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 standing guard? (Chapters 42 & 43)