Gods and Kings (Chronicles of the Kings #1) (Volume 1)
Language: English
Pages: 320
ISBN: 0764229893
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
A riveting retelling of the life of King Hezekiah from one of the most talented Cba historical novelists writing today. Chronicles of the Kings book 1.
this crisis, and I’m not changing them now.” Isaiah’s eyes narrowed. “You don’t believe that Yahweh can deliver you from the enemy, do you? You’d rather ask the king of Assyria for help than put your trust in the Lord.” Ahaz glared at him, wondering how he had learned of the planned alliance so quickly. “The gods belong in the temples, not in the streets,” Ahaz said. “And certainly not in government.” Isaiah took another step forward. “Ask Yahweh for a sign. Let Him prove that He will crush
the sacrifice.” Isaiah frowned slightly but said nothing. “Zechariah says that you’re in danger, too, and that you shouldn’t prophesy anymore. He said you should leave Jerusalem right away.” Isaiah nodded slowly. “Yes, I believe he’s right. I think my work here is finished for now.” Isaiah’s reaction puzzled Eliakim. After his father’s speech about standing up for what you believed in, he’d expected Isaiah to reject the warning. He was disappointed that the prophet had given in so easily.
the yawning gulf between him and God. “I’m so sorry....” he moaned. “Shh... shh...” the little merchant soothed. “Never mind, now. You’re almost home, my friend. See? There’s the Temple.” “Leave me here, Hilkiah. I know the way.” The merchant clicked his tongue. “How can I leave you here? You’ll never make it home by yourself. Come on.” They passed through the Temple gate and crossed the broad, deserted courtyard. Yahweh’s Temple loomed ahead of them, the white stones bright in the
one she hadn’t bargained for. Tears filled her eyes when she remembered the baby’s empty cradle, and she longed to cling to Ahaz’s feet and plead with him not to take her children away from her, to at least let her hold them one last time and kiss them goodbye. But she knew what Ahaz’s answer would be. “And now you will tell Shebna, my son’s tutor, exactly which lies your father taught him.” For a reason she couldn’t explain, Abijah felt no fear. She had already lost her sons, and she had
die. The only thing left to decide was how. The king would have to die in a way that would throw no suspicion on himself. It was important that Uriah remain in power to deal with the political crisis. And Ahaz had to be killed immediately. The dinner with the Israelite envoys tomorrow night must never take place. Uriah reviewed every moment of Ahaz’s daily routine, searching for the precise time, the exact place when Ahaz was most vulnerable. One thread ran through the fabric of the king’s