The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses
The Boy General: The Story of Joshua
The Boy at School: The Story of Samuel
The Shepherd Boy: The Story of David
The Boy who would be King: The Story of Absalom
The Captive Boy: The Story of Daniel
The Boy Jesus



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THE FARMER BOY

THE STORY OF JACOB

Abraham, the father of the great Israelitish, or Hebrew, nation, was
the chief, or sheikh, as he would be called now, of his family or
tribe, and with his flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, camels and other
animals, servants and followers, moved from place to place, adding to
his wealth as time went on and making for himself a respected name
wherever he went.

God chose Abraham to be the founder of this mighty nation, and at his
death promised a continuation of His favor to his son Isaac, who had
married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's nephew.
Isaac was an only son and inherited his father's great wealth.