Sisera

American

[sis-er-uh] / ˈsɪs ər ə /

noun

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

Sisera British

/ ˈsɪsərə /

noun

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 they told Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to Mount Tabor.

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

The stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

From Oriental Women by Pollard, Edward Bagby

God promises deliverance: and Deborah is raised up to organize the resistance against Jabin, "the captain of whose host was Sisera."

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

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