Women in the Bible-What Can We Learn From Them?

 Jael

Who was Jael?  She was the wife of Heber, a non-Israelite.  Jael took a fearless stand for God's people.

What did she do? Jael acted decisively when Sisera, the chief of the Canaanite army, showed up in her camp.  Sisera had lost his battle against Israel and was now looking for refuge and shelter. Jael Invited him into her tent to hide and rest. While he was sleeping she executed him. - JUDGES 4:17-21. 

Jael's action fulfilled prophecy spoken by Deborah:  "It will be into the hand of a woman that Jehovah will give Sisera."(Judges 4:9)  For her role, Jael was praised as he "most blessed of women." - JUDGES 5:24.  

What can we learn from Jael?  Jael acted with initiative and courage.  Her experience shows how can can maneuver events to fulfill prophecy.

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