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Balaam and His Ass

By Clay Lane

A prophet-for-hire agreed to help Balak, King of Moab, try to do something about the flood of Israelites pouring into his kingdom.

The Battle of Jericho

By Clay Lane

The Israelites crossed over into the Land of Promise, only to find their progress barred by the well-fortified city of Jericho.

The Sacrifice of Isaac

From The Authorized Version

Abraham invites his son Isaac to accompany him to a nearby mountain to offer sacrifice, and the boy is naturally curious to know what gift his father proposes to offer.

David and Goliath

By Charlotte Yonge

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.

Perilous Waters

By Clay Lane

King Saul’s jealousies drove those who loved him away, but David was a very different kind of leader.

The History of Susannah

By Clay Lane

A young Jewish woman in ancient Babylon falls victim to a heartless conspiracy.

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