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Sisera

American  
[sis-er-uh] / ˈsɪs ər ə /

noun

  1. the commander of the Canaanite army of King Jabin: killed by Jael. Judges 4:17–22.


Sisera British  
/ ˈsɪsərə /

noun

  1. a defeated leader of the Canaanites, who was assassinated by Jael (Judges 4:17–21)

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Why, for instance, is poached trout called Trout Sisera?

From Time Magazine Archive

A classic example of tactical guile was offered by the Prophetess Deborah in her battle with the Canaanite general, Sisera.

From Time Magazine Archive

The stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

From Oriental Women by Pollard, Edward Bagby

"Aye, come, I will show thee, O Barak, a woman is more than a warrior," I cried as I lifted the door wherein Sisera lay.

From Song-Surf by Rice, Cale Young

We very much pity the fate of his grand vizier Sisera, who, having lost the battle of Galilee, leaped from his chariot and four that he might fly more swiftly on foot.

From The Bible: what it is by Bradlaugh, Charles