Competition 18

"In short"

A story, please, from the Old or the New Testament TOLD IN NO MORE THAN FOUR LINES.

Entries limited to a MAXIMUM OF TWO PER PERSON to arrive by 10th August at --

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(Knowing just how addictive this sort of challenge can be I urge you not to send in the first ones you think up. Be warned, you may have dozens to choose from a few days later!)