The author of the bestselling "Michal" fills in the blanks to unveil the dramatic story of Abigail and David in rich detail, in this latest work in the Wives of King David series.
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The author of the bestselling "Michal" fills in the blanks to unveil the dramatic story of Abigail and David in rich detail, in this latest work in the Wives of King David series.
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I've always loved the story of Abigail, one of the wives of King David. Of all his wives, she was the most wise and honourable. Her intervention kept David from murder.
This fictionalized account of her early life with Nabal and then David highlights the problems of polygamous marriages. The wives were jealous, resentful, bitter, petty and scheming.
They all wanted David's exclusive attention and wanted their son to be the heir to the throne, so they'd do whatever it took to manipulate him. I appreciated that it was true to the Biblical account for the most part, until the last chapter, which proved that it was, after all a fictional novel.
I can't imagine such a life. I struggle with jealousy with only one husband. I would not want to be waiting to hear, "next." :)
I didn't read book one, about Michal, because I wasn't all that impressed with her character in the Biblical account, but Abigail was a worthy worman.
I'm looking forward to the third and final book in the series, Bathsheba, due out in 2011. I'm curious to see how the author presents her, as an innocent who must obey the summons of the king, or as a married woman, who knew how to attract a man. I believe the latter, personally.
HopenGrace
Apr 12, 2010
History Brought to Life
Once again Jill Eileen Smith whisked me into bible times while introducing us to a tender, young Abigail who loves the Lord and anxiously awaits her arranged marriage with Nabal. This author?s illustration of Abigail?s loss of innocence, heartbreak, agony and struggle, is so powerful I could feel her pain, her sorrow. Nabal is a brash, deceitful, selfish man who will do whatever it takes to satisfy his flesh.
Abigail would not let Nabal break her spirit nor turn her back on God. Instead, she sought Adonai (God) for comfort. Abigail lets God mold her and give her strength. Adonai gives Abigail the courage to seek out David in order to avoid blood shed in her household because of Nabals foolish behavior.
David seeks to marry Abigail when he learns of her husband?s death. I was intrigued by this union and how it might have taken place. Jill paints an exciting picture of how these two beautiful people get together. She also describes their inner turmoil and the desire David and Abigail had to do God?s will in the middle of uncertain times. I hadn?t realized how long David lived in the forest as a fugitive, and how many men, women and children were with him; it made it hard to hide, especially since David had crazy King Saul trying to kill him most of that time. I found it amazing how David refused to kill God?s annointed Saul, no matter how frustrating things got.
I liked how Jill broke the book into five parts, and before each part, she had the complete verse and reference for you to read before she described the new part. I found it most helpful and handy for me to go back to the bible and read the complete account later.
This author has a keen insight into the hearts and minds of two strong, passionate people. David and Abigail, continue to show their love for Adonai, each other, and shhared a struggle they had to do the right thing in the eyes of God, not people. It was an eye opener to read what demands there were for a King and the life Abigail might have had as his wife. It was quite different than living with him as a fugitive. I now have a deeper appreciation and understanding of the culture, times back then and why they called David, a man after God?s own heart. I think Abigail felt the same way about Adonai. I could see how they received comfort, wisdom and strength from each other. There was a unity they had that David didn?t share with his other wives. I was encourage as I read about David and Abigail and their life?s struggle, how they sought peace in the middle of their trials and a love so pure. I enjoyed how they humbled themselves before Adonai (God) and sought him with all their heart, soul and strength. It?s a love story you?ll want to read and experience for yourself.
Nora St.Laurent
ACFW Book Club Coordinator
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