Was Barak a proud man, stung by receiving his marching orders through a woman? On the contrary, he said that he would go on this mission only if Deborah accompanied him. This was no lack of faith on his part. The apostle Paul later listed Barak among men and women of great faith. (Heb. 11:1, 2, 32) Barak was expressing his faith by asking Deborah to go with him and his men. He knew that Jehovah was using her, and he wanted as much of Jehovah’s guidance as possible.

• Judges 4:1-16,