HEBER, the Kenite, of Jethro’s Family, husband to Jael, that heroick woman, who killed Sisera, Commander in chief of Jabin, the King of Canaan’s army. Heber’s tents and flocks were very near the city of Hazor. Sisera, after his defeat, passing near In the year of the World 2719, before J. C. 1281, before the Vulgar Æra 1285.Heber’s tent, went in, and desired water for his refreshment. Jael, instead Judg. iv. 17. &c.of water, gave him milk; and while he was sleeping, she pierced his temples with one of those great nails, to which the cords of a tent are usually fastened.
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