God King: A Story in the Days of King Hezekiah

It is around 701 B.C. and Egypt is being ruled by the Kushite dynasty. Young Prince Taharka, interested in healing, is content to be the very minor royal son he is and leave the ruling to others. However, it is he and not the expected Prince Shabataka who succeeds to the throne of Kush and Egypt - a "divine" rulership - and he is no longer free to live his own life. Then a treacherous plot, long brewing, forces him to fly for his life.

Far from home, in the land of Judea, Taharka encounters two kings in conflict. One is the mighty Assyrian, Sennacherib, promising alliance; the other is Hezekiah, the Jew who trusts in Yaweh. Taharka, his own fate and that of his land in the balance, must choose with whom to live or die.

This is another historical tale tagged onto a Biblical story. This time it's tied into the story of King Hezekiah of Judah. It seems to take a bit more of historical liberty with the biblical account than did "Hittite Warrior", but on the other hand, I liked the characters and story are a bit more. "God King" is the tale of Taharka, a younger son of the pharaoh of Egypt. He wasn't expecting to succeed his father, but then is thrust into the position. Other folks don't like it. So you end up with a story of palace intrigue and a young man coming to terms with his role in life. Good stuff, well worth checking out.
--J.