Jabez: Conceived In Pain, Delivered In Victory

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? (Chapters 40 & 41)