"1209-1169 BC: Deborah is a unique character in the Bible. She is the only woman to be a Judge of Israel. She was a prophetess and Judge of Israel, the equivalent of king. Her commander Barak demanded Deborah to accompany him in military campaigns. This general is given a prophecy that his army will win but won’t go to battle without Deborah because Barak had incredible faith in Deborah, if not in God, and that Deborah was a courageous and faithful woman." (JRSL-UCYG)