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Barak

בָּרָק · ba.raq · H1301Βαράκ · Barak · G09131 other spelling“thunder, or in vain” Hitchcock's 186914 mentions in 3 books, most in Judges (12)

Who he was

Barak was an Israelite commander from the tribe of Naphtali who played a significant role in the victory over the Canaanite forces led by Sisera (Judges 4). Deborah, a prophetess and judge of Israel, summoned Barak and instructed him to gather troops from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun to fight against Sisera's army. Barak agreed to go only if Deborah accompanied him, to which she consented but prophesied that the honor of the victory would go to a woman. Barak led the Israelite forces to Mount Tabor, where they decisively defeated Sisera's army. The victory was celebrated in the Song of Deborah and Barak (Judges 5), which praises their leadership and God's deliverance. Barak is later mentioned in 1 Samuel 12:11 as one of the deliverers sent by God to save Israel from their enemies. The New Testament also commends Barak's faith in Hebrews 11:32, listing him among the examples of those who through faith conquered kingdoms and administered justice.

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FatherAbinoam
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Every mention

14 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
JudgesChapter 4: 9 mentionsChapter 5: 3 mentions12 mentions
Judges 4:6She 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…Judges 4:8Barak said to her, “If you will go with me, then I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go.”Judges 4:9She said, “I will surely go with you. Nevertheless, the journey that you take won’t be for your honor; for Yahweh will sell Sisera into a woman’s hand.” Deborah arose, and went with Barak…Judges 4:10Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali together to Kedesh. Ten thousand men followed him; and Deborah went up with him.Judges 4:12They told Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam had gone up to Mount Tabor.Judges 4:14Deborah said to Barak, “Go; for this is the day in which Yahweh has delivered Sisera into your hand. Hasn’t Yahweh gone out before you?” So Barak went down from Mount Tabor, and ten…Judges 4:15Yahweh confused Sisera, all his chariots, and all his army, with the edge of the sword before Barak. Sisera abandoned his chariot and fled away on his feet.Judges 4:16But Barak pursued the chariots and the army to Harosheth of the Gentiles; and all the army of Sisera fell by the edge of the sword. There was not a man left.Judges 4:22Behold, as Barak pursued Sisera, Jael came out to meet him, and said to him, “Come, and I will show you the man whom you seek.” He came to her; and behold, Sisera lay dead, and the tent…Judges 5:1Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,Judges 5:12‘Awake, awake, Deborah! Awake, awake, utter a song! Arise, Barak, and lead away your captives, you son of Abinoam.’Judges 5:15The princes of Issachar were with Deborah. As was Issachar, so was Barak. They rushed into the valley at his feet. By the watercourses of Reuben, there were great resolves of heart.
1 SamuelChapter 12: 1 mention1 mention
1 Samuel 12:11Yahweh sent Jerubbaal, Bedan, Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side; and you lived in safety.
HebrewsChapter 11: 1 mention1 mention
Hebrews 11:32What more shall I say? For the time would fail me if I told of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets—

What the dictionary says

Lightning, the son of Abinoam (Judg. 4:6).

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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