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Series Editors: N. Averdonz and Bud Rogers

Editor: Brett Burner

Written by Ben Avery

Vol. 1 Illustrated by Mat Broome

Vol. 2 Illustrated by Harold Edge

Partner: Cross Culture Entertainment



Presents biblically based stories for teens in a culturally relevant style.

1 & 2 Kings and 1& 2 Chronicles tell the history of Israel and Judah following the Davidic dynasty through the exile in Babylon. Against this historical backdrop of the rise and fall of maneuvering kings and warring empires, the fictional series Kingdoms traces the saga of the dedicated advisor Iddo and his descendants. As he remains loyal to the memory of the just King Josiah and labors to keep his nation faithful to the Lord, Iddo struggles to protect his own family—including his son, Berekiah, and later his grandson, a young prophet named Zechariah.



Issue #1: The Coming Storm



Synopsis: When the Egyptian Pharaoh Neco kills Judah’s king Josiah, it sets off a clash as to who will become the new king of Judah. When the unrighteous Jehoahaz is selected as the new king, Josiah’s head advisor grieves for the path to exile that they have unwittingly begun to walk in this first volume of the manga-style series written by Ben Avery and illustrated by Matt Broome.



Description: A Godly King Makes a Deadly Choice. Josiah, the king of Judah, is alerted that the massive Egyptian army is marching across his land to help Assyria fight Babylon. Ignoring the advice of Iddo, his faithful advisor, Josiah attacks Pharaoh’s army. As the king charges recklessly into battle disguised as a soldier, Iddo can only watch the vicious combat, fearing the worst and wondering what chain of events has been set into motion. Will Judah be crushed between the empires that surround it?



Issue #2: Scions of Josiah



Synopsis: Jehoahaz’s three-month reign comes to an end as he is imprisoned in Egypt and succeeded as king by his brother Jehoiakim. After Jehoiakim has been subject to Nebuchadnezzar for several years, the king rebels against Babylon, and for the remainder of his reign is beaten into submission by the attacks of Babylon’s allies in this second volume of the manga-style series written by Ben Avery and illustrated by Matt Broome.



Description: A Rash Attempt at Vengeance Puts Judah in Peril. King Jehoahaz approaches the city where Egypt’s mighty army is encamped. There he’s been summoned to appear before Pharaoh Neco, but Jehoahaz is planning to take revenge on Neco for killing his father. Can anyone stop this foolish, vain king from bringing the wrath of Egypt on their nation by trying to assassinate one of the world’s most powerful leaders?



For ages 12-16



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