By Sheila Orysiek
SAN DIEGO –Deborah was a judge in Israel in the time before the kings. Tradition has it that she sat under a palm tree at the gates of the city. She was a military leader as well as a prophet.
One of a series of seven women of the Hebrew Bible illustrating the moment in their lives when they were at pivotal point, contributed significantly to subsequent events and/or set a precedent in the history of our people.
The original pen and ink measured 16 x 20.
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Orysiek is a freelance writer and artist based in San Diego.