EPISODE · May 16, 2025 · 12 MIN
Ep12: The Merchant of Judah (Neh. 5)
from Money Storybook Bible Podcast: Teaching kids about money through Bible stories · host Shane Enete
In famine-stricken Jerusalem, a wealthy lender named Skylark exploits his fellow Jews by charging high interest and enslaving those who cannot repay, including the children of a desperate mother named Jasmine. When Jasmine pleads with Governor Nehemiah, he confronts Skylark and demands justice, leading to the forgiveness of debts and the freeing of enslaved families.Money lesson for kids:If you do not have the money to buy something, do not buy it using debt or credit, and you will never be a slave to anyone.
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In famine-stricken Jerusalem, a wealthy lender named Skylark exploits his fellow Jews by charging high interest and enslaving those who cannot repay, including the children of a desperate mother named Jasmine. When Jasmine pleads with Governor Nehemiah, he confronts Skylark and demands justice, leading to the forgiveness of debts and the freeing of enslaved families.Money lesson for kids:If you do not have the money to buy something, do not buy it using debt or credit, and you will never be a slave to anyone.
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