Daughter of Deliverance

Lions of Judah #6

by Gilbert Morris

THE PROMISED LAND BELONGS TO THEM. BUT FIRST THEY MUST CONQUER IT...

When Israel's unvanquished army crosses the Jordan, two spies, including Caleb's son Ardon, come to scout out Jericho's fortifications. There they encounter Rahab, a young woman forced into prostitution when her father's creditors threaten to sell her family into slavery. At great risk to herself, Rahab saves the men from capture, and Ardon promises to rescue her when his army destroys the city.

Rahab turns to the God of Israel and grows in faith, but Ardon's pride will not allow him to forget her past. Yet despite himself, he is attracted to her. As the battle for a new homeland escalates, will Ardon and Rahab learn to fully trust in God's ways?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian, Biblical Fiction, Fiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Sean MacKenzie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was terribly disappointed, mainly because the author- a pastor- would stray so far away from Biblical truth. Rahab did not marry Ardon son of Caleb, she married Salmon. Gilbert Morris had her and Ardon marry in the end of the book. I am so very disappointed in him as an author.

[Loraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written conclusion to Gilbert Morris' series Lions of Judah. Focusing on the story of Rahab, Jonah is now the leader of the Israelites as they finally head into the Promised Land. Interwoven with the many battles that were needed to take over the land is the story of the role that Rahab played during the time of the taking of Jericho and afterwards. This has been an amazing series from start to finish.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this was the worst of the series to be honest. It was a really slow and meandering read, mostly focused of the family of Caleb, rather than on Rahab. It stays mostly true to scripture including many facts from the book of Joshua. I found it disappointing all in all, there is little growth of character and when it occurs it is sudden and unnatural, there are several statements that are made that are quickly negated as well. A disappointing end to the series.

[Linea Winter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disappointed in this book. Most of it dealt with a supposed first husband of Rahab. Only in the Epilogue do we get a mention of Salmon, her husband as recorded in Scripture. It was good in the rest of the story regarding the detail of the conquests of the Promised Land.

[Vickie Bartnicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little is given about Rahab's life but that she was a harlot. Morris' account is so believable and touching. We know that God will use anyone that is willing and obedient. That is Rahab. Morris tells what Rahab's journey from harlot to the lineage of Christ may have been. The book gets you to thinking about women in Biblical time to modern time and how some things have not changed. The story line is fast moving amd many of the battles you can find in the book of Joshua and Judges.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have truly loved this series. I loved following the story from the Bible.

*Favorite Passage*
"She could see it all now with perfect clarity, green grass so fresh it almost hurt her eyes, the sparkling waters of a stream curling across the plain. She could hear birds singing and the sibilant whispers of the breeze. She could even smell the pungent aroma of acacia trees lacing the warm air with sweet, musty odors." Daughter of Deliverance by Gilbert Morris, page 9.

[Joyce Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story brought the children of Isreal to the promise land. A good reminder that God loves all people.

This story was fiction but with a truthful theme. Rachel is not known except she saved the two spies. The red cord is well known but few remember that Rachel is named in the line of Jesus. She was called a Harlow.

[Diane Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I hoped it would be

Even though I have studied the Bible for 40 years, and know about the Lord leading Israel into the Promised Land reading this book helped me to again marvel at all that our God is. I can't do anything but praise Him!

[Shelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I never thought much about Rahab in the Bible. It was interesting to read this story of who she might have been. She came alive for me. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still good! :)

[S.M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this story!!

I really enjoyed this book and reading a more detailed (and imagined) story of Rehab and her life. Would recommend to anyone!