Originally Posted by
arthwollipot
Ah yes, Sisera. My favourite of all Bible stories. After Judah and the Lord are unable to drive out the inhabitants of the valley because of their chariots, Barak and his ten thousand men destroy Sisera's army, including his nine hundred iron chariots, and force Sisera to flee on foot.
Sisera comes to the tent of Jael, who invites him in, covers him with a blanket, gives him milk to drink, and nails his head to the ground while he sleeps.
Lovely story. Thanks for reminding me of it.
You're welcome.
I'll admit that I've never gotten very much out of it. Then again, I found the Illiad to be incredibly boring; I just don't have any particular interest in war stories.