Introduction:
Barrack is not a direct term found in the Bible; however, it is closely associated with the biblical figure Barak, a military leader during the time of the Judges in Israel. The account of Barak is primarily found in the Book of Judges, chapters 4 and 5. This entry will explore the historical and theological significance of Barak, his role in the deliverance of Israel, and his partnership with the prophetess Deborah.

Historical Context:
Barak, son of Abinoam, was from Kedesh in Naphtali, one of the tribes of Israel. His account unfolds during a tumultuous period when the Israelites were oppressed by Jabin, the king of Canaan, and his commander Sisera. This oppression lasted for twenty years, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD for deliverance (Judges 4:3).

Role and Leadership:
Barak's leadership is highlighted when Deborah, a prophetess and judge of Israel, summons him and delivers a divine command. She instructs Barak to take ten thousand men from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun and lead them to Mount Tabor. The LORD promises to deliver Sisera and his chariots into Barak's hands (Judges 4:6-7).

Barak's response to Deborah is notable: "If you will go with me, I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go" (Judges 4:8). This request underscores Barak's reliance on Deborah's spiritual authority and the assurance of God's presence through her.

Victory Over Sisera:
Deborah agrees to accompany Barak, but she prophesies that the honor of victory will not be his, as the LORD will deliver Sisera into the hands of a woman (Judges 4:9). Barak leads his forces to Mount Tabor, and at Deborah's command, he descends to engage Sisera's army. The LORD routs Sisera and his chariots, and Sisera flees on foot (Judges 4:14-15).

The prophecy is fulfilled when Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, kills Sisera by driving a tent peg through his temple while he sleeps in her tent (Judges 4:21). This act secures the victory for Israel and brings peace to the land for forty years (Judges 5:31).

Theological Significance:
Barak's account is a testament to the power of faith and obedience to God's commands. Despite his initial hesitation, Barak's willingness to follow God's directive through Deborah leads to a significant victory for Israel. His inclusion in the "Hall of Faith" in Hebrews 11:32 underscores his faith and the importance of trusting in God's promises.

Partnership with Deborah:
The partnership between Barak and Deborah is a unique aspect of his account. It highlights the complementary roles of men and women in God's plan and the importance of spiritual leadership. Deborah's role as a prophetess and judge is pivotal, and Barak's respect for her authority demonstrates humility and wisdom.

Conclusion:
Barak's legacy is one of faith, courage, and reliance on God's guidance. His account, intertwined with Deborah's, serves as an enduring example of how God uses individuals to accomplish His purposes, often in unexpected ways.1. (n.) A building for soldiers, especially when in garrison. Commonly in the pl., originally meaning temporary huts, but now usually applied to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

2. (n.) A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.

3. (v. t.) To supply with barracks; to establish in barracks; as, to barrack troops.

4. (v. i.) To live or lodge in barracks.

Visits to Kinsale and Cork
... openness, "If Mr. Wesley preached in the barracks, and the mob were to come and
break the windows, I might have a long bill from the barrack-master." Break the ...
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San Josef
... with the habits of the cannot conceive with what abhorrence he looks on having
his disposition to nocturnal rambles checked by barrack regulations. {172}. ...
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The Mango-Tree
... I had his children"one, two, three. One week I had them, blithe and sound. The
next"beneath this mango-tree, By him in barrack burying-ground. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/andromeda and other poems/the mango-tree.htm

Christ's Witnesses
... One can fancy how, as he lay there in the barrack that night, he felt that he had
come to a turning-point; and the thoughts were busy in his mind, 'Is this for ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/christs witnesses.htm

The Saint among Sinners
... It is hard, but it is possible, for a boy at school, or a young man in an office,
or a soldier in a barrack, to stand alone, and be Christlike; but only on ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the saint among sinners.htm

To the Rev. Andrew Brandram
... taken up my abode. A large barrack for cavalry stands on the right-hand
side on entering the south-west gate. The adjacent country ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev andrew brandram.htm

Preaching in a Loft
... yard below. And the commanding officer being asked for the use of the
barrack-yard, answered, it was not a proper place. "Not," said ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/preaching in a loft.htm

The Timeliness of Prayer
... ceasing to be Christian, has become but Semitic; that it has lost the sense of the
great imponderables; that the idolatry of the State has barrack-bound the ...
/.../forsyth/the soul of prayer/chapter iv the timeliness of.htm

Strong Christians.
... we want these strong Christians in shop, and factory, in omnibus, and railway carriage,
in soldiers' barrack-room, in schoolboys' dormitory, in servants' bed ...
/.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon lvi strong christians.htm

The Crucifixion
... blind as, and less excusable than, these soldiers who watched all day by the Cross,
seeing nothing, and tramped back at night to their barrack utterly ignorant ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the crucifixion.htm

Barrack (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (vt) To supply with barracks; to establish in barracks; as, to barrack troops.
4. (vi) To live or lodge in barracks. ...Barrack (1 Occurrence). ...
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Palace (194 Occurrences)
... Some, however, regard the praetroium (qv) as the barrack within the palace (the
palatium) of the Caesars in Rome where a detachment of these praetorian guards ...
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Barracks (6 Occurrences)

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Guarding (16 Occurrences)
... Acts 28:16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered up the prisoners to
the captain of the barrack, but Paul was suffered to remain by himself, with ...
/g/guarding.htm - 10k

Barodis

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