Ben-Hur, Part 6, Chapter 5 summary
Part 6, Chapter 5 of 88 · Book 1 · 12 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 5, Amrah hears how Ben-Hur’s mother and Tirzah are found in prison, then locates them among the lepers near En-rogel and brings them food and water. His mother asks her to conceal their whereabouts to protect him from infection, turning Amrah’s discovery into a secret she must carry while serving them twice daily.
What happens
- While buying honey for Ben-Hur’s favorite treats, Amrah hears a witness describe the discovery of his mother and Tirzah.
- Fearing Ben-Hur might catch their disease while searching, Amrah keeps silent and waits for the women at En-rogel.
- Two women approach the well amid threats and warnings, and Amrah recognizes her mistress only after hearing her voice.
- Amrah supplies food and water while the women insist that she keep her distance.
- Ben-Hur’s mother asks Amrah to hide their whereabouts and bring supplies and news of him each morning and evening.
- Amrah accepts the painful secret and begins regularly supplying the women in their tomb.
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
Start freeNothing to pay today. USD 0.14 a day in the first year, then USD 0.27 a day.
In this chapter
What to notice
Ben-Hur’s mother’s fear of infecting her son outweighs her wish for reunion. This explains why she requires Amrah to keep the discovery secret.
Quick check
What does Ben-Hur’s mother ask Amrah to conceal?
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
Start freeNothing to pay today. USD 0.14 a day in the first year, then USD 0.27 a day.
200,000+ classics to read, hear and hold
15-minute summaries today, eBooks and audiobooks as each book opens, and printed books, large print included, at cost.
Try 3 months free
