The Struggle for Courage

In the Days of Jezebel (The Strugglers, Book 2)

By: Marilyn T. Parker

Narrated by: Randy McCarten

Faith building biblical historical novels of love, hope, and courage set in ancient Israel

A weak king. A ruthless queen. A man who must make an impossible choice to protect the woman he loves.

Obadiah, the governor of King Ahab’s palace, has been secretly sheltering dozens of Israel’s prophets from Jezebel, who has already slaughtered hundreds in her murderous wrath. With his friends and the love of his life, Anna, Obadiah has risked his life to bring food and water to the cave where the prophets evade the queen’s fury.

Obadiah has planned to marry Anna since he fell in love with the precocious little girl feeding him mudpies, but as Jezebel’s bloodlust grows, Obadiah’s fears for Anna’s safety intensify. When he’s forced to make an impossible decision, the consequences are more devastating than he could have imagined.

When an unthinkable tragedy strikes Anna’s family, she is bereft, feeling abandoned by the one person she thought she could trust—Obadiah. Now, with her life in greater peril than ever, Anna faces a choice of her own, one that will test her strength and courage like never before.

The Struggle for Courage: In the Days of Jezebel is a unique story full of twists and turns you won’t see coming. It’s a story of sacrificial love and courage that will inspire you to the same.

©2024 Marilyn Parker (P)2025 Marilyn Parker

wonderful story

Wonderful reading Wonderful setting up characters I could not put this book down. Wonderful bible story so well written. Can't wait for her next book. A must read or listen too.

Love this book! My new favorite author is Marilyn T. Parker!

I am completely captivated by the rich tapestry of Old Testament history. This novel vividly brings to life the compelling story of Obadiah, alongside the dramatic characters of King Ahab and the formidable Jezebel. The writing is so skillfully crafted that I found myself fully immersed in the lives of these characters. This is my first book by Marilyn T. Parker, and now I am eager to find my next read from her.

Honestly, there were so many standouts, I could not choose just one. Really a fascinating story, well conveyed.

I love that Marilyn honors the truth of the scriptures. I love her character development, and her ability to make me be “right there” with their emotions. Her choice of her reader was excellent—he did a great job!

Ready for the next.

Great storytelling. I love to hear different perspectives and see how people’s lives overlapped from the Bible. I love a story to pushes me to got back and read the Biblical account. Well done.

thank God for his wonderful spirit for the Excellency of his word

to the writer thank you for leaving space for the spirit to minister to the hearts of those hearing this wonderful book, bless the Lord for this wonderful book that has minister to my heart and ways I can't describe,🙏👍❤️👍everyone who had a part in this book may God bless you all and thank you.🎯🎯👍🙏🫶🫶