Fascinating : Bible Stories You've Never Heard About

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Known to be the oldest book in the world, or rather a compilation of many books, the Bible is a document that was written over a staggering period of a thousand years. Also known to be the most sold book in the world, the Bible forms the crux of Christian dogmas, doctrines and beliefs. With the motive to advance faith in Christianity, the Bible has been translated in numerous languages.

The Old Testament of the Bible has in it quite a few Bible stories that will amaze you. Let us take a look a few of these Bible stories- stories that are in their entirety, intriguing.

Here are a few Bible stories you've never heard about.

An 8-Year-Old King reigns to reform

Josiah, the son of King Amon was only 8 when he took up the reigns of his father's kingdom. Having ruled for almost 31 years, Josiah implemented many reforms, most of which focused on the elimination of idol worship. According to Josiah, whatever he did was righteous in the eyes of God.

Joshua 10: The one Where The Sun Stands Still

During the battle of Gibeon that involved a stiff tussle against five Canaantite kings, Joshua asked the sun to stay put. And guess what? It actually did.

A Curse turning into a blessing:

After several unsuccessful attempts to kill King David, King Saul faces the wrath of the universe by means of his own death. This resulted in him leaving his grandson Mephibosheth behind all by himself. Kind David, however, knowing that Mephibosheth had lost his ability to walk, looks upon Mephibosheth with favor. Before his death, he learns of the fact that Kind David and Jonathan, his father, were actually friends. He sees the reason for the turn of events, realizing that all of it was supposed to happen due to the will of God. He goes on to inherit his grandfather's kingdom and wealth.

Abigail Marries David

Nabal, an extremely wealthy but stingy man earns the curse of David when he denies him supplies during a crucial hour of need. Abigail, the wife of Nabal implores David to revoke the curses and spare her husband. She apologizes to David on behalf of her wretched husband. David, seeing her humility, revokes the curses and it wasn't long until David married Abigail after Nabal's death.