally intended to kill Sisera. The Canaanite army was strong. It can be easy to think that we must possess great skills in order to be used by the Lord to do great things for His kingdom. Copyright 2022 Nina Dafe. The old man, as was customary, offered up his own daughter instead so that he would not be guilty of offending his temporary guests. (The other Prophetess' are: Sarah, Deborah, Hannah, Abigail, and Esther . They did not know what to do. Deborah therefore agreed to go along with him but prophesied that there would be no glory for [Barak] in the journey [that he was] taking, for the Lord [would] sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. Two stations were monitored between July 1996 and April 1998 to study temporal variation in species diversity and abundance of the epi- and endo-benthos. Jael understandably feared for her body and her life. The Antiquities of the Jews, translated by William Whiston. Andy Botwin (Justin Kirk) goes to a Rabbinical school to dodge military service where he meets Yael Hoffman. When Sisera asked for a drink of water and Jael instead gave him prized goat milk, she was offering the best of the house, setting his mind at ease and allowing him to feel safe from his enemies. 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