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Sisera

American  
[sis-er-uh] / ˈsɪs ər ə /

noun

  1. the commander of the Canaanite army of King Jabin: killed by Jael. Judges 4:17–22.


Sisera British  
/ ˈsɪsərə /

noun

  1. a defeated leader of the Canaanites, who was assassinated by Jael (Judges 4:17–21)

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Why, for instance, is poached trout called Trout Sisera?

From Time Magazine Archive

A classic example of tactical guile was offered by the Prophetess Deborah in her battle with the Canaanite general, Sisera.

From Time Magazine Archive

And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said to him, "Turn in, my lord, turn in to me; fear not."

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

The mother of Sisera cried through the lattice.

From The Shadow of the Past by Young, F.E. Mills

What if a company of Jabin's host should come up to the tent-door, the instant she had done the deed, and inquire after Sisera?

From Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford by Burgon, John William

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