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When a quiet journey to Jerusalem turns tragic, newly orphaned Rimona must flee a kinsman set on selling her as a slave. Racing into the rocky hills outside of Hebron, Rimona is rescued by a Philistine commander journeying to Jerusalem with six-hundred warriors.
Exiled commander, Ittai the Gittite, is seeking refuge in the City of David. Protecting a frantic Hebrew woman is not in his leadership plan. Although, having a nobleman’s niece in his caravan might prove useful for finding shelter in a foreign land.
Rimona and Ittai arrive in Jerusalem on the eve of a rebellion. In the chaos of an heir’s betrayal, will they be separated forever, or can they defend King David and help the aging monarch control his rebellious son?
Barbara Britton truly has a talent for taking characters from Biblical times and bringing them to life. While Ittai the Gittite is mentioned in II Samuel, we really don't know anything about him so this is a fictionalized story. The author does a fabulous job of writing what this Philistine warrior could have been like while staying true to the other facts about King David and his story. I appreciated this. I couldn't help but love Ittai and Rimona's story. This has now become my favorite of this author's books and I will be reading it again soon! My sincere thanks to Barbara Britton for giving me the opportunity to read Defending David and give my unbiased opinion of it. I highly recommend. Sincerely, Melanie O.
OUTSTANDING!!! I do not know how Barbara M. Britton takes a relatively unknown character from scripture and creates a world complete with fully developed characters and events, but I am so happy that she does. In "Defending David" we are immersed into the world of Ittai the Gittite, a Philistine commander who seeks refuge in the service of David. He happens upon Rimona, an orphaned Hebrew woman desperately fleeing the prospect of being sold into slavery. What happens next is pure literary perfection. The setting of the story, occuring during Absalom's rebellion, could not have been written any better. The reader can't help but view these events from a completely new perspective. Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author and was not required to write a favorable review. All opinions are my own. Thank you so very much! Barbara M. Britton is my favorite author!!!!!! -Gloria M
Well-crafted Biblical fiction Author Barbara Britton brings to readers another well-crafted Biblical fiction novel. The Philistine foreigner Ittai and the orphaned Rimona develop an attraction that builds to a lasting love as unrest and war rage around them. Rimona, betrayed by a family member, and Ittai, whose loyalty to the one true God is challenged, unite in support of the anointed King David when his son, Absalom, rebels against him and attempts to gain the throne. Both Ittai and Rimona fight their own inner battles as they endure hardship, draw on their strength to confront danger, and long for each other’s safety. Although they lived centuries ago, the author brings David and Rimona to life with such depth of emotion that the modern-day reader can relate to their plight, identify with their struggles, and admire their strength. Again, Barbara Britton has crafted a story from the Bible with historical accuracy that delivers a message we can apply today. Pat G.
