My Thoughts on Noble by Mesu Andrews

 

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Princess Maakah of Geshur is duty-bound to create a political alliance for her father through marriage. The cancellation by King Saul of her betrothal to his fourth-born son compels Maakah's father to send her to the rebel David ben Jesse, a shepherd-warrior anointed years earlier as Israel's future king, to propose a marriage between them. Taken aback by stories of David's ferocity and lowly birth, Maakah considers the match a degrading fate but obeys her father's wishes out of duty as her nation's only heir.

To her relief, David rejects the offer of marriage, but circumstances make it impossible for Maakah to return home, and she must stay with David's people until it is safe for her to travel again. Facing prejudice and suspicion from the Israelites, Maakah navigates the delicate balance between her noble heritage and her growing respect for David's faith and leadership. In a land torn by war and divided loyalties, she must choose where her allegiance lies: with her Geshurite people, or with an extraordinary destiny alongside David that beckons her from within.

My Thoughts:

This is the second novel in the series King David's Brides which I have found so fascinating. The rich historical research, the political machinations, the Biblical implications, and a glimpse into the hearts and minds of these characters. Please note this is fiction dealing with real life historical people. I think author Andrews does a great job of explaining her research and the reasoning behind her writing in notes both in the beginning and the ending of the novel. She is one of the few Biblical authors I enjoy reading. Not only that but bringing to light, even if only fictional, the other wives of King David has been an enlightening adventure.

I found as I got to know these characters and keeping my Bible close at hand, knowing the fallout and the circumstances that were coming, raised a lot of pondering questions in my mind. This would make a great read for a book study group and to really dig into the Word of God. What a time to be alive, certainly not the way I would have wanted to live.

I was provided a copy of this novel from Bethany House Publishers. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.