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    Deborah — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on deborah, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Judges 4:4 (KJV)

      What two offices did Deborah hold?

      Answer: Prophetess and judge

      Study note. Deborah, a prophetess… she judged Israel at that time.

      Read Judges 4:4 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Judges 4:5 (KJV)

      Under what tree did Deborah judge?

      Answer: The palm tree of Deborah

      Study note. She dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah.

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    3. Lesson 3 · Judges 4:6 (KJV)

      Whom did Deborah summon to lead Israel's army?

      Answer: Barak

      Study note. She sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam.

      Read Judges 4:6 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Judges 4:7 (KJV)

      Who was the enemy captain against Israel?

      Answer: Sisera

      Study note. Sisera, the captain of his army.

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    5. Lesson 5 · Judges 4:2 (KJV)

      What king did Sisera serve?

      Answer: Jabin king of Canaan

      Study note. Jabin king of Canaan… the captain of whose host was Sisera.

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    6. Lesson 6 · Judges 4:8 (KJV)

      What condition did Barak give before going?

      Answer: If Deborah went with him

      Study note. If thou wilt go with me, then I will go.

      Read Judges 4:8 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Judges 4:9 (KJV)

      Into whose hand did Deborah say the LORD would sell Sisera?

      Answer: A woman

      Study note. The LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.

      Read Judges 4:9 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Judges 4:21 (KJV)

      Which woman killed Sisera with a tent peg?

      Answer: Jael

      Study note. Then Jael Heber's wife took a nail of the tent.

      Read Judges 4:21 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Judges 5:21 (KJV)

      Near what river was the battle fought?

      Answer: Kishon

      Study note. The river of Kishon swept them away.

      Read Judges 5:21 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Judges 5:31 (KJV)

      How long did the land have rest after Deborah's victory?

      Answer: 40 years

      Study note. And the land had rest forty years.

      Read Judges 5:31 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does deborah point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?