--- product_id: 8794312 title: "King David: The Real Life of the Man Who Ruled Israel (Ballantine Reader's Circle)" price: "137.30 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8794312-king-david-the-real-life-of-the-man-who-ruled store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # King David: The Real Life of the Man Who Ruled Israel (Ballantine Reader's Circle) **Price:** 137.30 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** King David: The Real Life of the Man Who Ruled Israel (Ballantine Reader's Circle) - **How much does it cost?** 137.30 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8794312-king-david-the-real-life-of-the-man-who-ruled) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description David, King of the Jews, possessed every flaw and failing of which a mortal is capable, yet men and women adored him, and God showered him with many blessings. A charismatic leader, exalted as “a man after God’s own heart,” he was also capable of deep cunning and bloodthirsty violence. Weaving together biblical texts with centuries of interpretation and commentary, as well as the startling discoveries of modern biblical archaeology and scholarship, bestselling author Jonathan Kirsch brings King David to life with extraordinary freshness, intimacy, and vividness of detail, revealing him in all his glory and fallibility. At the center of this taut, dramatic narrative stands a hero of flesh and blood–a man as vibrant and compelling today as he has been for millennia. Review: Looking for the truth ... - This is an excellent book that relates intricate details of King David of Israel which are not told in the Old Testament of The Holy Bible. In this novel We learn how David became the principle character of "The Star Prophecy" which actually came from an enemy of the Israelites, Balaam, and later, how David was forced to "bump", so to speak, Yahweh's chosen one, Saul, and usurp the throne. Furthermore, this book also illustrates King David as a "gangster", so to speak, in His declining years, ordering vengeance and securing even more followers at the same time. The only thing that could have made this novel better would have been to illustrate King David's parallelisms with Emperor Hungwu of China ... . Review: A Great Read - I don't profess to be a biblical scholar - in fact I am anything but that. My knowledge of David was mostly of his battle with Goliath, his role as King and as the father of Solomon. However, from the first few words of this book I was hooked. Kirsch brings reality to the legend of David. While I am sure some would be disturbed of a portrayal of David that was not pure, I found the description of David to ring true, and it left me wanting to learn more. And that is what a good book should do. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #560,881 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #102 in Old Testament Biographies #480 in Hebrew Bible #1,946 in Religious Leader Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 144 Reviews | ## Images ![King David: The Real Life of the Man Who Ruled Israel (Ballantine Reader's Circle) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iONKk8I+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looking for the truth ... *by P***I on February 27, 2018* This is an excellent book that relates intricate details of King David of Israel which are not told in the Old Testament of The Holy Bible. In this novel We learn how David became the principle character of "The Star Prophecy" which actually came from an enemy of the Israelites, Balaam, and later, how David was forced to "bump", so to speak, Yahweh's chosen one, Saul, and usurp the throne. Furthermore, this book also illustrates King David as a "gangster", so to speak, in His declining years, ordering vengeance and securing even more followers at the same time. The only thing that could have made this novel better would have been to illustrate King David's parallelisms with Emperor Hungwu of China ... . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Read *by C***N on May 6, 2020* I don't profess to be a biblical scholar - in fact I am anything but that. My knowledge of David was mostly of his battle with Goliath, his role as King and as the father of Solomon. However, from the first few words of this book I was hooked. Kirsch brings reality to the legend of David. While I am sure some would be disturbed of a portrayal of David that was not pure, I found the description of David to ring true, and it left me wanting to learn more. And that is what a good book should do. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ As described *by A***R on December 31, 2025* As described --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8794312-king-david-the-real-life-of-the-man-who-ruled](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8794312-king-david-the-real-life-of-the-man-who-ruled) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-27*