Judg 4:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8-9 : Barak wanted Deborah to go with him into battle. He believed her presence would give him God’s guidance and courage ( If you will go with me, then I will go , Judges 4:8 ). Barak did not want to fight unless Deborah was there to help and pray for him. Deborah agreed to go, showing her bravery and faith. She told Barak that he would not get all the honor for the victory, because God would allow a woman to defeat Sisera ( The Lord shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman , Judges 4:9 ). This would remind everyone that God, not human strength, gives victory. Barak cared more about doing what was right and having God’s help than about personal glory. So Deborah went with him, ready to support and lead the people with courage.

‏ Judges 4:8

v. 8-9: Barak wanted Deborah to go with him into battle. He believed her presence would give him God’s guidance and courage (If you will go with me, then I will go, Judges 4:8 ^a). Barak did not want to fight unless Deborah was there to help and pray for him. Deborah agreed to go, showing her bravery and faith. She told Barak that he would not get all the honor for the victory, because God would allow a woman to defeat Sisera (The Lord shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman, Judges 4:9 ^b). This would remind everyone that God, not human strength, gives victory. Barak cared more about doing what was right and having God’s help than about personal glory. So Deborah went with him, ready to support and lead the people with courage.