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Jael [ˈdʒeɪəl] n (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament the woman who killed Sisera when he took refuge in her tent (Judges 4:17-21) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The weary soldier acceded readily enough, and Jael put him to bed. Three nails driven into the head commemorated as many crises in Maggie's nine years of earthly struggle; that luxury of vengeance having been suggested to her by the picture of Jael destroying Sisera in the old Bible. When I looked at him that night, deep in his drunken sleep, I thought of Jael and Sisera (see the book of Judges; chapter 4th; verses 17 to 21). |
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