MICHAL by JILL EILEEN SMITH

MICHAL by JILL EILEEN SMITH is the first novel in her Wives of King David series. The story is sensitively told and the characters are beautifully depicted. Even though it is a work of fiction, the story sticks closely to the Bible and is told around the relevant verses.
The author tells us of the passionate love between young David and Saul's youngest daughter, Michal, their separation due to the king's jealousy and anger towards David, and how this love turns to burning hatred in Michal's case.
We see the difference between David's trust in Yahweh in the midst of all his problems, his humility and desire to please his God, and Michal's sense of importance as the daughter of a king and as David's first wife. We see how his love for the Lord pours out of his heart in psalms of praise, whereas she tends to blame God for her problems. It is only when everything is stripped from her that, in the loneliness of her chambers in the palace, she turns to Adonai in humility and experiences the joy of His forgiveness and presence in her life. This leads to her experiencing David's forgiveness and reconciliation with him as well. Her bitterness and pride melt away and are replaced with love for God and for her husband.
I like the way the interaction between the characters is portrayed, as there is so much biblical truth here that is applicable in our own lives today, and also the vivid description of life in those days. I admire the author for her research and knowledge of the Scriptures, which is combined with her story telling ability! I can highly recommend this novel.




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