In one tent, Jael holds a hammer. Across the miles, Sisera's mother watches a window and tells herself stories about the spoil. The song holds both women in the frame and lets the silence between them speak. This is one of the oldest poems in the Bible—and one of the most honest. The companion written study for this episode is available free at https://bibleforthebroken.org/p/day-199the-song-of-deborah. You can explore the full library of studies and resources at BiblefortheBroken.org.