5-STAR REVIEW: NOBLE by Mesu Andrews

King David’s Brides: Book 2
Publication Date: August 19, 2025

Princess Maakah of Geshur is duty-bound to create a political alliance for her father through marriage. The cancellation by King Saul of her betrothal to his fourth-born son compels Maakah’s father to send her to the rebel David ben Jesse, a shepherd-warrior anointed years earlier as Israel’s future king, to propose a marriage between them. Taken aback by stories of David’s ferocity and lowly birth, Maakah considers the match a degrading fate but obeys her father’s wishes out of duty as her nation’s only heir.

To her relief, David rejects the offer of marriage, but circumstances make it impossible for Maakah to return home, and she must stay with David’s people until it is safe for her to travel again. Facing prejudice and suspicion from the Israelites, Maakah navigates the delicate balance between her noble heritage and her growing respect for David’s faith and leadership. In a land torn by war and divided loyalties, she must choose where her allegiance lies: with her Geshurite people, or with an extraordinary destiny alongside David that beckons her from within.

This gripping second installment of Mesu Andrews’ Old Testament biblical series of ancient Israel and King David’s brides will appeal to fans of The Chosen, Francine Rivers, Connilyn Cossette, Jill Eileen Smith, and Tessa Afshar.

When diving into stories from the past, especially those found in the Bible, today’s readers may struggle with concepts such as multiple wives.

Through clues in Scripture and historical research, author Mesu Andrews delivers Noble, the second installment in the King David’s Brides series. The end result is a highly engaging slice of biblical fiction that unfolds as a single story published in four books, introducing all six of his wives.

This story focuses on Makkah, a Geshurite princess with expectations of a royal match. When it falls through, her father arranges a marriage with David ben Jesse, a lowly shepherd turned warrior. There’s some rich detail surrounding the challenges she faces. Her role as a first-person narrator offers an additional layer of insight.

The fictional element allows the author to expand upon the characters and bring their struggles of pride, loyalty, duty, and faith to the forefront. At the center is how a pagan princess draws close to Yahweh.

Noble uses a compelling narrative to explore the relationship between King David and Princess Makkah.

Mesu Andrews is a Christy Award-winning, bestselling author of biblical novels and devotional studies, whose deep understanding of and love for God’s Word brings the Bible alive for readers. Her heritage as a “spiritual mutt” has given her a strong yearning to both understand and communicate biblical truths in powerful stories that touch the heart, challenge the mind, and transform lives. Mesu lives in Indiana with her husband, Roy, where she stays connected with her readers through newsy emails, blog posts, and social media.