Illustrated Stories from the Bible: Vol. 5

by George D. Durrant, Marilyn Durrant, Vernon Murdock (Illustrator)

This volume continues the series examining stories from the Bible. In this volume, Saul becomes jealous of David and seeks to take his life. Saul's last days are unhappy ones. David becomes a mighty king of Israel and the people of God finally become a great people in their Promised Land. Then David falls in love with Bathsheba and makes a terrible mistake. Because Bathsheba is married, David sends her husband to battle, knowing that this innocent man will be killed. He is killed and this great sin changes David's life from one of happiness to one of sorrow. He loses part of his kingdom and his own son tries to kill him. Then this son dies a horrible death and David's heart is broken. The overall story of this volume will thrill us and build our faith in the power of the God of Israel--the only true and living God.

135 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981