Dahveed: Yahweh's Chosen [Paperback]

Terri L. Fivash (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2008

He was unwanted, unclaimed, unimportant . . .

Until the prophet demanded his presence at the feast of the new moon and secretly anointed him king of Israel.

In that moment, everything--and nothing--changed.

There was no one to confide in, no outlet for the burning questions--his secret was safe with no one. But the Habiru guessed and swore their allegiance to him. The final words of a dying warrior seared into his soul: "Yahweh has given you much. Take only what comes from His hand. He will place you where you need to be so that you will be able to do the task given to you."

He would cling to these words for strength time and again as Yahweh led him first into the court of the troubled king, then onto the battlefield to face the giant Goliath--all the while binding his life and loyalty to the prince whose throne he must someday take.

He was Yahweh's beloved one, Israel's Dahveed.

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About the Author

Terri L. Fivash, best-selling author of  Joseph:  A Story and Ruth and Boaz,  holds a master's degree in history from Andrews University and is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society and Phi Kappa Phi, the national interdisciplinary honor society.  She has studied Biblical Hebrew, and does her own translations for her works.  She lives in Michigan.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Review & Herald Publishing (2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0828020728
• ISBN-13: 978-0828020725
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #519,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Terri L Fivash has never lived more than 30 miles from Lake Michigan. She was born on the east side, grew up on the west side, and now lives on the east side again. However, she rarely has time to go there! Fivash attended Andrews University, graduating with a Master's Degree in History in 1986. She is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, the national honors society for History; and a charter member of the Andrews University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, the national interdisciplinary honors society. She began writing in 2000 after seeing the need for books about biblical characters which were not only biblically accurate, but historically and culturally accurate as well. Fivash and her husband of over 30 years have two children and have always lived in the same house.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dahveed: Yahweh's Chosen, April 24, 2009

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Shirlana L. Raphael - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dahveed: Yahweh's Chosen (Paperback)

I really need to thank my friend who got me Terri Fivash's first book Joseph. It was a masterpiece that I found myself reading several times. Then I read Ruth and Boaz and I was sure then that I had a new favourite author. The ending of Ruth and Boaz left me anxiously awaiting - for almost a year - the availability of Dahveed. I honestly thought she had outdone herself on the first two books and wondered whether Dahveed would be up to par. That was until I actually read Dahveed. What an amazing book! Never has an author's skill of story telling impressed me more. Not only is she a master story teller, but she is able to stay strictly in line with the biblical account of the story she is telling. Her background in history allows her to pay incredible attention to detail while she weaves an intricate cast of characters into the story and draws the reader into another time and place. I literally could not put these books down until I had finished them - especially Dahveed. This book takes an intimate look at the early life of one of the most amazing men who ever lived - Israel's beloved Dahveed - and allows the reader to share in his joys, sorrows, trials and triumphs. It takes the reader on a journey that encompasses the circumstances of his birth, spans his childhood and ends with him on the threshold of manhood poised to become God's Warrior. Reading her novels has opened up a whole new perspective on these well-loved bible stories for me. I now understand these characters and their stories more deeply than I used to. What a blessing. I would recommend Terri Fivash's books to anyone as it appears she cannot disappoint. My only protest is that the release date for the second volume in the Dahveed saga has not been announced. I anxiously await!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read... Again!, February 20, 2009

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PiRho "PiRho" (TN, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dahveed: Yahweh's Chosen (Paperback)

Dahveed: Yahweh's Chosen, is an astounding story that really brings to life the biblical story of David. This first book on the life of the "Man after Gods own heart", shows just how David was Human, and yet allowed God to lead his life. This is another book that you will not want to put down! It's best not to start it until you know you will have time to read it through. It also has great re-readable value! I can hardly wait to read the rest of the series.

Reading the prequel (Ruth & Boaz) is not required, however if you like to know the back-story, it is also a great read.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dahveed, Yahweh's Chosen, May 2, 2009

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Dick Fleming "Dick Fleming" (Baker City, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dahveed, Yahweh's Chosen (Kindle Edition)

This is the third book on bible Characters written by Terry Fivash. All three, Joseph, Ruth and Boaz, and Dahveed are excellently researched, with a vivid imagination and a gripping narrative. I have read all three several times and they can still move me to tears. I have read hundreds of books and these are the best reads yet. I was hoping to find the next book in the Dahveed Series was available. Soon I hope.