Sierra Elliott Books
When the Rivers Swell
Top Seller in Biblical Fiction
RIVERS OF BLOOD. HORDES OF FROGS. THE WRATH OF GOD ON EARTH.
Hannah is a Hebrew farmer’s daughter who finds herself mixed up with a dangerous group of rebels plotting to free her people from Egyptian slavery. In the midst of conflict, Hannah grapples with the choice to either trust in God’s perfect timing or to join the rebels in taking things into their own hands.
Meanwhile, Anipe’s wealthy, Egyptian family has just moved the ancient city of Pi-Ramesses, unaware of the growing upheaval. Things go from bad to worse when a mysterious man named Moses arrives from the desert and calls down a series of deadly plagues with Godly proportions.
After the two girls meet, their unlikely friendship is tested by an opportunity for betrayal. Hannah and Anipe must decide whether they will cling together for salvation or see it all end in disaster.
"Sierra Elliott’s writing allows the reader to witness the love of God for all of His people and experience the story of the Israelite Exodus as never before."
-Early Reader
"Vivid descriptions of the setting and events capture the details with such elegance it helps the reader experience Egyptian and Hebrew life in 13th Century BC."
-Early Reader
"The story is wonderfully done, and really makes you think about what the people who were living through the plagues in the exodus dealt with."
-Early Reader
Themes & Characters
This book was inspired by Exodus 12:38, which says "a mixed multitude" left Egypt with the Hebrews to go to The Promised Land. What did they look like? What were their stories? Quickly, two young girls emerged.
Who is chosen?
Hannah receives a message from God that changes her whole philosophy about the Egyptians. Once raised to fear the Egyptians, she must overcome everything she once believed and attempt to save the life of her new friend, Anipe.
Why do bad things happen?
There is so much evil around us all the time. My novel attempts to address the question, WHY? In case you were wondering what the title means, it's a quote from the book of Job. His story inspires us to keep trusting in God, even when the rivers swell.
Can you save others?
Hannah receives a message from God that changes her whole philosophy about the Egyptians. Once raised to fear the Egyptians, she must overcome everything she once believed and attempt to save the life of her new friend, Anipe.
Journey from Egypt
The journey to The Promised Land began in the city of Pi-Ramesses, which was located in the territory of Goshen. Instead of going north along the Mediterranean Sea, God led the people south.
They got stuck at Etham and turned back to camp at Pi-Hahiroth, where God parted the Red Sea. The people then spent 40 years wandering in the desert. God was trying to form a new nation out of them, but the people continued to question God's provision.
Note: Midian is the location Moses fled to after committing murder 40 years before the Exodus. Aswan, Memphis, and Bubastis are other cities mentioned in When the Rivers Swell.
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