Through David’s Realm (1889)

Through David's Realm is a novel written by Edward Staats DeGrote Tompkins and published in 1889. The book is set in biblical times and follows the story of David, the second king of Israel. The story is told through the eyes of a young boy named Azariah, who is a servant in David's palace.The novel begins with David as a young shepherd boy, who is chosen by God to become the king of Israel. Azariah is present when David defeats Goliath and becomes a hero to the Israelites. He then follows David through his many battles, including his fight against King Saul, who wants to kill him.As David becomes more powerful, he must navigate the politics and intrigue of his court. Azariah watches as David makes alliances with neighboring kingdoms and deals with traitors within his own court. He also witnesses David's relationships with his wives and children, including his famous son, Solomon.Through David's Realm is a historical fiction novel that brings the world of biblical times to life. It is a story of power, love, and betrayal, told through the eyes of a young boy who witnesses the rise of one of the greatest kings in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.