Judges 4:9

notwithstanding Lest Barak's hopes should soar too high, the prophetess foretells that the crowning glory shall not be his but Jael's. It is doubtful whether any blame of Barak is implied: the words mean simply -thou wilt not gain the honours of the expedition."

And Deborah arose … to Kedesh From the neighbourhood of Beth-el the journey would take four or five days. But we have seen reason to doubt the existence of Deborah's home in the S.; these words are perhaps a harmonizing addition; see notes on 5 and 6a.