There is a story of a curious epidemic at Abdera, just after the accession of King Lysimachus. It began with the whole population’s exhibiting feverish symptoms, strongly marked and consistent from the very first attack. About the seventh day, the fever was relieved, in some cases by a vi...
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For many days, Goliath pestered the Israelites to fight him. It was a fight that would bestow power to the winner. As a result of David using his wit and connection with God to fight Goliath, the Israelites were free of the Philistines’ threats. In the end, David ascended as the hero...
Another example of the intercession of holy men is found in Exodus 17. We read that Israel went out to fight against Amalec. God enabled Israel to have the victory as long as Moses held up his hands. However, if Moses let his hands down, Amalec would overcome the Israelites. Exodus 17...