Lion of Judah: Read an Excerpt + Enter to Win

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Lion of Judah by Henry O. Arnold, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Lion of Judah
Series: The Song of Prophets and Kings #5
Author: Henry O. Arnold
Publisher: WhiteFire Publishing
Release Date: May 15, 2025
Genre: Biblical/Historical Fiction

The new king is crowned in triumph…
But his pride proves to be a fatal flaw…
And from out of his own house calamity falls upon him 

Once a shepherd, a captain, and a fugitive, David is now king. He left behind the dangers of life on the run and embraced the comforts of living in the palace. No longer known as the “giant-slayer,” but as the “lion of Judah,” King David enjoys the popularity and prosperity brought on by his victories. 

But peace in the nation of Israel has a double-edged sword. David’s pride subverts his judgment, and his desires overwhelm his heart leading him down a dark pathway. The king will go to any lengths to cover up his crimes, but disaster falls upon the House of David bringing this broken and contrite king to cry out to Yahweh for mercy.  

Lion of Judah continues the tale of triumph and tragedy, deepest love and burning rivalries; the new epoch is given a voice…and it is The Song of Prophets and Kings. 

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Book Excerpt

David stopped between the Altar and the Laver. He gazed at the closed curtains that concealed the Holy Place and its sacred furnishings. Just beyond was the Holy of Holies where that most sacred of objects resided, the Ark of the Covenant with the winged cherubim of the Mercy Seat that fashioned the throne of Yahweh.

He had danced before the Ark while it was paraded through his city and upon the mountain of Yahweh where Abraham had come to sacrifice his son Isaac. He was now the sacrifice. He was now the one who would willingly throw himself upon the altar. David was the one in need of mercy, forgiveness, of the great compassion of Yahweh if only it might be available. He had thrown off all restraint and broken covenant. What he had done could not vanish like a mist by the divine breath of Yahweh just by rote confession.

David raised his arms, but that was not enough. He took the crown from his head and tossed it to the ground, but that was not enough. He rent his garment, but that was not enough. He dropped to his knees, but that was not enough. He began to weep, but that was not enough. He fell upon his face digging his fingers into the earth and pouring the dirt granules upon his head, but that was not enough. Nothing was enough. Nothing he could do was enough. Only Yahweh was enough. 

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About the Author

Mr. Henry O. Arnold's career as an actor/author spans over five decades with multiple stage and film credits. He has recorded over one hundred audiobooks and is the author of the Urban Chronicles suspense series and the multi-volume biblical/historical fiction series entitled The Song of Prophets and Kings (available in all formats wherever books are sold). When not writing, he can be found hiking on a trail somewhere in the world. He and his lovely wife Kay have two beautiful daughters, married to two handsome men, with three above-average grandchildren.

Connect with Henry by visiting henryoarnold.com to follow him on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Lion of Judah & $20 Amazon Gift Card plus a print copy of The Mercy Seat, also by Henry O. Arnold!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 2, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 9, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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