How many years of peace did Israel enjoy after Deborah and Barak’s victory?
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Correct answer: 40 years
Following the defeat of Jabin and Sisera, Judges 5:31 concludes by stating that the land had peace for forty years. This was a standard period of rest for a generation in the book of Judges.
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