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)

Episode 12

The Old Testament of the Bible contains many mysterious passages. In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, we find a short prayer uttered by an obscure man:

"Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother named him 'Jabez' saying, 'Because I bore him with pain.' Now, Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, 'Oh, Lord, bless me indeed and expand my territory. Keep Your hand on me, and keep evil from me, that I may not cause pain!' And God granted him what he requested."

Nothing is known about the man who voiced this heartfelt cry to God. He appears to be a man whose family was erased from Israel's history. But if the man and his family's memories were erased, why is he mentioned at all? And why does his prayer appear in a listing of the members of the tribe of Judah?

In "Jabez: Conceived in Pain, Delivered in Victory" we meet the man behind the prayer. We discover why his family could not be mentioned in the chronicles of the tribes. We learn why he was more honorable than his brothers.

More importantly, we find a man with whom many of us can identify. He is a man with a pitiful past and no hope for a future. He is a man who struggles to find meaning and significance in life. He is a man who is desperate to be accepted by his fellow man.

But most of all, he is a man who craves a relationship with God.

In the end, Jabez turns out to be more than an obscure man in a forgotten time. Instead, he is found to be a man whose prayer had a significant impact on the history of Israel. Though the story takes places over 3,000 years ago, its impact still affects us today.

And it all started with the story of a life, told to one small boy.

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Jabez finishes his story and gives each of his great-grandchildren his blessing before he departs from them for the last time. He saves his richest blessing for his youngest great-grandson. In the Epilogue, the historical significance of Jabez's life -- and his prayer -- are revealed. How much influence did the story of Jabez's life and his prayer have over his beloved Dodo? (Chapter 71 & Epilogue)

Episode 31

Tiras hosts a feast to celebrate the return of Elishua, Mishael, and Eran. Mishael tells the caravan leaders how the Philistine was defeated. Eran explains why he did not break his father's pledge and bears testimony to Jabez's honor. Mishael and Elishua are joined together in marriage. To whom does Eran give the credit for tracking down the Philistine and Elishua? To what does Mishael give the credit for defeating Kelb-bar-Berakh? (Chapters 69 & 70)

Episode 30

The caravan tries to take action against Kelb-bar-Berakh. Tiras awakens Jabez that night, looking for Mishael. Jabez finds Eran missing, as well. What does the Sabbath bring to the village? Who gives a precious gift to Jabez? Was Jabez's pledge to the Philistine broken? (Chapters 66 - 68)

Episode 29

The village celebrates the betrothal of Elishua to Mishael. Tiras solidifies his trading partnerships by inviting other caravans to the wedding feast. The presence of the caravans attract unwanted attention to the village. Jabez is confronted by someone who knows about his sin with the woman from Gath. How does Elishua know when Mishael will be near? How does Jabez recognize the man at the well? Who prevents Jabez from acting on his desire for revenge? (Chapters 64 & 65)

Episode 28

Tiras confronts the person who stole from his family. Jabez offers to take the punishment in the place of the one accused. Mishael reveals the true reason behind the missing treasure. Jabez's anger and shame burn within him at the charges leveled against him. How does Mishael react when he hears of the theft? What answer does Jabez give Jeruel regarding the bride-price for Elishua? (Chapters 61 - 63)

Episode 12

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