About Deborah the Prophetess from the Tribe of Ephraim. Deborah (Hebrew: דְּבוֹרָה, Modern Dvora Tiberian Dəḇôrā ; "Bee", Arabic: دیبا Diba‎) was a prophetess of Jehovah. According to the Book of Judges, Deborah was the fourth Judge of pre-monarchic Israel.

Where did Deborah originate?

Deborah (Hebrew: דְבוֹרָה‎) is a feminine given name derived from דבורה D'vorah, a Hebrew word meaning "bee". Deborah was a heroine and prophetess in the Old Testament Book of Judges. In the United States, the name was most popular from 1950 to 1970, when it was among the 20 most popular names for girls.

What is the lineage of Deborah in the Bible?

Deborah's tribal affiliation is unclear from the Bible. She is aided by Barak, from the tribe of Naphtali, and by a number of additional tribes that participated in the war. The midrash traces her lineage to Naphtali, which is consistent with the tradition that Barak was her husband.