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  • Abigail: A Novel

  • Wives of King David Series, Book 2
  • By: Jill Eileen Smith
  • Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu
  • Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (163 ratings)

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Abigail: A Novel

By: Jill Eileen Smith
Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu
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What price must she pay for true love?

Her days marked by turmoil and faded dreams, Abigail has resigned herself to a life with a man she does not love. But when circumstances offer her a second chance at happiness with the handsome David, she takes a leap of faith to join his wandering tribe. Still, her struggles are far from over. How can she share his love with the other women he insists on marrying?

Abigail follows the best-selling Michal and continues Jill Eileen Smith's rich story of David's wives.

©2010 Jill Eileen Smith (P)2019 Tantor
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Biblical accuracy

I enjoyed reading of the good times and hard times being a wife (along with others) of a king.

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Such a great story

I was drawn into Abigail’s story almost immediately. I also loved the Psalms woven throughout.

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Really enjoyable story

Very enjoyable biblical story to fill in what the Bible does not tell us about the lives and times of being a wife of King David.

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Wonderful Story

I love this story. I purchased this book years and years ago and compared to other authors who wrote about Abigail and King David this one beats them all. So much more detail and includes the full story from the very beginning through the time David was still in hiding from King Saul and the struggles they faced during that time as well as David's ascension to King. And Abigail's struggle with his multiple wives. Well done Jill Eileen Smith and thank you for finally getting this book out on Audio!!!

P.S. could have gotten a better narrator. She wasn't bad but she wasn't good either.

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David's Flight From Saul As Lesson

I've long been a fan of Callie Beaulieu's narrating skills and definitely remain so after this reading.

Abigail is one of my absolute favorite women in the Bible. Her graceful wisdom shines in the short passages about her in the Bible. This book allows her to shine even more. Living with a physically, mentally and emotionally abusive husband is a horrifying existence. Her courage and honesty in spite of this is astounding but YAHUAH freed her from it giving her HIS beloved as a husband. I wonder about decisions David made. To be strictly honest I wouldn't have wanted him as a husband. I truly appreciate being the 1 wife of 1 loving man.

But what floored me about this book is how appropriate it is in a time when persecution of Believers is becoming more regularized in the USA. King Saul's chasing of David with armies of those that used to serve with David in the military, were his former friends, people he'd fought and bled beside, some who's lives he'd saved, makes me think of Matt10:21-23 then v34-42 and John16:1-4. Saul was David's father-in-law, someone David had put his life and those he served with on the line for over and over again. Jonathan was closer to him than a brother. Jonathan wouldn't help chase him, but he didn't stand up for David with the armies either. That is a future Tribulation that is very real for Believers as Scripture prophecies, yet for all the years I sat in church, I don't recall David's flight from Saul ever being used as an object lesson for Matt10....and it very much should be!! The way the women and children reacted, whether careful, thoughtful and quiet or sniping, spiteful, complaining and being manipulative with each other is something Believers need to really think about now, before such things begin. I think that's the best thing about this series.

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Exciting & riveting novel! Totally worth the listen. I highly recommend!

Loved the accuracy of scripture & Liberty to create a story around it. Also, was encouraged!
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Loved the Book!

I felt like I was there! You could feel the struggle with wanting to do the right thing and her rmotions getting in the way.

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Brought out of Abuse to live in the king palace

Thank you my Elohim, just brought Abigail out I can see you can bring me out thank you jill Eileen Smith,showing women suffering Abuse that Jesus go to prepare a place the where he is we may be.in our pain this need to be known.

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Most Delightful

When you read a book, you desire to be entertained but also enlightened and encouraged. This book does all three with great care and grace, teaching us that the lives of individuals within annals of Scripture are real, humble, flaud and victorious. Enjoy this book for all it's offering and goodness.

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I like the way the author gave me food for thought regarding history. It’s always interesting to have a different view of part of possibility and the things that could’ve happened with David, King of Israel and Abigail enjoyed your book.

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