A King to Unite

Enjoy the epic Biblical saga which helps the 21st Century Reader envision the foundation of the Kingdom of Israel through the eyes of its fictional and nonfictional characters.The second cycle of the Empire of Israel begins with the fugitive David struggling to establish his dynasty from a cave in the Judean wilderness. He may be God’s chosen replacement for King Saul, but that does not mean his journey will be an easy one. David’s initial assets include his anointing by Samuel, Goliath’s sword, a ragtag band of supporters and little else. His liabilities seem overwhelming: a royal death sentence, traitorous countrymen, hostile desert raiders, and vengeful Philistines with long memories.Fortunately, God has provided two talented allies to help David through the trials which will ultimately prepare him to rule. Both protagonists are flawed, needy people who see David as the answer to their problems.Abigail has been rejected by members of her family who are jealous of her abilities. Her dream is to gain the respect which she has been unfairly denied. This ambition leads Abigail to risk everything by marrying David, a fugitive who would be a king. Abigail aids David during his darkest days with her financial skills and wise counsel. In return, she hopes to become the most respected woman in all Israel.Jehoshaphat lost his Levite family when King Saul destroyed his city for the crime of aiding David. Safety now becomes the most important thing in life to this frightened boy. Desperate not to be turned away, Jehoshaphat offers to become the “quartermaster” of David’s camp. Boasting of his Levite training, Jehoshaphat claims to have solutions to David’s supply problems. However, he now finds himself in a delicate position where one mistake could seal his fate. Jehoshaphat decides that his safety ultimately relies on becoming indispensable to a powerful king.Follow Abigail and Jehoshaphat as they grapple with the age-old question of how to petition God for assistance: “Should you try to get what you want?”, or “Should you learn to want what you get?”