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Jabez: Conceived in Pain, Delivered in Victory

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... Read more

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

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Episode 18

Episode 18

Jabez returns to his village on his way back to the encampment outside of Gath. He is pleased to see Matthan and the men... Read more

23 Dec 2008

25mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 20

Episode 20

Episode 20Jabez receives news that a tragedy has befallen his village. He returns to the village with Ha-gadol and sever... Read more

6 Jan 2009

20mins

Ranked #3

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Episode 21

Episode 21

Jabez is heartbroken at his loss, and cries out in his anguish, "Why? Why? Why?" The cry is echoed from the face of the... Read more

13 Jan 2009

21mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 17

Episode 17

News of the victory reaches the ears of Israel. Jabez is summoned to meet with the Levites to give a first-hand account ... Read more

16 Dec 2008

17mins

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Ranked #5

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Episode 19

Episode 19

Jabez spends the morning with his wife, daughter, and nieces before leaving his village. He starts the process of healin... Read more

30 Dec 2008

18mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 24

Episode 24

Eran solves the mystery behind the barrenness of Jabez's flock. Jabez remembers the pain of not having a future and is ... Read more

3 Feb 2009

28mins

Ranked #7

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Episode 26

Episode 26

The caravan leaves the village and heads south to meet with an Egyptian caravan. Mishael and another rider travel on unl... Read more

17 Feb 2009

24mins

Ranked #8

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Episode 23

Episode 23

Sh'muel gives Jabez a message from an old friend. Jabez accepts the message and acts upon it, leading to his forgiveness... Read more

27 Jan 2009

24mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 22

Episode 22

Jabez discovers he cannot take his place on the battlefield to avenge the death of his family. He is forced to remain an... Read more

19 Jan 2009

24mins

Ranked #10

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Episode 25

Episode 25

For the first time in several years, the village is visited by a caravan of merchants. The villagers are excited and tak... Read more

10 Feb 2009

21mins

Ranked #11

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Episode 16

Episode 16

The men celebrate the victory over the Philistines. Against his better judgment, Jabez accepts refugees from Gath into t... Read more

9 Dec 2008

24mins

Ranked #12

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Episode 15

Episode 15

The army of Judah meets the Philistines in the Valley of Elah. Jabez finds that the Commander of the Army of God is tru... Read more

2 Dec 2008

20mins

Ranked #13

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Episode 14

Episode 14

Jabez, Ha-Gadol, and several other men scout the Philistine city of Gath. Plans are made to meet the Philistines in the ... Read more

25 Nov 2008

25mins

Ranked #14

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Episode 13

Episode 13

The Accuser attacks Jabez in the still of the night. Jabez tries to ward off the Accuser's arrows, but his heart is pier... Read more

18 Nov 2008

23mins

Ranked #15

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Episode 12

Episode 12

Jabez and his men intercept the Philistine merchants, preventing them from entering the land of Judah. The merchants res... Read more

11 Nov 2008

21mins

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