Sisera

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Role: Commander of Jabin’s army
• Family: Associated with Harosheth of the Gentiles
• Key Books: Judges

Biography

Sisera commands nine hundred iron chariots and oppresses Israel for twenty years. After the LORD routs his army before Barak, Sisera flees on foot and is killed by Jael.

Key Events

• Deborah and Barak — Sisera’s army is defeated

Relationships

• Barak — Pursues him
• Deborah — Prophesies his defeat
• Jael — Kills him

Important Verses

“And all the host of Sisera fell upon the edge of the sword; and there was not a man left.” — Judges 4:16

Cross-References

• Mentioned in: Judges

Notes

Sisera’s iron chariots look invincible until the LORD fights for Israel.