Isaiah's Daughter

A Novel of Prophets and Kings

By: Mesu Andrews

Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne, Nan McNamara

Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

In this epic Biblical narrative, ideal for fans of The Bible miniseries, a young woman taken into the prophet Isaiah's household rises to capture the heart of the future king.

Isaiah adopts Ishma, giving her a new name - Zibah, delight of the Lord - thereby ensuring her royal pedigree. Ishma came to the prophet's home, devastated after watching her family destroyed and living as a captive. But as the years pass, Zibah's lively spirit wins Prince Hezekiah's favor, a boy determined to rebuild the kingdom his father has nearly destroyed. But loving this man will awake in her all the fears and pain of her past and she must turn to the only One who can give life, calm her fears, and deliver a nation.

"Andrews (The Pharaoh’s Daughter) offers her unique brand of in-depth Bible knowledge and storytelling flair...[she] is gifted at bringing the past to life...." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

©2018 Mesu Andrews (P)2021 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

ECPA best seller

“Danger, dark schemes, and political intrigue wrestle against truth, valor, and determined obedience to Yahweh in this compelling tale of Hezekiah - the boy who would be king - and a beautiful but broken orphan girl taken in by Isaiah, the Lord’s prophet. While alternately angered and devastated by the faithlessness of Yahweh’s people in one chapter, in the next I was revitalized and filled with hope in the unfolding prophecies and mercy of our Sovereign God. Andrews has woven a love story, a beautifully written novel to savor, and a reminder that despite our fallen humanity, God’s best is yet to come.” (Cathy Gohlke, Christy Award-winning author of Until We Find Home)

“Mesu Andrews brings the prophet Isaiah to life with her usual brilliance at weaving deep historical threads together with the story of a little-known woman of the Bible. Isaiah’s Daughter is an excellent reminder that the truth of God’s words will be proven, even when His people cannot see through the veil of suffering to the ultimate victory.” (Connilyn Cossette, CBA best-selling author of the Out from Egypt series)

“Epic drama, adventure, love, treachery - Isaiah’s Daughter is all of that and more in this latest stellar novel by Mesu Andrews. The author brings to life Judah’s queen, the lovely Hephzibah, infusing each page with heart-stopping emotion and a pure romantic love for her friend and king, Hezekiah, that touched my soul. When I finished reading, I could only marvel at the novel’s depth and breadth and how Andrews portrayed this daughter of a prophet rising to the greatness of God’s promise, resilient in a time of disobedience. Keeping faith with Yahweh amid war and death and pestilence might be the only means to survive. A thoroughly catch-your-breath kind of experience in an impressive body of work, Isaiah’s Daughter is a story fans of biblical fiction will love!” (Kate Breslin, award-winning author of For Such a Time)

Love Mesu Andrew's books!

I love how Mesu Andrew books help bring the Bible to life in a way reader's today can relate to. The stories are embellished, but maintain biblical history. I find myself going back and re-reading the references with greater understanding of what life may have been like. Thank-you for your extensive research and dedication to maintaining biblical truths.

I loved the story and Getting to know more of this great king

Mesu Andrews is a great author and I recommend all of her books. She delights in giving us an insight of what it was to have women company and a spousal relationship where she really wanted to live in her spouse/King’s chambers. Zeeba, the Lord’s delight as the names interpretation, and wife of Judah’s king constantly struggles between her husband and father’s faith in Yahweh. It brought me closer to who Isaiah, Yahweh’s prophet, could have communicated with the king and wisdom of what was said. I liked the end of the book, the questions, which made me reflect more of what and who I am: A loving child of Yahweh.

A Big Shout AMEN

God's Word of Holy Scripture is foundation for this story. The author developed true historical characters with every person's similar life challenges of doubt and faith...loved it!

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loved this book and am looking forward to reading or listening to more from this author.

Love this author

I love these books Mesu does a great job of fact finding and bringing out nuances of the story that make it so interesting. I highly recommend this one.

I felt like I was there!

I enjoyed every aspect of this novel! Not only was there realistic drama, but it also connected so many pieces of King Hezekiah's reign. I learned a lot from these connections as well as raised my eyebrows when Isaiah added his opinion. This is one of those books that you can get so involved in that you have to remind yourself NOT to add the characters to your church prayer list!

Beautiful book

I love Mesu Andrew’s books but I think this is the best one she has written. Thank you for your thoughtful presentation of this story.

Hephzidah

Wonderful woman to so many an to many! Beautiful, loved by God, loved Her, blessed

Isaiah and Kings Families Brought to Life

Author brought to life what Bible students studied in God’s Word in Isaiah, Samuel and Kings! BSF Students only studied a portion of the Old Testament for seven months for the second time in 2022-2023. The author stated six years of study; which brought the people of the time, the food, architecture and locations to life; as well as remaining true to scripture! Wonderful! Elsie Walter

Loved it!

I really loved the in-depth approach to learning more about Isaiah, his prophecies, and one of Judah’s most blessed King and Queen. The story was riveting and held my attention throughout. Narration was excellent. I look forward to reading other books by this author.