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.
Length: 174 words
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.
Length: 178 words
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.
Length: 117 words
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.
Length: 114 words
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.
Length: 117 words
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.