King Saul's Wife($12.99Value)

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**Creative Exploration Warning:** This novel takes creative liberties with traditional Biblical narratives and characters , infusing them with contemporary expressions and perspectives. These modifications, while significant, aim to delve deeper into the human elements and intricate dynamics of these age-old tales. **Reader Advisory:** Please be aware that this book contains strong language and mature themes, which may not be suitable for all audiences. In the heartland of Shiloh, where broken dreams and shattered hopes lie, lives Ahinoam. Her only desire is simple: to marry a kind-hearted man and build an ordinary family away from the ruins of her past. She finds solace in Saul, a modest man from the tribe of Benjamin, but she soon learns the tranquility she yearns for—is a fleeting illusion. When Ahinoam learns of Saul’s secret coronation, her dreams crumble under the weight of impending reality. The prophet Samuel’s deep-seated hatred against Saul, actively undermining his reign, reverberates across their kingdom, crushing Ahinoam’s dreams of a peaceful life. Saul’s reign becomes more widely accepted as he leads a victorious battle against the Ammonites. However, he battles depression and violent outbursts; he inflicts emotional wounds on his and Ahinoam’s son, Jonathan, and their son-in-law, David, thrusts Ahinoam into a whirlwind of chaos. Seeking comfort, Saul brings another woman into their lives, intensifying the family tension. When Michal’s husband joins the royal household and enters their palace, he sets off a storm of dispute that rattles the family’s foundations. The outer world is no sanctuary, either—the Philistines grow stronger, and Samuel continues his campaign of resistance against the king. Ahinoam, the pillar of her family, strives to hold them together against these adversities. Based on the Biblical woman, King Saul’s Wife is a tale of love, power, betrayal, and survival, set against the wild backdrop of a kingdom on the brink of collapse. It is a testament to the powerful spirit of a woman who dared to dream amidst the ashes of her reality. Who will survive the battle of Gilboa? Will Saul remain king? Read the book and find out! "... Ahi, Saul 's wife and narrator of the story, took my heart on this journey as well. Learned a LOT from this story and it has renewed my wanting to learn more and to start reading my Bible again . This was a very emotional read and the last quarter of the book was spent with tears running down my face, yet so thankful for this heart touching read. " - Kate M, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "... I did enjoy reading your book. You did a fantastic job in bringing your characters to life, and drawing the reader, myself, into the story. " - Juanita, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "... I don 't know if this tale was based upon historical fact but it was truly heartbreaking and inspiring! " - C. Biedenbach, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ " I really enjoyed the lush historical details and clear writing style.... this author clearly puts story first! ... I also enjoyed how well the author did at evoking a specific time and place ... This was clearly an attempt to understand what it would be like to live as a woman in that era. With that said, it didn't feel unreligious or anti-religious, either. Achinoam's faith is clearly important to her (as it would be), and the potentially very sensitive subject matter is handled tactfully... I really liked the sweet and touching romance between Achinoam and Saul. Worth a read if you're interested in this particular time period ." - Mutive, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ " It was interesting and I liked it ." - Angie Hardy, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Even though I'm not the target audience (and don't understand the Bible), I really enjoyed reading. It is well-written and interesting. I was intrigued. " - Guy Tene. " This is one of the most beautifully written stories I've ever worked on... just absolutely heart-wrenchingly gorgeous. " - Elayne, book editor. " Biblical story lovers like me will enjoy the book and look forward to the author's next book ." - Abigail Pollak Cohen. " Such a fascinating story that I could not put the book down from beginning to end. Simply pure pleasure and a fine literary gem. " - Liora Rennert'. " A great way to learn the biblical story! The writing is fluent, and the reading is fluent. Highly recommend! " - Arik Blum. "A charming biblical novel about the time of Saul and David ." - Pnina Aharonov.