Defending David
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5 of 5 Stars A friend who sticks closer than a brother.

I’ve loved every one of Barbara Britton’s Biblical fiction novels. But Defending David is my favorite.

It’s the story of two orphans, Ittai and Rimona, whose paths cross in the most unexpected way. Ittai, a Philistine warrior and commander, is on his way to see King David and repay a kindness David showed him when he was a child. And Rimona is being transported by unscrupulous men to live with her last surviving relative.

The reader meets King David at a time in his life when the once mighty warrior-king is past his prime. His son, Absalom, has rebelled and is trying to take over the throne. The King leaves Jerusalem in exile, a broken man. It appears King David has nowhere to turn. But his help comes from the most unexpected place. Ittai, the Gittite, a Philistine warrior. When Ittai was a young man, he met King David, and has never forgotten the kindness of the Hebrew king.

I fell in love with the gentle giant of a warrior and the spunky and beautiful Rimona.

Ms. Britton has a talent for bringing to life little-known Bible characters, and this book is no exception. Defending David is a beautiful story of love and faithfulness. Bravo to Ms. Britton for another beautifully crafted novel.