Noble

Reviewed by:

Beth Swanson, voracious reader

Title:

Noble: An Old Testament Historical Biblical Christian Fiction Book about King David’s Wife Maakah (King David’s Brides) 

Author:

Mesu Andrews

Publisher:

Bethany House

https://bakerbookhouse.bethanyhouse

Date:

Fall 2025

Format:

Paperback

Length:

400 pages

Overview:

Interesting story containing many Bible stories this reviewer was not familiar with.

Women were duty-bound to do as their fathers directed. Political alliances were often reasons for arranged marriages. Princess Maakah, the bride of King David highlighted in this book, was older than most women at the time of her marriage. When Saul cancels her betrothal to his fourth son, her father feels compelled to send her to David, anointed years ago as the future king but she is really repelled by his ferocity and being the last born son. Although David rejects the offer, Maakah is required to stay with him due to extenuating circumstances and her feelings eventually change.

Rating:

4 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Age sixteen on up; particularly fans of Biblical fiction

Christian impact:

The author does extensive research to flesh out little known characters like Princess Maakah but does it beautifully with many spiritual treads that delight the Christian reader.

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-author information

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-information on Bethany House fiction

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