David

by Matthew Horton

King David. A man after God’s own heart. A man of complexity, David has been portrayed countless times in portraits, sculpture, and literature throughout history. At times, he has been glorified as a hero and others, vilified for the mistakes that he made. From the hills of Bethlehem to the throne in Jerusalem, “David” is an epic tale that chronicles the rise in power of the shepherd who became Israel’s most famous king, seeking to tell his story as it might have been.

This adaptation of the well-known Bible story showcases David’s journey after slaying the giant, Goliath, and bringing victory to Israel in God’s name. Often running from the hand of the king who became his father-in-law, Saul, as a fugitive, and speaking the most beautiful of prayers through despair and weeping at times and praise and thanksgiving in others, David proves strength in turning to the Lord and allowing Him to be his strength.

Though imperfect by any means, a proven adulterer, murderer, a man of many wives, and a man of war, “David” speaks to the heart of the king, his relationship with his best friend, Jonathan, and his tumultuous relationships with his own children and wives. Through many triumphs and failures both politically and personally, witness one of the greatest historical sagas ever played out through the eyes of David.

213 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 28, 2022