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Deborah's roll call of tribes
Deborah's song praises tribes that joined the war, chides reluctant ones, and curses one group for staying home. That group is never mentioned in the Bible again.
War memories decide who belongs.
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By honoring Jael, a non-Israelite, the song also challenges those who would exclude her clan. It defines membership in a community where kings play no role.
Bible reference: Judges 5:13–23
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 44
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