Benaiah - by P H Thompson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Benaiah is a faithful, valiant and obedient soldier. But when "just following orders" leads to his part in adultery, murder and death, he questions his life's direction. If both obedience and disobedience cause death, how can he ever find redemption?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>What happens when the king's most obedient soldier is issued a wicked command?</i></p></p> <p>Benaiah is valiant against men and beasts. He is known for three heroic deeds that lead to his appointment in the elite force of David's Mighty Men: aggressively going down into a pit on a snowy day to kill a lion; fighting two Moabite ariels; and challenging a giant Egyptian, armed with only a staff, and killing him with the man's own spear. When David is crowned king, Benaiah is made his chief bodyguard and eventually head of the whole army of Israel under King Solomon.</p></p> <p>Reeling from the tragic cost of disobedience when he was young, Benaiah directs his life toward one chief aim: to be found a faithful, loyal, valiant and obedient soldier, servant of the King and follower of Yahweh.</p></p> <p>But when "just following orders" leads to his part in adultery, murder and death, he questions his life's direction. If both obedience and disobedience cause death, how can he ever find redemption?</p></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"For ancient cultures, stories--some rooted in history, others not--were central to passing on wisdom and knowledge. One thinks of the Bible for the Hebrews, the Epic of Gilgamesh for the Sumerians, the Iliad and Odyssey for the Greeks, and the Aeneid for the Romans. This fictional account of one of David's Mighty Men, Benaiah, takes the small amount of history that we know about this ancient Jewish warrior, found in the cycle of stories about David in the Old Testament, and weaves a convincing story about what he might have experienced and what he might have been like. A book imparting wisdom and pleasure at the same time--it does not get much better than this!"--Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary</p></p> <p>"Benaiah: Mighty Man of God demonstrates that an author need not rely on the sort of unrestrained embellishment that characterizes many works of historical fiction in order to present a subject in vivid colors. Throughout this thrilling story, Thompson's high view of Scripture is evident as she connects the dots to show us the life and mission of one of the central characters in King David's administration. Even better, she skillfully reveals the central character in the Bible's storyline: the promised Messiah. Readers of this book will find themselves reveling in the gospel of grace and glorifying the God of mercy."--David N. Theobald, Pastor, Grace Baptist Church</p></p> <p>"In Benaiah: Mighty Man of God, P. H. Thompson fleshes out a little-known character in the Bible, a soldier during the reign of David whose exploits rivaled--and sometimes surpassed--those of the king he served. Drawing on Biblical references and her knowledge of the time and historical events, Thompson paints a fascinating portrait of a man who dedicated his life to his king and his God, and who was immortalized in the pages of Scripture as a result."--Sara Davison, Author of the award-winning Seven Trilogy</p></p> <p>"In Benaiah: Mighty Man of God we experience the life and times of King David through the eyes of Benaiah, one of David's Mighty Men. Benaiah's quest for redemption drives his loyalty, but also leads to inner conflict when David orders him to do unconscionable things. A character list, Bible quotes headlining each chapter, and a set of discussion questions add clarity and value to this well-written biblical fiction. Thompson delivers a fascinating and worthwhile read."--Violet Nesdoly, Author of Destiny's Hands</p></p><br>
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