Abigail: (A Biblical Retelling of Second Chances) (The Wives

Abigail: (A Biblical Retelling of Second Chances) (The Wives of King David)

Abigail's hopes and dreams for the future are wrapped up in her handsome, darkeyed betrothed, Nabal. But when the longawaited wedding day arrives, her drunken groom behaves shamefully. Nevertheless, Abigail tries to honor and respect her husband despite his abuse of her. Meanwhile, Abigail's family has joined David's wandering tribe as he and his people keep traveling to avoid the dangerous Saul. When Nabal suddenly dies, Abigail is free to move on with her life, and thanks to her brother, her new life includes a new husbandDavid. The dangers of tribal life on the run are serious, but there are other dangers in young Abigail's mind. How can David lead his people effectively when he goes against God? And how can Abigail share David's love with the other wives he insists on marrying? Jill Eileen Smith, bestselling author of Michal, draws on Scripture, historical research, and her imagination as she fills in the blanks to unveil the story of Abigail and David in rich detail and drama. The result is a riveting pageturner that will keep readers looking forward to the next book in this trilogy.
Country USA
Brand REVELL
Manufacturer Revell
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 443215
Model 443215
ReleaseDate 2010-02-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780800733216

Abigail: (A Biblical Retelling of Second Chances) (The Wives of King David)