David and the Kingmaker

Young David #2

by Fiona Veitch Smith

The prophet Samuel is looking for the next king of Israel. Will he find him on David's farm?
David and the Kingmaker examines the vital issue of self-worth, and reminds children that good character is far more important than good looks, brains, talent or popularity. Through his encounter with the prophet Samuel, David catches a glimpse of how God sees him, and of his amazing future as king of Israel.
It is a tale which encourages us to read between the lines of what the Bible tells us about David’s early years. The light-hearted and beautifully illustrated pictures will delight parents and children alike, regardless of religious conviction.

32 pages, Paperback

Published August 20, 2015

Reviews

[Sean Harding · Rating 3 out of 5]

The other source I had listed this book as #4 in the series, but it could easily be #2, anyway we don't hear about his adventure with Goliath, this is David being anointed as the next king, the problem is it doesn't really look at the scriptural source effectively and tell the message that God looks at the heart, man looks at the outward appearance.
Another loosely based story that missed the opportunity to be meaningful.

[Philip S Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story underlines the importance of what is on the inside, in our hearts, and not what we might look like from the outside, the ways in which we seek to impress others. As a youngest son, David is not even allowed by his six older brothers to enter the sports days and popularity contests that they hold. But then Samuel the prophet arrives, looking for the next King of Israel, and he can see what the brothers are like inside. Instead of the faults of the others, David will become a kind, wise and brave king. And on each page, his sheep are cheering him on.