588 BC – Israel
The prophet Jeremiah’s forecast of destruction has haunted Odelia for her whole life, despite her father’s stance against him. When the Babylonian army arrives at Jerusalem’s city walls, Odelia finally understands the truth of Jeremiah’s words. All too soon, she must decide between faithfulness to her family and faithfulness to the ways of the Lord.
When a man who has been like a grandfather to Odelia asks her to help him smuggle the ark of the covenant out of the city, she cannot turn away. Having spent her childhood navigating the underground tunnels and waterways of Jerusalem, she becomes a crucial asset to their mission. But traveling underground while carrying the ark in the way prescribed by the Lord is no easy task. Can Odelia lead everyone to safety? And even if she does, what will be waiting for them on the other side?