Bible Explorer · Event · c. 1209 BC

Jael slays Sisera with a tent peg in her tent

Fleeing on foot after his chariots were routed at Mount Tabor, Canaanite commander Sisera sought refuge in Jael’s tent; while he slept exhausted, Jael drove a tent peg through his temple into the ground.

Chronology and Dating

Date: c. 1209 BC · Note: Climax of the battle of Mount Tabor and River Kishon.

Scripture References

Judges 4:17-22

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