Chapter 71 & Epilogue

Chapters 69 & 70

Chapters 66 - 68

Chapters 64 & 65

Chapters 61 - 63

The caravan leaves the village and heads south to meet with an Egyptian caravan. Mishael and another rider travel on unladen camels to find the caravan, leaving the village at a fast pace. The village buzzes with gossip about Jeruel and Elishua, but Jabez is adamant about waiting until after the Sabbath to tell Jeruel his answer. Just before the Sabbath starts, the caravan returns with bad news. Tiras accuses someone in the village of stealing from him. (Chapters 58 - 60)

For the first time in several years, the village is visited by a caravan of merchants. The villagers are excited and take the caravan's presence as a sign their village is no longer despised and wretched. Tiras, the patriarch of the merchant clan, establishes a friendship with Jabez. Elishua holds a priceless necklace in her hands, but cannot afford to trade for it. Tiras and Jabez share stories of someone they both know. Why does one of the caravan members seem familiar to Jabez? What can...

Eran solves the mystery behind the barrenness of Jabez's flock. Jabez remembers the pain of not having a future and is burdened by a desire to bless Eran with a flock of his own. He is also burdened by Elishua's deepening silence. Jabez is approached by Jeruel -- a man in the village -- who asks Jabez a question he had never considered. What does Eran see in the flock that Jabez could not? Why has Elishua fallen silent? What question does Jeruel ask that Jabez must consider? (Chapters...

Sh'muel gives Jabez a message from an old friend. Jabez accepts the message and acts upon it, leading to his forgiveness. When Jabez's eyes are opened, he sees how much he has missed since the day of destruction. He is restored to his family and receives an honor from Eran. Jabez teaches Eran and Elishua the true meaning of sacrificial giving. What is the message that opens Jabez's eyes? Who is it from? Why is Jabez willing to sacrifice the last lamb from his flock? (Chapters 50 - 52)

Jabez discovers he cannot take his place on the battlefield to avenge the death of his family. He is forced to remain and rebuild his village. Jabez is visited by an old enemy, but is not able to discern the enemy's presence. His guilt and shame gnaw at him, causing him to sink into depression. How come Jabez cannot sense the Accuser's presence? What does the Accuser say that forces Jabez into the pit of despair? Why does Sh'muel want to spend time with Jabez? (Chapters 47 - 49)

Jabez is heartbroken at his loss, and cries out in his anguish, "Why? Why? Why?" The cry is echoed from the face of the rocks and pierces his soul with its sound. The survivors from the massacre are escorted back to the village. The remnants of the village prepare the bodies of their loved ones for burial. Who presides over the burials? Who stands in for the children who have lost both father and mother? Who helps Jabez prepare the bodies of his family? (Chapters 45 & 46)

Episode 20 Jabez receives news that a tragedy has befallen his village. He returns to the village with Ha-gadol and several other men to investigate. He discovers that both Elishua and Eran are missing. In what condition is the village? Where have the villagers gone? Where does Jabez find the rest of his family? (Chapter 44)

Jabez spends the morning with his wife, daughter, and nieces before leaving his village. He starts the process of healing the pain he has caused Timnah, and allows her to search out his soul. Jabez reviews his village's defensive plans before heading back to the encampment outside of Gath. Matthan expresses his concern about the village's ability to withstand an attack. What does Jabez say that shows Timnah he is already making atonement for his sin? Will Elatarah need his dagger while...

Jabez returns to his village on his way back to the encampment outside of Gath. He is pleased to see Matthan and the men of the village have strengthened the walls, but is dismayed to find the gates have not yet been hung. At dinner that night, Elishua sings a song she has written, a song of God's deliverance. Jabez and Timnah share a bittersweet moment together. Is Jabez able to conceal his guilt from Timnah or does she see into his soul? How long will it take Jabez to mend the cloak?...

News of the victory reaches the ears of Israel. Jabez is summoned to meet with the Levites to give a first-hand account of the battle. Sh'muel arrives to escort Jabez to the town where the Levites are waiting. The leader of the Levites asks Jabez about the women who were seen in the midst of the warriors. How much does Sh'muel see? Why does Jabez get so angry at the Levite's questions? (Chapters 38 & 39)

The men celebrate the victory over the Philistines. Against his better judgment, Jabez accepts refugees from Gath into the camp. After the feast, Jabez retreats to a place of solitude for a time of reflection, but he is interrupted. How does Jabez respond to the interruption? How does he conduct himself? Does he give in to the temptation? (Chapters 36 & 37)

The army of Judah meets the Philistines in the Valley of Elah. Jabez finds that the Commander of the Army of God is true to his word. The Philistines find their gods are not as strong as they believed them to be. How did Jabez's men -- sick and weak as they were -- conduct themselves in the battle? Why are the Philistine women so scared? (Chapters 34 & 35)

Jabez, Ha-Gadol, and several other men scout the Philistine city of Gath. Plans are made to meet the Philistines in the Valley of Elah. The men seek shelter from a storm in a cave. Jabez receives the plan of battle from an unexpected source. How will the army of Judah be able to fight the Philistines if they have been weakened by an enemy they cannot see? (Chapters 31 - 33)

The Accuser attacks Jabez in the still of the night. Jabez tries to ward off the Accuser's arrows, but his heart is pierced with doubt. Reinforcements arrive, bringing news from home. Jonab brings Jabez's son and nephew, Elatarah and Eran, for a visit. Jonab also carries with him a message from Timnah. Jabez questions Eran about the night Hananeel died in the fire. How does Jabez fight against the Accuser? How does Elatarah respond to the taunting warrior? What does Eran say that puts Jabez...

Jabez and his men intercept the Philistine merchants, preventing them from entering the land of Judah. The merchants respond to the blockade with a gesture of friendship. When they receive Jabez's answer, the Philistines try to break the blockade. What do the merchants offer Jabez and why does he refuse their gesture? What are Jabez's warriors going to do with their two bowstrings? (Chapters 26 & 27)

Jabez, Ha-gadol, and one of the Levites travel to Gibeon to meet with representatives from the tribes of Benjamin, Dan, and Ephraim. Ha-gadol almost starts a war. On the way back to Bethlehem, they are refused entrance to the city of Jebus. That evening, they meet two travelers who bear bad news. How come Jabez is not afraid of the travelers? Why is Mishael so concerned about the water shaft? (Chapters 24 & 25)

The moment of blessing is interrupted. Jabez's nephew and nieces escape certain death. Hananeel's neighbor shares Hananeel's secret. What did Eran do to make Jabez shudder? What finally convinces Jabez he must attend the Council of War? How does Jabez win Ha-gadol's favor? (Chapters 21-23)

The Philistines look upon Israel as an evil man looks on a beautiful, young girl. The Levites of Judah search for a man whom God will use to stand against the Philistines. Jabez seeks help from his brother, Hananeel. Why was Hananeel's wife angry with her husband? How does Jabez respond to the young Levite's questions? (Chapters 18-20)

The guilty one is judged. Dodo recites what he has learned so far. The birth of Elatarah and Elishua. Jabez feels alone; how does God show Jabez his prayer has been heard? (Chapters 15-17)