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An Open-Air Courtroom
Commentators explain that Deborah didn't hold court in a formal building or city gate, but sat under a well-known palm tree. This made her accessible to all Israelites who "came up to her for judgment." In a time of chaos and danger, her leadership was public and personal, centered in a secure, natural setting rather than a fortified city.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 4:5
18th Century
Theologian
She dwelt - Rather, “she sat,” namely, to judge the people (Judges 4:10), but not in the usual place, “the gate” ([Reference Rut…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 4:5
19th Century
Bishop
She dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah.—Similarly, Abraham is said to have lived under the oak of Mamre ([Reference Genesis 14:1…
John Gill
On Judges 4:5
17th Century
Pastor
And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah Her dwelling house was under a palm tree, or rather she sat under one, in the open air…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 4:4–9
17th Century
Minister
Deborah was a prophetess: one instructed in divine knowledge by the inspiration of the Spirit of God. She judged Israel as God's mouth to them, cor…