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
Tales from the Old Testament
The Sacrifice of Isaac
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.
Length: 175 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
Perilous Waters
King Saul’s jealousies drove those who loved him away, but David was a very different kind of leader.
Length: 59 words
Bible Stories Retold
The History of Susannah
A young Jewish woman in ancient Babylon falls victim to a heartless conspiracy.