Jael was a woman living in a tent when the fleeing enemy commander Sisera sought refuge with her. In a decisive and dangerous act, she brought Israel's victory to completion, and Deborah's song sang her praise: blessed above women shall Jael... be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
Her name means mountain goat — sure-footed on high, dangerous places. She stands among the bold, unexpected deliverers God raised up in the age of the judges.
Jael is a short, striking name — rare and strong, with a lovely sound.
Variants & nicknames
Yael, Jaela
Jael in the Bible
Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.