Who was Barak?

Military commander in Israel.

The story of Barak

Barak - Judge
Barak - Judge
Judge

Barak was a biblical figure from the Book of Judges in the Hebrew Bible. He was the son of Abinoam from the tribe of Naphtali. He is best known for leading an army of 10,000 men against the Canaanite army of Sisera, which was led by Jabin, the king of Hazor. Barak was summoned by the prophetess Deborah to lead the Israelites against the Canaanites. He agreed to do so, but only if Deborah accompanied him. She agreed, and together they led the Israelites to victory. Barak is also known for his faith in God. He trusted that God would help him defeat the Canaanites, and he was rewarded for his faith. After the battle, Barak and Deborah sang a song of praise to God. Barak is remembered for his courage and faith in God. He is an example of how faith in God can lead to victory. He is also remembered for his willingness to obey God's commands, even when it seemed impossible.

Name meaning

Lightning or flash of lightning.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Judge

First mention

Judges 4:6

Appearances in the Bible

13 mentions

Barak in the Bible

Explore all 3 chapters where Barak appears

Judges

Chapter 4

Yael Kills Sisera

Deborah, a prophetess, leads Israel to victory against the Canaanites.

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Judges

Chapter 5

The Song of Deborah

Deborah and Barak sing a song of victory and praise God.

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Hebrews

Chapter 11

Examples of Faith

This chapter provides examples of people from the Old Testament who lived by faith, inspiring readers to follow their ex...

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