Children of the Bible

Carried the wood up Mount Moriah himself, trusting his father right up until God provided a ram in his place.

Sent into the wilderness with his mother Hagar, and cared for by God even there when the water ran out.

Hidden in a basket among the reeds of the Nile to save him from Pharaoh's order, then found and raised as an Egyptian prince.

Watched over her baby brother Moses from a distance, then bravely offered to find his own mother as his nurse.

Given to the Lord's service as a small child, he heard God call his name in the night before he even recognized the voice.

The youngest of eight brothers, still tending sheep, when he faced the giant Goliath with just a sling and a stone.

Hidden away as a baby to survive a murderous grandmother, then crowned king of Judah at just seven years old.

Became king of Judah at eight years old, and grew to lead one of the greatest spiritual reforms in the nation's history.

A captured Israelite girl serving in a foreign house, whose simple words sent her master to the prophet Elisha for healing.

Died during a famine, and was raised back to life through the prophet Elijah's urgent prayer.

Born as a promise kept by the prophet Elisha, and later raised back to life by that same prophet.

Thought to be dead — Jesus took her hand, said "Talitha koum," and she got right up.

Offered his small lunch to Jesus, who used it to feed a crowd of thousands with plenty left over.

Near death in Capernaum, healed the instant Jesus spoke the word — from many miles away.

His father begged Jesus for help "if you can" — Jesus could, and set the boy free.

Healed from far away, because of her mother's persistent, humble faith in Jesus.

When the disciples tried to send them away, Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me."

Sang praise to Jesus in the temple even after the religious leaders tried to quiet them.

Stayed behind in the temple courts in Jerusalem, astonishing the teachers there with His questions and understanding.

Taught the Scriptures from early childhood by his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois, long before he became Paul's partner in ministry.

Fell asleep during a long, late-night sermon, fell from a third-story window — and was raised back to life by Paul.