The Kings
a new musical in two acts by Dennis McCorkle

The Kings is a contemporary pop-rock musical direct from the pages of the Bible that explores through its songs and music the contrasting lives and outcomes of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.

     Saul, a charismatic individual from a prominent family, would become the first king over the nation of Israel. Lacking a relationship with God and insecure of his own worth and ability to govern, he consistently bends to the whims of the people and his troupes. These things along with disregarding direction from his mentor, Samuel the Prophet, eventually leads to his downfall and ultimate suicide.

     David, from humble and modest beginnings as a shepherd, rises to become one of the most revered and powerful rulers in Hebrew literature uniting the twelve clans of Israel and establishing a central capital in Jerusalem. Although making some inappropriate choices along the way, his ongoing faith and trust in his God enables him to weather the trials that were placed before him and by his own actions.

A free online presentation by MusicoftheBible.com

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