colorfully illustrated page from a kids’ Bible is more accurate than the many writers and pastors who said Deborah didn’t really matter.  She was clearly named with the Hebrew word for “prophet.” She judged Israel as Moses once had, sitting down in a public place to receive requests for help and wisdom. She spoke God’s message authoritatively. And for all this, she was praised in song in Judges 5. Deborah wasn’t a mistake. She 3/