The General and the Prophetess (The Covenant Chronicles, #3)

She was a prophetess, not a warrior. He was a general, but hesitant to lead. Together, they would face the most feared army in Canaan.
For twenty years, Israel groaned under the iron grip of King Jabin of Hazor and his ruthless commander, Sisera, who ruled the Jezreel Valley with nine hundred chariots of iron. Villages were abandoned, the roads grew silent, and the people cried out for deliverance.
Under the shade of a palm tree in the hill country of Ephraim, Deborah arose as a judge and prophetess. She was no queen, no soldier, yet the LORD chose her to summon a reluctant warrior. Her command to Barak, son of Abinoam, was clear:
"Gather ten thousand men. March to Mount Tabor. For the LORD will deliver Sisera into your hands."
But Barak hesitated. And Deborah prophesied that the glory of victory would not belong to him, but to a woman.
What follows is one of the most dramatic accounts in all of Scripture — brought to life with rich historical detail and immersive storytelling:- Oppression and Fear — Canaanite soldiers and chariots ruling the plains with cruelty- A Prophetess Rises — Deborah's wisdom and courage inspire a nation to act- The Reluctant General — Barak's struggle between fear, faith, and obedience- The Storm at the Kishon — when heaven itself fought for Israel- The Unexpected Heroine — Jael, whose tent peg struck down the enemy commander
Blending biblical accuracy with novelistic depth, The General and the Prophetess paints the story of Judges 4–5 in vivid color. You will walk the mountain paths of Naphtali, hear the rumble of Sisera's iron chariots, feel the rain-swept chaos of the battlefield, and join in Deborah's triumphant song of victory.
This book will draw you into the ancient world and remind you that God's deliverance often comes in the most unexpected ways.
Step into the story. Witness the battle. Remember the victory.

M. Wells specializes in richly imagined, historically grounded novels that bring biblical narratives to life for modern readers. With a background in theology and cultural anthropology and extensive study in biblical archaeology and ancient cultures, he has insight into clan structures, rites of passage, hospitality customs, and oral traditions that inform his portrayals of family life, festivals, and social etiquette. He marries rigorous research with vivid, character-driven prose. A passion for comparative literature and a working familiarity with keywords, idioms, and naming conventions enable character and place names that feel authentic and are steeped in their original meaning. His studies in how other cultures told stories in antiquity can spark narrative techniques with epic similes, oral-style dialogue, and poetic fragments. His writing invites readers to travel back in time and relive these tales through the blending of human emotion and divine wonder.