Abigail (The Wives of King David Book #2): A Novel
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Abigail's hopes and dreams for the future are wrapped up in her
handsome, dark-eyed betrothed, Nabal. But when the long-awaited
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 husband--David.
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 page-turner that will keep
readers looking forward to the next book in this trilogy.
From the Back Cover
What price must she pay for true love?
Her days marked by turmoil and faded dreams, Abigail has resigned
herself to a life with a man she does not love. But when
circumstances offer her a second chance at happiness with the
handsome David, she takes a leap of faith to join his wandering
tribe. Still, her struggles are far from over. How can she share
his love with the other women he insists on marrying?
Abigail follows the bestselling Michal and continues
Jill Eileen Smith's rich story of David's wives.
"With skill honed by years of historical research, made sharper
still with a gifted passion for storytelling, Jill Eileen Smith
crafts the story of Abigail in a way that takes us deep into the
heart of King David and into the heart of a woman determined to
follow God's will, no matter the cost to her--or to the man she
loves."--Tamera Alexander, bestselling author of From a
Distance and The Inheritance
"Smith's writing swept me back to ancient days and brought Abigail
and David's love story vividly to life."--Deborah Raney,
award-winning author of Almost Forever and the Clayburn
Novels
"A rich tapestry of an era filled with love and longing that rings
true across the centuries."--Siri Mitchell, author of Love's
Pursuit
Jill Eileen Smith is the bestselling author of Michal. Her
research into the lives of David's wives has taken her from the
Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women
lived in Old Testament times. Jill lives with her family in
Michigan.
Product Details
- Title : Abigail (The Wives of King David Book #2): A Novel
- Author: Smith, Jill Eileen
- Publisher: Revell
- Publication Date: 2010
- ISBN: 9781441207715
Jill Eileen Smith has more than twenty years of writing experience, and her writing has garnered acclaim in several contests. Her research into the lives of David's wives has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times. Jill is the author of the bestselling Michal and lives with her family in southeast Michigan.