Saul ben Kish is an ordinary man; that is, 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. Can one man rally a nation to rise above oppression and fight for freedom? Or will he fall under the weight of power?
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.
Throughout the pages of The Trilogy of Kings, the personal and spiritual struggle of Israel's people unfolds through love, war, and intrigue, making the story relevant for today as an exciting example of the human condition. Together with these beloved characters, the human saga is captured, sharing their joys and sorrows, triumphs and losses.
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.