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Sisera

Sisera in the Bible — commander of Jabin's army (JDG 4:2). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: that sees a horse or a swallow

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Gender
male
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Siseraproper name
Hebrew
סִֽיסְרָ֔א
Transliteration
siysəra
Greek
Σισαρα
Reference
JDG 4:2
Strong's
H5516

Family & Relationships (2)

army commander

Jabin(JDG 4:2)

victim

Jael(JDG 4:21)

Notes

lived in Harosheth-hagoyim, captain of the army of Hazor (1SA 12:9)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sisera in the Bible?

Sisera is described in the Bible as commander of Jabin's army (JDG 4:2).

What does the name Sisera mean?

The name Sisera means “that sees a horse or a swallow” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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