The First King, book I of The Anointed series, is an engaging and immersive historical novel, detailing the life, wars, loves, and struggles of Israel’s first divinely anointed king, Saul, son of Kish, the Benjaminite. The First King provides a deeper look into the stories contained within I Samuel and paints a vivid picture of the places, people, and relationships that exist between the lines of scripture. Emerging from diverse backgrounds, a handful of courageous men were led to protect that which they held dear. Discover the bonds, hardships, trials, and triumphs that shaped the fledgling kingdom of Israel.