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After forty years in the wilderness, the twelve tribes of Israel camp near the land of Moab. The king of Moab trembles with fear. Afraid they may conquer his kingdom, he offers the prophet Balaam money to curse them. But God is in control. An angel of God blocks Balaam's path, forbidding him to curse the Israelites. With strict instructions to only say what God wants him to say, Balaam races to Moab as fast as his donkey can carry him. Will he curse or bless the Israelites...
Filled with colorful illustrations and biblical truth, Saved by a Donkey is part of the Bible Pathway Adventures series of biblical adventures. If your children like gripping action and courageous Israelites, then they'll love this biblical adventure series from Bible Pathway Adventures. The search for truth is more fun than tradition!
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Seitenzahl: 16
Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020
Saved by a Donkey
The adventures of Balaam
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Copyright © BPA Publishing Ltd 2020
Author: Pip Reid
Illustrator: Thomas Barnett
Creative Director: Curtis Reid
ISBN: 978-0-473-36345-1
www.biblepathwayadventures.com
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“God answered Balaam, ‘You are not to go with them; you are not to curse the people of Israel, because they are blessed.’” (Numbers 22:12)
King Balak of Moab gazed out on the Israelites camped near his land and trembled with fear. He had heard all about the children of Israel, called Hebrews, and their long journey through the wilderness. They had won many battles and defeated many enemies. Now the twelve tribes of Israel and their leader Moses were here.
The king pointed at the Israelites’ camp on the great plains of Moab. “Look!” he said to the elders of Midian who were standing beside him. “There are millions of them. No wonder they defeated Og, the king of Bashan. If they can slay those fearsome giants, then they can easily steal our land.”
The elders of Midian agreed. They were afraid the Israelites might steal their land, too. “We know their god is wise and powerful, and our army is small,” they said. “We must find a way to get rid of them before they attack us!” They had no idea that Yah, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, had told Moses to leave the Moabites and Midianites alone.
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Together, the two nations came up with a silly plan to get rid of the Israelites. “There is a famous prophet named Balaam who
