Overview

A nation on the brink of war. A people divided. Saul ben Kish is an ordinary man-until he crosses paths with the prophet Samuel. Anointed by God to lead His people, this lowly Benjaminite shall soon be tested. What begins as a search for his father's wayward donkeys becomes a call to courage, and obedience. A son will stand against an army. A shepherd will face a giant. And a people will look for one to lead them. Yet who can stand under the burden of prosperity? An epic tale of kingship; a journey into the heart of the Judean Mountains and across the sun-baked desert where the meek rise and the proud fall, and a stone is mightier than the sword. A time is coming, a day of reckoning.

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Judith Ingram review: Clever and Credible This second volume in the Trilogy of Kings Saga follows the rise of Israel's first king and the emergence of Israel as a monarchy. Through a fictional account that closely follows the biblical record, the story details the life of Saul, a humble farmer from the tribe of Benjamin, who reluctantly accepts the crown when the people demand a king. As the anointed one of Yahweh, Saul at first feels the empowerment and wisdom of God's Spirit as he takes up the mantle of leadership and saves his people through heroic deeds. Pride, however, gradually usurps his pledge to serve Yahweh, and when God takes away his Spirit from Saul, the king begins a descent into malicious jealousy and paranoia. The volume ends with a crazed King Saul pursuing David, the shepherd-turned-warrior who slew Goliath and now bears the favor of Yahweh, setting up conflict that will take readers into the third and final volume of the series. Readers who are familiar with King Saul's story will enjoy The Anointed One for its biblical accuracy, unique character viewpoints, and painstaking details that give color and substance to familiar passages. The author weaves together historical facts with fictional embellishments in an intriguing tapestry that deepens understanding not only of the biblical plot but also of its spiritual significance. Add to the mix the author's masterful handling of archaic language patterns and passages that blend seamlessly with quoted biblical material, and The Anointed One delivers a credible, entertaining read that could arguably take its place beside any scholarly history of ancient Israel. Rev. Judi Wiegman review: ...an historically accurate account of King Saul, David and Jonathan on their epic journey...With vivid imagery, a deep passion and authentic love of Scripture, each chapter comes alive. You will engage amidst the action of the characters not wanting the book to end; longing for more.

Judith Ingram review: Clever and Credible This second volume in the Trilogy of Kings Saga follows the rise of Israel's first king and the emergence of Israel as a monarchy. Through a fictional account that closely follows the biblical record, the story details the life of Saul, a humble farmer from the tribe of Benjamin, who reluctantly accepts the crown when the people demand a king. As the anointed one of Yahweh, Saul at first feels the empowerment and wisdom of God's Spirit as he takes up the mantle of leadership and saves his people through heroic deeds. Pride, however, gradually usurps his pledge to serve Yahweh, and when God takes away his Spirit from Saul, the king begins a descent into malicious jealousy and paranoia. The volume ends with a crazed King Saul pursuing David, the shepherd-turned-warrior who slew Goliath and now bears the favor of Yahweh, setting up conflict that will take readers into the third and final volume of the series. Readers who are familiar with King Saul's story will enjoy The Anointed One for its biblical accuracy, unique character viewpoints, and painstaking details that give color and substance to familiar passages. The author weaves together historical facts with fictional embellishments in an intriguing tapestry that deepens understanding not only of the biblical plot but also of its spiritual significance. Add to the mix the author's masterful handling of archaic language patterns and passages that blend seamlessly with quoted biblical material, and The Anointed One delivers a credible, entertaining read that could arguably take its place beside any scholarly history of ancient Israel. Rev. Judi Wiegman review: ...an historically accurate account of King Saul, David and Jonathan on their epic journey...With vivid imagery, a deep passion and authentic love of Scripture, each chapter comes alive. You will engage amidst the action of the characters not wanting the book to end; longing for more.

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Susan Van Volkenburgh is an award-winning author of Christian fiction and nonfiction, celebrated for her lyrical style and immersive reimaginings of biblical history. Her ""Trilogy of Kings Saga"" brings ancient Scripture to life with depth and spiritual resonance; the first edition of the opening volume, ""The Stone of Ebenezer"", received the Grand Prize in the New Look Writing Contest sponsored by WestBow Press and HarperCollins.Shaped by personal loss, Susan began her literary journey after the death of her father in the September 11, 2001 attacks. Her experience of grief and faith is poignantly explored in ""Silent Resolve and the God Who Let Me Down (A 9/11 Story)"".With experience as an oncology nurse, homeschool educator, and member of the gospel music group The Van Martins, Susan draws from a well of empathy and understanding, crafting stories that resonate with emotional and spiritual truth. She formerly owned Savannah's Meadow, a treehouse bed and breakfast that embodied her love of beauty, wonder, and rest-a spirit that continues to shape her storytelling. Now living in Northeast Texas, she and her husband raise Texas Longhorns, embracing a life rooted in tradition, perseverance, and grace.Through every page, Susan invites readers into timeless narratives of hope and transformation-stories where the broken find purpose, and the past speaks into the present with eternal significance.

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