Who was the only female judge mentioned in the Book of Judges, who also served as a prophetess?
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Correct answer: Deborah
Deborah held court under the Palm of Deborah and provided leadership to Israel during the oppression by Jabin, king of Canaan. She summoned Barak to lead the army but prophesied that the honor of the victory would go to a woman.
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