Shield of the Mighty

by Connilyn Cossette

Book Overview

Captured by the Philistines as a young boy, Zevi has grown into a formidable warrior. As a captain in King Saul's army, he is assigned a crucial mission: Recruit soldiers, gather tribute for the royal coffers, and find talented artisans for the king's court. But when he is sent to Maresha, the town he was forced to leave as a child, he faces a startling truth--the elder council rejects King Saul and his campaign against their enemies.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764238922
• ISBN13: 9780764238925
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

completely engrossing and enchanting

"I let go. I realized that my understanding of Yahweh was far too small and that I had no right to demand he bend to my will." It's another enthralling journey through King Saul's early days of kingship as Israel attempts to become a united nation from a loose group of scattered and fractious tribes. Zevi's road to becoming a trusted captain in Saul's army is fraught with hard work, sacrifice, and guilt. I loved his loyal and steadfast heart, trained soldier's bearing and instinct, and his dedication to Yahweh and his family. His encounter with Yochana starts with good intentions but terrible execution of plan makes them enemies. I really enjoyed their banter and fire-laced conversations. When earth-shattering betrayal blindsides Zevi, it's Yochana's compassionate, kind heart and capable healing hands that Zevi ends up leaning on. The climax of the war is found in 1 Samuel 14 where the author's imagination and God's Word combine to bring forth a vivid, palpable battle scene. There are plenty of twists and turns in the plot that will have you clutching the edge of your seat. Reconnecting with Natan and Shoshanna's family is the icing on the cake. This is a must-read if you enjoy Biblical fiction. I can't wait to read about the other two cousins Gavi and Shay soon. Connilyn Cossette has a gift for weaving beautiful, tangible, relatable threads into the Old Testament stories to bring them to life in full color. Her stories are unforgettable and never disappoint. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House via Interviews and Reviews and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.