3. There was once a cedar treein Lebanonwith large, strong branchesreaching to the sky.
4. This tree had plenty of waterto help it grow tall,and nearby streams wateredthe other treesin the forest.
5. But this tree towered overthose other trees,and its branchesgrew long and thick.
6. Birds built nestsin its branches,and animals were bornbeneath it.People from all nationslived in the shadeof this strong tree.