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Bible stories and where to find them in the KJV
Find David and Goliath, Noah's ark, the birth of Jesus and other Bible stories, with short summaries and links to the complete KJV passages.
Where is the story in the Bible? Choose a familiar name below. Each reference opens the passage inside its full chapter, so you can read what comes before and after. These summaries are navigation aids, not replacements for Scripture.
The creation of the world
Who created the world?
God creates the heavens, the earth and living things.
Noah's ark and the flood
Noah enters the ark with his family and the animals before the flood.
The Tower of Babel
The building of the tower and the confusion of languages.
Abraham and Isaac
Abraham's test and the ram provided in Isaac's place.
Joseph and his brothers
Joseph's dreams and how his brothers sell him.
Moses and the crossing of the Red Sea
Israel crosses the sea after leaving Egypt.
The Ten Commandments
The commandments given to Israel at Mount Sinai.
David and Goliath
Who defeated Goliath?
David faces the giant Goliath with a sling and a stone.
Daniel in the lions' den
Daniel continues praying and is delivered from the lions' den.
Jonah and the great fish
Jonah's prayer from inside the fish and his deliverance.
The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem
Where was Jesus born?
Mary, Joseph, the manger and the announcement to the shepherds.
Jesus and the Samaritan woman
Jesus speaks with a woman at the well about living water.
Jesus calms the storm
Where does Jesus calm the storm?
Jesus calms the wind and sea while in the boat with his disciples.
Jesus feeds the five thousand
Five loaves and two fish are used to feed the crowd.
The parable of the Good Samaritan
Who is my neighbour?
Jesus answers who our neighbour is with the story of an injured man.
The parable of the Prodigal Son
A son returns home and is welcomed by his father; his older brother responds.
The raising of Lazarus
Jesus comes to Bethany, speaks with Martha and Mary and calls Lazarus from the tomb.
The crucifixion and death of Jesus
The journey to Calvary, the crucifixion and the burial of Jesus.
The resurrection of Jesus
The women find the empty tomb and tell the disciples what happened.
Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit
The disciples receive the Holy Spirit and Peter speaks to the crowd.
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