By the Waters of En Gedi, Book III: Trilogy of Kings Saga
The heavens withhold their light, and the earth groans beneath the weight of kings and warriors.
From the heights of Gilboa to the wilderness of En Gedi, the clash of destinies resounds—one anointed to rule, another to rise.
In the shadow of prophecy, swords are drawn, loyalties tested, and the will of the Almighty made known. King Saul, tormented by vanishing glory, grasps for what slips ever beyond his reach. David, a warrior once beloved, walks the path of exile, his name a whisper that stirs the hearts of men.
As kingdoms wane and the breath of war scorches the land, the line between vengeance and redemption blurs. Who shall stand when the dust is spent? Whose name shall the winds bear away?
A tale of sorrow and glory, of broken oaths and divine purpose, By the Waters of En Gedi weaves an ancient song of fate—where men strive, hearts falter, and the unseen hand of Providence moves.
“Van Volkenburgh brings this oft-told story to life while keeping the integrity of the biblical text and honoring David’s God.” — Robert L. Webb, Ph.D., Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Texas
“A powerful and unflinching portrait of Saul and David as human beings living in a real and violent world—one that points relentlessly toward God rather than glory.” — Barbara J. McClanahan, EdD