Book #3 in Francine River’s
Sons of Encouragement series, The Prince is the retelling of the life
of Jonathan, son of Saul, first king of Israel. While most church-goers are
familiar with the story, Francine has taken a look at this historical character
in an eye-opening new light.
Jonathan, lover of God’s law,
for years is torn between honoring his crazed father and supporting his
cherished friendship with David, the man prophesied to take Saul’s place on the
throne. This beautiful friendship between brothers in spirit as well as by law
is brought real throughout the pages of this short, yet captivating book.
As Saul relentlessly pursues
his imagined enemy David, Jonathan remains faithful to the Lord and his people,
all the while on pins and needles for his friend’s safety. He begs his father
to see reason, to turn to God, to be forgiven.
Continually in the difficult
position of having to choose loyalties, the Prince of Israel shines to the glory
of his Father, the King of all eternity. I encourage you to pick this book up
for a clearer understanding of the emotional struggles that we often forget
these Biblical characters faced.
However, Francine does not
leave the reader with her insights alone. The “Seek and Find” segment located
at the end of the book draws you into God’s word to study the portion of
Scripture relating the life of Jonathan. Poignant questions force the reader to
discover truths about Scripture as well as himself. The Prince is not
only entertaining. If used as a devotional, it can be a tool to mold the reader
more perfectly into God’s plan.
Publisher: Tyndale House
Publication Date: September 2005
ISBN: 9780842382670
Genre: Biblical Fiction
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