Day of War

Lion of War, Book 1

De: Cliff Graham

Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki

2025 EXPANDED EDITION ACCORDING TO THE AUTHOR’S ORIGINAL VISION

In ancient Israel, at the crossroads of the great trading routes, a mercenary named Benaiah is searching for a new beginning.

He has joined a band of outcasts led by a warlord named David, who follows the mysterious Hebrew God. Their ranks are filled with bitter, ruthless men–some bound by loyalty to David, others lured by the spoils of conquest. To the desperate Israelites on the frontier they secretly protect, they are known as "mighty men."

Saul, king of the Israelites, spirals deeper into madness. As he marches north against the relentless Philistine empire, the Hebrew tribes have never been more disheartened–or more in need of deliverance.

Across thirteen harrowing days, from snowy mountain passes to blood-soaked battlefields, Benaiah and his fellow warriors must summon all the courage they have to reclaim their homeland and forge a future for their people.

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Great Story, Great Performance, one major flaw.

Having read the book, Cliff is a masterful storyteller. Stefan is an amazing performer that makes the story come to life, and he sounds like an old and worn warrior telling past tales around the camp fire.

Sadly, the decision to change the pronunciation of Benaiah from American English to UK English caused a major distraction for me.

~The Covering~

what stood out to me: The brother hood shared between David and his mighty men as well as David and Jonathan.
The reality of what war is really like, and getting more of a vision of what war was like in the Old Testament.
Cliff Graham really did an excellent job at describing a warrior‘s personal experience on the battlefields of war, and what they feel when they encounter The Holy Spirit/fire/covering that fills them up when they’re fighting. And how they are filled with the Lord‘s might and strength to do his will on the battle field.
I love how this book really pinpoints the essence of what war is like when you’re fighting on the Lord‘s timing and in his will. Cliff Graham shows the confidence that David, and Jonathan and his men have in the face of battle when they know that the Lord is with them. It’s not about numbers, not about how many men they are fighting against, but more importantly, is the Lord for us, and are we with God.

men are to be Warriors, but after reading this book, do not forget to have the love that Christ has shared with us, and to share that love with others, as well as being a mighty warrior for our heavenly father for his kingdom.
~Praise to our God, arrows to the enemy~
Landon Fitzgerald

I loved everything about this

To take such a well known story that is so powerful to so many people and to turn it into this was fantastic. Giving context to the warriors of history... I would put this on par with Gates of Fire or The Things They Carried

The Director's Cut of an Epic Story

A truly glorious return to one of my ALL-TIME favorite books. It is a story, adapted from the epic adventures of the biblical King David, that continues to be engaging, encouraging, and edifying. The original version of this book saw me through one of the most painful and traumatic experiences of my life. Romans 10: 17 says "faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word (rhema or spoken word) of God." The combination of Cliff's powerful words and Stefan resonant and melodious voice came together and restored what had been torn asunder by tragedy, trauma, and turmoil. And although, it is a work of fiction, the narrative feels plausible; like this is how it might have actually gone down. It also serves as a wonderful invitation to go to the Bible and get a deeper understanding of these biblical luminaries and their impact on God's purpose in the lives of both David and Israel. May we all be blessed with our own version of the Gibborim (2 Samuel 23: 8-39; 1 Chronicles 11:10-47)! I give it my highest recommendation and most enthusiastic support. Praise and Arrows!