The Sling and the Swallow Author:Eleanor Hull The following biblical passages serve as a basis for parts of this story: — Chapter 1 - I Samuel 17:49; John 2:13-16; Matthew 21:13 — Chapter 2 - Amos 5:21; Exodus 3:18; I Samuel 17:49 — Chapter 3 - Matthew 3:1-12; John 1:21 — Chapter 4 - Matthew 9:1-7; I Samuel 18:1-4; 19;1-7 — Chapter 5 - Matthew 3:7; 4:12; 5:43, 44; Deuteronomy 6:5 — Chapter 6 - Ma... more »rk 3:1-6