The Kid from Kabzeel: Book One: 1 (Benaiah King David's Bodyguard)

Imaginary war games lose their appeal when exposed to real combat. After facing wolves and the town bully Benaiah is sure that his hero David can use his help. Benaiah descendant of the priestly line of Aaron is expected to become a priest like his father and his father before him. But Benaiah wants to be a warrior for his hero David. Times are tough for the Levites who depend on tithes and for the priests who receive their share from the Levites. King Sauls execution of eighty-five priests of Nob dried up the offerings. The whole country is in upheaval as Saul now seeks to kill his rival David who with his motley men is hiding in the wilderness of Judah. Why does Saul want to kill his best fighter? Its confusing to twelve-year-old Benaiah. Even if he could somehow get out of his hometown how would he find David? Saul and his 3000 chosen warriors are having difficulty so what chance does Benaiah have?