At the age of fifteen Jonathan led an untried army against a Philistine Garrison, winning an incredible victory. Two years later Jonathan and his armor bearer attacked a Philistine Army, and when joined by his father's troops again won an amazing victory. After these triumphs, Jonathan is forced to stand by, watching his father descend into a madness that, after destroying the lives of his family, eventually led to the most terrible defeat Israel ever suffered to that time. Today Jonathan's amazing victories have become submerged in the story of David. If people remember him at all, it is as David's friend. What he achieved has become lost, and Jonathan has become Israel's forgotten hero.
While working for Morris Cerullo, I would contact people claiming to be healed, obtaining follow-up x-rays, doctor's statements, and interviewing family and friends. I saw first hand how God works in people's lives. Then I began receiving letters from people who thought they were healed and later their symptoms returned, and from people who had not been healed and questioned why. Books on healing were no help being merely testimonies. A Bible College course on healing was attempting to decide whether healing was for today. Finally, prayerfully I went through the entire Bible, copying every verse having to do with healing. I don't claim to have found all the answers, and there are no formulas or pat answers with God. What I learned will be very helpful to others. The Bible says, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6 In the case of healing this is literally true.
In this fifth novel of the story of David, since his heir is much too young to rule in case of David's death, his army continues to ban him from fighting with his troops. He is already battling depression as a result of the death of his beloved wife, Maacah. In this frame of mind, estranged from all who would bring him confort or counsel, David falls into the sin that still blackens his name to this day. Cut off from their father's dicipline and guidance, David's children run wild. Growing further from family ties; resentment, jealousy, anger and lust for power lead to rape and murder.
Driven from his home by King Sauls determination to kill him, David goes from being Israels greatest hero to a hunted fugitive. During this time he experiences loyalty beyond what he could reasonably expect, as well as painful betrayal. His faith is severely tested, but he finds love where least expected. All the time wondering how these experiences could turn him into an effective ruler, should Samuels prophecies prove true. This seems doubtful as it becomes ever more difficult to escape from King Sauls pursuing army.
Retells the Biblical story in which Esther saves her people from destruction by risking her own life to plead with her husband, Xerxes, king of Persia.
In this final book in the David series, David has been king for thirty years. All Israel's enemies have been subdued. However, a new generation has arisen who do not remember how it was before David began ruling. They resent the taxes used to pay the army, and the fact the King is too busy to personally hear all their petty legal cases. They are ready for a change in government. When David's oldest son begins promising them everything they want if they will support him in overthrowing the King, David faces the most dangerous situation of his career. His sons, one after another, almost destroy the kingdom in their greed for the crown.
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