Naomi lost her husband and two sons in Moab, and returned to
Bethlehem with only one comfort in her bitterness, her daughter-in-law Ruth.
Bible Stories Retold
Balaam and His Ass
A prophet-for-hire agreed to help Balak, King of Moab, try to do something
about the flood of Israelites pouring into his kingdom.
Bible Stories Retold
The Battle of Jericho
The Israelites crossed over into the Land of Promise, only to
find their progress barred by the well-fortified city of Jericho.
Bible Stories Retold
David and Goliath
Goliath, a giant of a man from Philistia, has challenged Israel’s warrior-heroes to meet him in single combat, but only a shepherd boy is brave enough to step up.
byCharlotte Yonge1823-1901
Bible Stories Retold
Samson’s Riddle
The Israelites under Philistia’s rule might have blended with their heathen masters had not Samson kept stirring up trouble.
Bible Stories Retold
Deborah and Sisera
The Israelites turn to Deborah for help after twenty years under the harsh rule of King Jabin
and his stern general Sisera.