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Song Of War (2013)

by Cliff Graham(Favorite Author)

4.5 of 5 Votes: 5

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Five Stones Media

series

Lion of War

review 1: Cliff Graham's books about bible history are always good, so now I wait, wait, wait for the next in this series. This one is David's battle for Jerusalem. It was shorter them the others in this series but intense. The characters are very well defined from previous books in the series and this books stays true to their individuality, but there is more fiction here because the bible gives little description of the actual battle but I think it will lead well into the next book which should be more fact based.I like this history of King David. It is a more in depth study of the man giving him character beyond Goliath or Bathsheba. He both loves and hates with equal intensity.
review 2: Torrential rain, injuries, illness, and cold are just some of the obstacle... mores that David and his Mighty Men have to face in Song of War, the third book in the Lion of War series. However, what first looks like hurdles to cross, end up being blessings greater than could ever be imagined. David is favored by God and he is called to fight. What is placed before them is what is needed.Song of War takes place just weeks after then ending of Covenant of War. The questions that were were left with in the end are all answered...What happens to Eleazar after his injuries in battle? What of Ittai who Eleazar helped escape in his final moments of consciousness? What of Joab after his punishment for his rash actions?Song of War draws you back into the world of King David and his Giborrim, his thirty mighty me, and The Three. Even when forced to set this book down, I was pulled right back in when I picked it back up. This is not a stand lone book, you need to read Day of War and Covenant of War to keep you in the story. Song of War has many perspectives in the story, like the previous books, but this one is focused on Shammah's point of view, as Day of War was from Benaiah and Covenant of War was from Eleazar.David has been given word from God that this is the time to wipe out the Philistines and to finally claim the fortress Jebus, or to some Hebrews, Jerusalem. David has been led to this city, as it is the center point of his new kingdom, to bring the tribes of Israel together in unity, not favoring one place over the other. Jebus has been known to be impregnable, but David knows with the Covering over him and God's Warriors ahead, God's will, will be done.The battle, the humor, and the praise brought this book to life. Cliff Graham's research of the land and surroundings show through, which add depth. In addition to his own personal knowledge of war fare, the book has a real and gritty feel at times, which is great. War is never pretty and it isn't played down in this series. It is a serious and sometimes needed event in a lifetime and Cliff Graham portrays it well.It's a fantastic read and I'm looking forward to continue on with the series!Praise to our God and arrows to the Enemy. less

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