Overview
By the Rivers of Babylon is book 3 in the Women of the Psalms biblical fiction series.
Discover an inspiring story of courage, sisterhood, and unwavering faith as two women find hope and strength in God when they lose everything.
When Jerusalem falls to Babylon, twin sisters Ayelet and Talia are taken captive and placed in King Nebuchadnezzar's palace. Trained to sing for the court, the young women soon discover that their beautiful voices hold a power far greater than entertainment. Through haunting melodies and coded psalms, they deliver hidden messages of hope and resistance for the Hebrew exiles, especially the prophet Daniel and his companions.
As prophetic dreams unfold and pressure grows to worship false gods, the sisters’ courage is tested as they navigate through a city filled with spies, palace intrigue, and dangerous secrets. When a fiery trial threatens everything, will their faith hold fast?
Continue your journey through the Women of the Psalms series with By the Rivers of Babylon—an inspiring biblical historical novel of faith, sacrifice, and the unbreakable power of hope.
About the Women of the Psalms Series
Women of the Psalms is a moving biblical fiction series that brings to life the courageous women whose faith, struggles, and devotion helped inspire the psalms we treasure today. Through vivid storytelling by well-known Christian authors, each book invites readers to walk alongside women in Bible times and experience the timeless truths of God’s Word in a fresh and powerful way.
These dramatic stories explore resilience, hardship, hope, worship, and trust in God, helping readers connect more deeply with the beauty and wisdom of the Psalms. Each volume also includes meaningful bonus features such as a Bible study guide, devotional reflection, and author’s notes.
Perfect for readers who enjoy biblical fiction, Christian historical fiction, women of faith stories, devotional reading, and Scripture-based inspiration.
Author Bio
Jenelle Hovde writes gentle stories filled with redemption and hope. She lives in Florida with her husband, close to the ocean for quick writing breaks. When she isn't scribbling on scraps of paper, you can find her in used bookstores perusing antique romance novels and historical journals. Her other biblical fiction novels with Guideposts include: The Dream Weaver's Bride: Asenath's Story, A Harvest of Grace: Ruth and Naomi's Story, and The First Daughter: Eve's Story.—Florida