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The Story of David: The Shepherd Boy Who Faced Goliath by Richard French is available today in large print paperback and as an ebook, from Amazon, the Indie Pen Press store, Barnes & Noble and other booksellers. It is the second book in Treasured Bible Stories, the series from Indie Pen Press that retells the great stories of the Bible in full for adult readers, in large, clear type.
The book tells David's story from the day the prophet Samuel poured oil on a shepherd boy's head to the day King David danced before the ark, as one continuous story in twelve short episodes.
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Quick Answer: The Story of David: The Shepherd Boy Who Faced Goliath is a retelling of 1 Samuel 16 to 2 Samuel 6 for adult readers, written by Richard French and published by Indie Pen Press. It is book 2 of the Treasured Bible Stories series. The large print paperback and the ebook are available now on Amazon and at the Indie Pen Press store, and the paperback from Barnes & Noble and other booksellers.
Key Fact: The story stays close to the Bible. Nothing happens in the book that the Bible does not record, and every line spoken in quotation marks is the Bible's own words.
Context: The series is written for grown-up readers, not children, and is set in large print for comfortable reading. Book 1, The Story of Joseph, is available now, and more books in the series are on the way.
Key Takeaways
- The Story of David is available today in large print paperback and as an ebook.
- It retells 1 Samuel 16 to 2 Samuel 6 as one story in twelve episodes, each short enough to read in a single sitting.
- It includes David and Goliath in full, along with the friendship of David and Jonathan and the years David spent hunted by King Saul.
- It is written for adults, not children, and stays close to the biblical text.
- It is book 2 of Treasured Bible Stories, after The Story of Joseph. More books in the series are on the way.
What Is The Story of David About?
The Story of David is the Bible's story of a shepherd boy chosen to be king, and of the king who tried to kill him.
David was the youngest of eight sons, out with the sheep, when the prophet Samuel poured oil on his head. Soon he was playing the harp for King Saul, then walking into the Valley of Elah to face Goliath with a sling and five smooth stones. The victory made him a hero, and it made Saul jealous. For years David lived on the run, hiding in caves while the king hunted him. Twice Saul was in his hands. Twice David let him go.
It is a story of courage, friendship and mercy, to read slowly, read aloud and share.
How Is the Book Told?
The Story of David tells 1 Samuel 16 to 2 Samuel 6 as one continuous story in twelve short episodes.
Each episode is short enough to read in one sitting: with your morning coffee, before bed, or aloud to someone you love. Read in order, the episodes carry David from his father's sheepfold in Bethlehem, through Saul's court and the caves of the wilderness, to Jerusalem. Nothing happens here that the Bible does not record, and whenever someone speaks in quotation marks, the words are the Bible's own. What the storyteller adds is the setting the story moved through: the hillside pastures, the army camps, the dark of a cave. Where the Bible is silent, the book says so plainly.
| Episode | Title | Bible passage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Youngest Son | 1 Samuel 16:1 to 13 |
| 2 | The Harp Before Saul | 1 Samuel 16:14 to 23 |
| 3 | Five Smooth Stones | 1 Samuel 17 |
| 4 | Jonathan's Robe | 1 Samuel 18:1 to 5 |
| 5 | The Spear at the Wall | 1 Samuel 18:6 to 19:10 |
| 6 | The Arrows in the Field | 1 Samuel 20 |
| 7 | The Showbread at Nob | 1 Samuel 21:1 to 9 |
| 8 | The Cave of Adullam | 1 Samuel 22:1 to 5 |
| 9 | The Cut Robe at En Gedi | 1 Samuel 24 |
| 10 | The Spear and the Water Jug | 1 Samuel 26 |
| 11 | Ziklag Burned | 1 Samuel 30 |
| 12 | Dancing Before the Ark | 2 Samuel 6 |
What Is the Treasured Bible Stories Series?
Treasured Bible Stories retells the great stories of the Bible in full, one story to a book, for adult readers.
These are not children's versions. They are written for grown-up readers and stay close to the Bible. Each volume is set in large print for comfortable reading and made to be shared with a spouse, a friend, a Bible study group or the grandchildren. Each book stands on its own, so they can be read in any order.
Which Treasured Bible Stories Books Are Available?
Two books are available now, and more are on the way.
| Book | Title | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Story of Joseph: From Betrayal to Forgiveness | Available now, large print paperback and ebook |
| 2 | The Story of David: The Shepherd Boy Who Faced Goliath | Available now, large print paperback and ebook |
Why Large Print Bible Stories for Adults Matter
Most adults know David and Goliath. Fewer know what came after: the jealous king, the friend who gave David his own robe and sword, the years in the caves, and the two nights David stood over Saul and would not strike. Reading the story whole, at an unhurried pace and in type that is easy on the eyes, lets it land as the story it is. Treasured Bible Stories is made for that kind of reading, alone or aloud with the people you love.
Get The Story of David
- Large print paperback: The Story of David on Amazon, also at Barnes & Noble and other booksellers
- Kindle ebook: The Story of David for Kindle
- Indie Pen Press store, paperback and ebook: The Story of David at the Indie Pen Press store
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Conclusion
The Story of David: The Shepherd Boy Who Faced Goliath is the second book in the Treasured Bible Stories series: the whole story of the shepherd boy who faced Goliath and the king who hunted him, told in full for adult readers. The large print paperback and the ebook are available today, The Story of Joseph is available now, and more books in the series are on the way.
Sources
- 1 Samuel 16 to 2 Samuel 6, the Bible.
- The Story of David: The Shepherd Boy Who Faced Goliath, large print paperback, Amazon
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote The Story of David: The Shepherd Boy Who Faced Goliath?
Richard French wrote it. It is published by Indie Pen Press as book 2 of the Treasured Bible Stories series.
What part of the Bible does The Story of David cover?
It covers 1 Samuel 16 to 2 Samuel 6, from the day Samuel anointed David to the day the ark came to Jerusalem, told as one story in twelve episodes.
Does The Story of David include David and Goliath?
Yes. The whole of 1 Samuel 17, the Valley of Elah, the five smooth stones and the sling, is one of the twelve episodes.
Is The Story of David a children's book?
No. It is written for adult readers and stays close to the Bible.
Is the Kindle edition large print?
Kindle readers set their own type size, so the Kindle edition can be read at any size. The paperback is set in large, clear type.
Do I need to read The Story of Joseph first?
No. Each Treasured Bible Stories book tells one complete story and stands on its own.
Where can I buy The Story of David?
The large print paperback and the ebook are available on Amazon and at the Indie Pen Press store. The paperback is also available from Barnes & Noble and other booksellers.
What is the next book in the Treasured Bible Stories series?
More Treasured Bible Stories books are on the way. Book 1, The Story of Joseph, is available now.