Barak

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Role: Military leader under Deborah’s prophetic direction
• Family: Son of Abinoam
• Key Books: Judges

Biography

Barak is summoned by Deborah to gather men at Mount Tabor and fight Sisera. He hesitates to go unless Deborah goes with him, and the honor of killing Sisera goes to Jael.

Key Events

• Deborah and Barak — Leads Israel’s army against Sisera

Relationships

• Deborah — Prophetess who summons him
• Sisera — Enemy commander defeated in the campaign
• Jael — Kills Sisera

Important Verses

“If thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, then I will not go.” — Judges 4:8

Cross-References

• Mentioned in: Judges, Hebrews 11:32

Notes

Barak is flawed but faithful enough to appear in Hebrews 11.