Joshua: Joshua leads Israel in the conquest of the Promised Land and divides the land among the twelve tribes.
Judges: Israel goes through cycles of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance through judges raised by God.
Ruth: A story of loyalty and redemption, as Ruth, a Moabite widow, becomes part of the lineage of King David and ultimately the Messiah.
1 Samuel: The story of Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the anointing of David as the future king of Israel.
2 Samuel: The reign of King David, including his military victories, personal failings, and family struggles.
1 Kings: The reign of Solomon, the building of the temple, and the division of Israel into the northern and southern kingdoms.
2 Kings: The continued decline of Israel and Judah, leading to the fall of both kingdoms and the exile of their people.
1 Chronicles: A genealogical and historical record of Israel, focusing on the reign of King David.
2 Chronicles: The history of the kings of Judah, from Solomon to the Babylonian exile, emphasizing temple worship and faithfulness to God.
Ezra: The return of the exiles to Jerusalem, the rebuilding of the temple, and the restoration of the Jewish community under Ezra’s leadership.
Nehemiah: Nehemiah leads the people in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and restoring the spiritual life of the nation.
Esther: A Jewish woman becomes queen of Persia and, with God’s help, saves her people from a plot to destroy them.
