Mount Tabor

Overview

• Type: Mountain
• Testament: Old
• Modern Location: Lower Galilee

Biblical Significance

Mount Tabor is the gathering place for Barak’s army before the battle against Sisera.

Key Events

• Deborah and Barak — Barak gathers ten thousand men at Tabor

Key People Associated

• Deborah — Commands Barak to go
• Barak — Gathers the army
• Sisera — Defeated after Barak descends

Important Verses

“Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men…” — Judges 4:6

Cross-References

• Judges

Notes

Tabor marks the place where prophetic command becomes public action.