Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “David”
If you’re one of my Newsies, you’ve already received September’s monthly update with Part I on “Who is Ahinoam.” You’ve already read about brave Ahinoam’s hometown and why I DON’T believe David’s wife is the same Ahinoam that Saul married. You also know where the Bible says that Ahinoam was David’s first wilderness wife. If you haven’t yet read Part I …
We’re all familiar with the story of Abigail and Nabal, her wicked husband, right? But who was David’s bride, Ahinoam? She’s actually mentioned for the first time at the end of Abigail’s story: Abigail quickly got on a donkey and, attended by her five female servants, went with David’s messengers and became his wife. David had also married Ahinoam of …
I’ve often been asked why I only write novels about the Old Testament (OT). (CLICK HERE to see all my books.) My answer is firmly rooted in how I came to faith in Jesus, so we can blame my husband! 😆 He’s the one who first explained to me that the Bible is one story, cover to cover. He showed …
I always choose a photo for my characters before writing the story to help my imagination while describing their features for the book. The woman pictured is a news anchor in Israel. Her name is Lucy Aharish, and “she has described her identity as ‘Israeli, woman, Arab Muslim’ in that order.” Can you see the strength of character and determination …
Have you ever had a best friend? I have several. Okay, so “best” friend implies one and only, but my God is an ABUNDANT Giver. I believe best friends are His special gift–and He can give as many as He wants! I still consider the girl who became my best friend in grade school through middle school, high school, and …
I’ve always thought Saul’s daughter, who was given to David in marriage, was a victim. Michal, knowing her father wants to kill David, lowers her husband from their bedroom window. She then places a household idol on David’s side of the bed. Her dad’s guards barge in, take her to the king, where she must defend herself before his council. …
Mesu Andrews weaves a compelling tale of faith, resilience, and redemption in ABIGAIL: I Will Praise the Lord, the prequel of her October 1, 2024 release, BRAVE: the Story of Ahinoam.
Walk with Abigail on a journey of profound courage in the face of overwhelming adversity and explore the transformative power of faith and worship no matter your life circumstance.
