God King: A Story in the Days of King Hezekiah (Living History Library)

God King: A Story in the Days of King Hezekiah (Living History Library)

By Joanne Williamson, Daria M. Sockey

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A never-before published tale by the author of the best-selling Hittite Warrior, carries the reader back to Ancient Egypt and biblical Jerusalem. It is 701 B.C-rule of the Kushite dynasty in ancient Egypt. Young Prince Taharka, a very minor royal son, succeeds unexpectedly to the throne of Kush and Egypt-a divine rulership.
It's not long, however, before a treacherous plot pushes him into sudden exile and into the hands of Amos, an emissary of King Hezekiah seeking help against the Assyrians. Posing as a medical assistant, Taharka journeys with Amos to Judea where he encounters two kings in conflict. His true identity suddenly uncovered, he must choose with whom he will fight-the mighty Assyrian, Sennacherib, promising alliance or Hezekiah, the Jew who trusts in Yahweh.
A novel inspired by research on the historical King Taharka and his period.
Publisher: Bethlehem Books
ISBN-13: 9781883937737
ISBN-10: 1883937736
Published on 1/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 206

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When Taharka gets chosen as the new king of Egypt, everything was just wrong. His brother, Shabataka was supposed to be picked. Taharka is nothing compared to his brother and he Taharka never even wanted to be king! While he struggles to adapt tl his new solitary life, a plot against him goes unoticed and he almost gets assainated! Taharka escapes with his Israelite friend, Amos and escapes. As they journey to find someplace safe, Taharka realizes the dangers and has many adventures. I would recommend this for ages 10+ There is a little romance and i read this for homework and it wasn't that bad. I wouldn't read it for relaxtion but it was still pretty good.