Benaiah, the soldier,
Could use his staff as a weapon
To wrest the Egyptian’s spear.
David, the psalmist,
Knowing God’s staff and rod
Bore his own staff to the conflict.
Jonathan, gatherer,
Used his staff at the time of his triumph
To harvest honey.
The princes, princely,
Dug with their staves
The well in the plains.
Aaron, the priest,
Was possessor of the rod which
Budded, blossomed, and brought forth almonds.
Moses, shepherd,
Had the staff of God
For authority and supply.
And Jacob, wanderer,
Home at last,
Worshipped on the top of his staff.
Could use his staff as a weapon
To wrest the Egyptian’s spear.
David, the psalmist,
Knowing God’s staff and rod
Bore his own staff to the conflict.
Jonathan, gatherer,
Used his staff at the time of his triumph
To harvest honey.
The princes, princely,
Dug with their staves
The well in the plains.
Aaron, the priest,
Was possessor of the rod which
Budded, blossomed, and brought forth almonds.
Moses, shepherd,
Had the staff of God
For authority and supply.
And Jacob, wanderer,
Home at last,
Worshipped on the top of his staff.
Lovely verse with all the collected `staffs` and how you put them together.
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You've certainly highlighted here the significance of the staff in the OT, David. Well done!
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