A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards is a novel about Kings David, Saul and Absalom that reveals different types of leadership. The story talks about the paths main characters experienced on the way to the throne. There are many strong ideas, but this essay will discuss three points that spoke and two powerful points in the book.
The point that impressed me in the book the most was young David’s disappointment in faith at times when church ruled nations. It was interesting to see a point author writing, “God wanted very much to have men who would live in pain.” (Edwards, 1992, p. 6). This point is impressive not only because it shows obedient David’s rebellion against common faith but also because the topic of God resonates with almost every person.
Another point that spoke was when David dodged the spear thrown at him. Not that he did not throw something back, but the moment when the young man did not know what to do resonated. Since the question of realizing what is morally acceptable appears in the life of everyone when making decisions, any young person can see themselves in David, paralyzed by a certain case.
The last point that stood out in the story was the conversation between a guard and a child in the nineteenth chapter. The guard expressed that the child has great potential to become wise if he gives answers the same, he asked questions. This point emphasizes the importance of education and curiosity at a young age, which is essential in our age of young people devaluating the two.
A compelling point in the story appears in lines “There’s only one way to leave a kingdom: Alone.” (Edwards, 1992, p. 10). In my opinion, these words are a metaphor for death because when a person dies – he leaves the world alone. This point raises emotions like grief from the end and accepting the reality that human life is mortal. Another decisive point is made when David said, “The throne is the Lord’s.” which sounded like he had returned his faith (Edwards, 1992, p. 32). It was mentioned in the review that David lost faith because of some obstacles, but at this moment he believes in God again. The point emphasized here is that in the end, everyone turns to God. Both moments of the story have Christian motives and are powerful points.
Reference
Edwards, G., (1992), A Tale of Three Kings, Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.