For centuries, the Israelites and Philistines had been in constant battle, a conflict rooted in land, wealth, and religious turmoil. From King David's legendary slaying of a giant to the Philistines' daring theft of the Ark, the two nations have been locked in a struggle for supremacy. This relentless fight for Gibbethon, a border town between the two nations, was pivotal. Held by the Philistines, it was now under attack by the Israelites, who sought to reclaim their territory. An invitation for more soldiers to support the war effort echoed across the land. From the small town of Aphek, a skilled shepherd answered the call, stepping into a historical conflict that would shape his destiny.
“Phashar: A Widow’s Oil Novella” is a historical military action story set during the battle of Gibbethon. Phashar, a shepherd who tended his family’s sheep and protected them with his life against ravenous wolves, found himself defending his livestock against the enemy raids of Philistine warriors. His courage in the face of danger emboldened him to embrace his two-handed sword-fighting abilities and journey to Gibbethon. Along the way, he uncovers a traitor in the military encampment. With the help of his captain, the friends he made on the journey, and his unbridled cunning, Phashar will do what he must to uncover the truth about the conspirator and return a former Israelite town to the hands of its people. This story is action-packed, full of friendship and adventure, where the bonds formed in the heat of battle are as important as the battles themselves.