Princess Maakah of Geshur is duty-bound to create a political alliance for her father through marriage. The cancellation by King Saul of her betrothal to his fourth-born son compels Maakah's father to arrange an unexpected marriage to the rebel David ben Jesse, a shepherd-warrior anointed years earlier as Israel's future king. Taken aback by stories of David's fierceness and lowly birth, Maakah considers the match a degrading fate but obeys her father's wishes out of duty as her nation's only heir.
While alliances shift and enemies loom, Maakah navigates the delicate balance between her noble heritage and her growing respect for David's faith and leadership. When David and his army move to Hebron, and he becomes king over Judah, Maakah faces prejudice and suspicion from David's home tribe. In a land torn by war and divided loyalties, she must choose where her allegiance lies: with her people and heritage, or with an extraordinary destiny alongside David that beckons her from within.
Through Maakah's lens of nobility, courage, and love, beloved author Mesu Andrews skillfully presents a biblical tale of King David and his royal household.
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While alliances shift and enemies loom, Maakah navigates the delicate balance between her noble heritage and her growing respect for David's faith and leadership. When David and his army move to Hebron, and he becomes king over Judah, Maakah faces prejudice and suspicion from David's home tribe. In a land torn by war and divided loyalties, she must choose where her allegiance lies: with her people and heritage, or with an extraordinary destiny alongside David that beckons her from within.
Through Maakah's lens of nobility, courage, and love, beloved author Mesu Andrews skillfully presents a biblical tale of King David and his royal household.
MY THOUGHTS.....
"Life outside Geshur's walls was definitely more complicated than I had anticipated, and far more heartache than I had imagined."
These are the thoughts of Maakah, a Geshuran Princess, who abides by her father's wishes that she marry for his political advantage. Noble: The Story of Maakah is told from both Maakah and David's points of view. I was fascinated with the well-defined character development and intrigued by the unusual friendship that developed between Maakah and David's two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail. Yes, God's Plan provided David with six wives and six sons before he began his reign in Jerusalem, and Andrews peppered this story with many "what-ifs", including David's concerns about marriage to a pagan, gentile princess and Maakah's doubts about a lowly shepherd named David!
This gripping story features romance, history, and thought-provoking situations. It's perfect for anyone wanting 'can't-put-it-down' storytelling and a must-read for fans of biblical fiction! Andrews vividly depicts David's total reliance on God and Maakah's conversion to believing, trusting, and totally accepting David's God. Noble: The Story of Maakah is a wonderful example of Mesu Andrews's commitment to researching God's Word, imagining the possibilities, and then weaving fact and fiction into captivating biblical fiction.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a favorable review.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
These are the thoughts of Maakah, a Geshuran Princess, who abides by her father's wishes that she marry for his political advantage. Noble: The Story of Maakah is told from both Maakah and David's points of view. I was fascinated with the well-defined character development and intrigued by the unusual friendship that developed between Maakah and David's two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail. Yes, God's Plan provided David with six wives and six sons before he began his reign in Jerusalem, and Andrews peppered this story with many "what-ifs", including David's concerns about marriage to a pagan, gentile princess and Maakah's doubts about a lowly shepherd named David!
This gripping story features romance, history, and thought-provoking situations. It's perfect for anyone wanting 'can't-put-it-down' storytelling and a must-read for fans of biblical fiction! Andrews vividly depicts David's total reliance on God and Maakah's conversion to believing, trusting, and totally accepting David's God. Noble: The Story of Maakah is a wonderful example of Mesu Andrews's commitment to researching God's Word, imagining the possibilities, and then weaving fact and fiction into captivating biblical fiction.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a favorable review.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mesu Andrews is the Christy Award-winning author of Isaiah's Daughter and her deep understanding of, and love for God’s Word brings the biblical world alive for readers. Andrews lives in North Carolina with her husband Roy. She stays connected with readers through newsie emails, fun blog posts, and frequent short stories.
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