num_pages: 272
description: As the sole daughter of the chief priest Hannah is publicly shamed when the prophet of Israel refuses to heal her. Determined to restore her familys honor she escapes Jerusalem in hopes of finding the prophet and convincing him to restore her deformities. Gilead a young Hebrew guard sympathetic to her plight willingly accompanies her. On their way they are captured by a band of raiders and Hannah is forced to serve in the household of the commander of the Aramean army an officer who is in need of healing himself. Meanwhile Gilead is being used as sword practice for the Aramean soldiers. Hannah must act fast to save Gilead and herself but survival will mean coaxing the prophet of Israel to heal an enemy commander.The story of Hannah is based on the servant girl from Naaman's story in 2 Kings 5.
language: English
title: Providence: Hannah's Journey
publisher: Harbourlight Books