Section Titles
The Creation of the World
The Creation of Man and Woman
The Temptation and the Fall
The Judgment Oracles of God at the Fall
The Story of Cain and Abel
The Beginning of Civilization
From Adam to Noah
God's Grief over Humankind's Wickedness
The Judgment of the Flood
God's Covenant with Humankind through Noah
The Curse of Canaan
The Table of Nations
The Dispersion of the Nations at Babel
The Genealogy of Shem
The Record of Terah
The Obedience of Abram
The Promised Blessing Jeopardized
Abram's Solution to the Strife
The Blessing of Victory for God's People
The Cutting of the Covenant
The Birth of Ishmael
The Sign of the Covenant
Three Special Visitors
Abraham Pleads for Sodom
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
Abraham and Abimelech
The Birth of Isaac
The Sacrifice of Isaac
The Death of Sarah
The Wife for Isaac
The Death of Abraham
The Sons of Ishmael
Jacob and Esau
Isaac and Abimelech
Jacob Cheats Esau out of the Blessing
Jacob's Dream at Bethel
The Marriages of Jacob
The Family of Jacob
The Flocks of Jacob
Jacob's Flight from Laban
Jacob Wrestles at Peniel
Jacob Meets Esau
Dinah and the Shechemites
The Return to Bethel
The Descendants of Esau
Joseph's Dreams
Judah and Tamar
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife
The Cupbearer and the Baker
Joseph's Rise to Power
Joseph's Brothers in Egypt
The Second Journey to Egypt
The Final Test
The Reconciliation of the Brothers
The Family of Jacob goes to Egypt
Joseph's Wise Administration
Manasseh and Ephraim
The Blessing of Jacob
The Burials of Jacob and Joseph
Blessing during Bondage in Egypt
The Birth of the Deliverer
The Presumption of the Deliverer
The Call of the Deliverer
The Source of Sufficiency
The Return of Moses
Opposition to the Plan of God
The Assurance of Deliverance
The Ancestry of the Deliverer
The Authentication of the Word
The First Blow: Water to Blood
The Second Blow: Frogs
The Third Blow: Gnats
The Fourth Blow: Flies
The Fifth Blow: Disease
The Sixth Blow: Boils
The Seventh Blow: Hail
The Eighth Blow: Locusts
The Ninth Blow: Darkness
The Tenth Blow: Death
The Institution of the Passover
The Deliverance from Egypt
Participation in the Passover
The Law of the Firstborn
The Leading of God
The Victory at the Red Sea
The Song of Triumph
The Bitter Water
The Provision of Manna
Water at Massa and Meribah
Victory over the Amalekites
The Advice of Jethro
Israel at Sinai
The Decalogue
The Altar
The Decisions
Hebrew Servants
Personal Injuries
Laws about Animals
Laws about Property
Moral and Ceremonial Laws
Justice
Sabbaths and Feasts
The Angel of the Presence
The Lord Ratifies the Covenant
The Materials for the Sanctuary
The Ark of the Covenant
The Table for the Bread of the Presence
The Lampstand
The Tabernacle
The Altar
The Courtyard
Offering the Oil
The Clothing of the Priests
The Consecration of Aaron and His Sons
The Altar of Incense
The Ransom Money
The Bronze Laver
Oil and Incense
Willing Artisans
Sabbath Observance
The Sin of the Golden Calf
The Presence of the Lord
The New Tablets of the Covenant
The Radiant Face of Moses
Sabbath Regulations
Willing Workers
The Building of the Tabernacle
The Making of the Ark
The Making of the Table
The Making of the Lampstand
The Making of the Altar of Incense
The Making of the Altar for the Burnt Offering
The Construction of the Courtyard
The Materials of the Construction
The Making of the Priestly Garments
The Ephod
The Breastpiece of Decision
The Other Garments
Moses Inspects the Sanctuary
Setting Up the Sanctuary
Introduction to the Sacrificial Regulations
Burnt Offering Regulations: Animal from the Herd
Animal from the Flock
From the Birds
Grain Offering Regulations: Offering of Raw Flour
Processed Grain Offerings
Additional Grain Offering Regulations
Peace Offering Regulations: Animal from the Herd
Animal from the Flock
Sin Offering Regulations
For the Priest
For the Whole Congregation
For the Leader
For the Common Person
Additional Sin Offering Regulations
Guilt Offering Regulations: Known Trespass
Unknown trespass
Trespass by Deception and False Oath
Sacrificial Instructions for the Priests: The Burnt Offering
The Grain Offering of the Common Person
The Grain Offering of the Priests
The Sin Offering
The Guilt Offering
Priestly Portions of Burnt and Grain Offerings
The Peace Offering
Sacrificial Instructions for the Common People: Fat and Blood
Priestly Portions of Peace Offerings
Summary of Sacrificial Regulations in Leviticus 6:8-7:36
Ordination of the Priests
Clothing Aaron
Anointing the Tabernacle and Aaron, and Clothing Aaron's Sons
Consecration Offerings
Anointing Aaron, his Sons, and their Garments
Inauguration of Tabernacle Worship
The Sin Offering for the Priests
The Burnt Offering for the Priests
The Offerings for the People
Nadab and Abihu
Perpetual Statutes the Lord Spoke to Aaron
Perpetual Statutes Moses spoke to Aaron
The Problem with the Inaugural Sin Offering
Clean and Unclean Land Creatures
Clean and Unclean Water Creatures
Clean and Unclean Birds
Clean and Unclean Insects
Carcass Uncleanness
Inedible Land Quadrupeds
Creatures that Swarm on the Land
Edible Land Quadrupeds
Purification of a Woman after Childbirth
Infections on the Skin
A Bright Spot on the Skin
A Swelling on the Skin
A Boil on the Skin
A Burn on the Skin
Scall on the Head or in the Beard
Bright White Spots on the Skin
Baldness on the Head
The Life of the Person with Skin Disease
Infections in Garments, Cloth, or Leather
Summary of Infection Regulations
Purification of Diseased Skin Infections
The Seven Days of Purification
The Eighth Day Atonement Rituals
The Eighth Day Atonement Rituals for the Poor Person
Purification of Disease-Infected Houses
Summary of Purification Regulations for Infections
Male Bodily Discharges
Purity Regulations for Male Bodily Discharges
Female Bodily Discharges
Purity Regulations from Female Bodily Discharges
Summary of Purification Regulations for Bodily Discharges
The Day of Atonement
Day of Atonement Offerings
The Sin Offering Sacrificial Procedures
The Live Goat Ritual Procedures
The Concluding Rituals
Review of the Day of Atonement
The Slaughter of Animals
Prohibition against Eating Blood
Regulations for Eating Carcasses
Exhortation to Obedience and Life
Laws of Sexual Relations
Warning against the Abominations of the Nations
Religious and Social Regulations
Eating the Peace Offering
Leaving the Gleanings
Dealing Honestly
Justice, Love, and Propriety
Lying with a Slave Woman
The Produce of Fruit Trees
Blood, Hair, and Body
Purity, Honor, Respect, and Honesty
Prohibitions against Illegitimate Family Worship
Prohibition against Spiritists and Mediums
Exhortation to Holiness and Obedience
Family Life and Sexual Prohibitions
Exhortation to Holiness and Obedience
Prohibition against Spiritists and Mediums
Rules for the Priests
Rules for the High Priest
Rules for the Priesthood
Regulations for the Eating of Priestly Stipends
Regulations for Offering Votive and Freewill Offerings
Regulations for Israel's Appointed Times
The Weekly Sabbath
The Festival of Passover and Unleavened Bread
The Presentation of First Fruits
The Festival of Weeks
The Festival of Horn Blasts
The Day of Atonement
The Festival of Booths
Regulations for the Lampstand and Table of Bread
A Case of Blaspheming the Name
Regulations for the Sabbatical Year
Regulations for the Jubilee Year of Release
Release of Landed Property
Release of Houses
Debt and Slave Regulations
Exhortation to Obedience
The Benefits of Obedience
The Consequences of Disobedience
Restoration through Confession and Repentance
Summary Colophon
Redemption of Vowed People
Redemption of Vowed Animals
Redemption of Vowed Houses
Redemption of Vowed Fields
Redemption of the Firstborn
Things Permanently Dedicated to the Lord
Redemption of the Tithe
Final Colophon
Organizing the Census of the Israelites
The Census of the Tribes
The Exemption of the Levites
The Arrangement of the Tribes
The Tribes on the East
The Tribes on the South
The Tribe in the Center
The Tribes on the West
The Tribes on the North
Summary
The Sons of Aaron
The Assignment of the Levites
The Numbering of the Levites
The Summary of Families
The Numbering of the Gershonites
The Numbering of the Kohathites
The Numbering of Merari
The Substitution for the Firstborn
The Service of the Kohathites
The Service of the Gershonites
The Service of the Merarites
Summary
Separation of the Unclean
Restitution for Sin
The Jealousy Ordeal
The Nazirite Vow
Contingencies for Defilement
Fulfilling the Vows
The Priestly Benediction
The Leader's Offerings
The Distribution of the Gifts
The Time of Presentation
The Tribal Offerings
Summary
Lighting the Lamps
The Separation of the Levites
The Work of the Levites
Passover Regulations
The Leading of the Lord
The Blowing of Trumpets
The Journey From Sinai to Kadesh
Judah Begins the Journey
Journey Arrangements for the Tribes
The Appeal to Hobab
The Israelites Complain
Complaints about Food
Moses' Complaint to the Lord
The Response of God
Eldad and Medad
Provision of Quail
Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses
The Response of the Lord
The Intercession of Moses
Spies Sent Out
The Spies' Instructions
The Spies' Activities
The Spies' Reports
The Israelites Respond in Unbelief
The Punishment from God
Sacrificial Rulings
Rules for First Fruits
Rules for Unintentional Offenses
Deliberate Sin
Rules for Tassels
The Rebellion of Korah
The Judgment on the Rebels
The Atonement for the Rebellion
The Budding of Aaron's Staff
The Memorial
Responsibilities of the Priests
The Portion of the Priests
Duties of the Levites
Instructions for the Levites
The Red Heifer Ritual
Purification from Uncleanness
The Israelites Complain Again
Moses Responds
The Lord's Judgment
Rejection by the Edomites
Aaron's Death
Victory at Hormah
Fiery Serpents
The Approach to Moab
The Victory over Sihon and Og
Balaam Refuses to Curse Israel
Balaam Accompanies the Moabite Princes
God Opposes Balaam
Balaam Meets Balak
Balaam Blesses Israel
Balaam Relocates
Balaam Prophesies Again
Balaam Relocates Yet Again
Balaam Prophesies Yet Again
Balaam Prophesies a Fourth Time
Balaam's Final Prophecies
Israel's Sin with the Moabite Women
God's Punishment
The Aftermath
A Second Census Required
Reuben
Simeon
Gad
Judah
Issachar
Zebulun
Manasseh
Ephraim
Benjamin
Dan
Asher
Naphtali
Total Number and Division of the Land
Special Inheritance Laws
Leadership Change
Daily Offerings
Weekly Offerings
Monthly Offerings
Passover and Unleavened Bread
Firstfruits
Blowing Trumpets
The Day of Atonement
The Feast of Temporary Shelters
Vows Made by Men
Vows Made by Single Women
Vows Made by Married Women
Vows Made by Widows
The Midianite War
Campaign Against the Midianites
The Death of the Midianite Women
Purification After Battle
The Distribution of Spoils
The Petition of the Reubenites and Gadites
Moses' Response
The Offer of the Reubenites and Gadites
Land Assignment
Wanderings from Egypt to Sinai
Wanderings in the Wilderness
Wanderings from Kadesh to Moab
At the Border of Canaan
The Southern Border of the Land
The Western Border of the Land
The Northern Border of the Land
The Eastern Border of the Land
Appointed Officials
The Levitical Cities
The Cities of Refuge
Women and Land Inheritance
Moses' Decision
The Covenant Setting
Events at Horeb
Instructions at Kadesh Barnea
Disobedience at Kadesh Barnea
Judgment at Kadesh Barnea
Unsuccessful Conquest of Canaan
The Journey from Kadesh Barnea to Moab
Instructions Concerning Ammon
Defeat of Sihon, King of Heshbon
Defeat of King Og of Bashan
Distribution of the Transjordanian Allotments
Instructions to the Transjordanian Tribes
Denial to Moses of the Promised Land
The Privileges of the Covenant
Reminder of the Horeb Covenant
The Nature of Israel's God
Threat and Blessing following Covenant Disobedience
The Uniqueness of Israel's God
The Narrative Concerning Cities of Refuge
The Setting and Introduction of the Covenant
The Opening Exhortation
The Ten Commandments
The Narrative of the Sinai Revelation and Israel's Response
Exhortation to Keep the Covenant Principles
The Essence of the Covenant Principles
Exhortation to Teach the Covenant Principles
Exhortation to Worship the
Exhortation to Obey the
Exhortation to Remember the Past
The Dispossession of Nonvassals
The Basis of Israel's Election
Promises of Good for Covenant Obedience
Exhortation to Destroy Canaanite Paganism
The
Exhortation to Remember That Blessing Comes from God
Theological Justification of the Conquest
The History of Israel's Stubbornness
Moses' Plea on Behalf of the
The Opportunity to Begin Again
Conclusion of the Historical Resume
An Exhortation to Love Both God and People
Reiteration of the Call to Obedience
The Abundance of the Land of Promise
Exhortation to Instruction and Obedience
Anticipation of a Blessing and Cursing Ceremony
The Central Sanctuary
Regulations for Profane Slaughter
The Sanctity of Blood
The Abomination of Pagan Gods
Idolatry and False Prophets
False Prophets in the Family
Punishment of Community Idolatry
The Holy and the Profane
The Offering of Tribute
Release for Debt Slaves
The Spirit of Liberality
Release of Debt Slaves
Giving God the Best
The Passover-Unleavened Bread Festival
The Festival of Weeks
The Festival of Temporary Shelters
Provision for Justice
Examples of Legal Cases
Appeal to a Higher Court
Provision for Kingship
Provision for Priests and Levites
Provision for Prophetism
Laws Concerning Manslaughter
Laws Concerning Witnesses
Laws Concerning War with Distant Enemies
Laws Concerning War with Canaanite Nations
Laws Concerning Unsolved Murder
Laws Concerning Wives
Laws Concerning Children
Disposition of a Criminal's Remains
Laws Concerning Preservation of Life
Illustrations of the Principle of Purity
Purity in the Marriage Relationship
Purity in Public Worship
Purity in Personal Hygiene
Purity in the Treatment of the Nonprivileged
Purity in Cultic Personnel
Respect for Others' Property
Respect for Human Dignity
Respect for the Sanctity of Others
Treatment of the Amalekites
Presentation of the First Fruits
Presentation of the Third-year Tithe
Narrative Interlude
The Assembly at Shechem
The Covenant Curses
The Covenant Blessings
Curses as Reversal of Blessings
Curses by Disease and Drought
Curses by Defeat and Deportation
The Curse of Reversed Status
The Curse of Military Siege
The Curse of Covenant Termination
Narrative Interlude
The Exodus, Wandering, and Conquest Reviewed
The Present Covenant Setting
The Results of Disobedience
The Results of Covenant Reaffirmation
Exhortation to Covenant Obedience
Succession of Moses by Joshua
The Deposit of the Covenant Text
The Commissioning of Joshua
Anticipation of Disobedience
Invocation of Witnesses
Israel's Rebellion
A Word of Judgment
The Weakness of Other Gods
The Vindication of the
Narrative Interlude
Instructions about Moses' Death
Introduction to the Blessing of Moses
A Historical Review
Blessing on Reuben
Blessing on Judah
Blessing on Levi
Blessing on Benjamin
Blessing on Joseph
Blessing on Zebulun and Issachar
Blessing on Gad
Blessing on Dan
Blessing on Naphtali
Blessing on Asher
General Praise and Blessing
The Death of Moses
The Epitaph of Moses
The
Joshua Prepares for the Invasion
Joshua Sends Spies into the Land
Israel Crosses the Jordan
Israel Commemorates the Crossing
A New Generation is Circumcised
Israel Conquers Jericho
Achan Sins and is Punished
Israel Conquers Ai
Covenant Renewal
The Gibeonites Deceive Israel
Israel Defeats an Amorite Coalition
Joshua Launches a Southern Campaign
Israel Defeats a Northern Coalition
A Summary of Israel's Victories
The Lord Speaks to Joshua
Tribal Lands East of the Jordan
Judah's Tribal Lands
Joseph's Tribal Lands
The Tribes Meet at Shiloh
Benjamin's Tribal Lands
Simeon's Tribal Lands
Zebulun's Tribal Lands
Issachar's Tribal Lands
Asher's Tribal Lands
Naphtali's Tribal Lands
Dan's Tribal Lands
Joshua Receives Land
Israel Designates Cities of Refuge
Levitical Cities
Joshua Sends Home the Eastern Tribes
Civil War is Averted
Joshua Challenges Israel to be Faithful
Israel Renews its Commitment to the Lord
An Era Ends
Judah Takes the Lead
Partial Success
Confrontation and Repentance at Bokim
The End of an Era
A Monotonous Cycle
A Divine Decision
Othniel: A Model Leader
Deceit, Assassination, and Deliverance
Deborah Summons Barak
Celebrating the Victory in Song
Oppression and Confrontation
Gideon Meets Some Visitors
Gideon Destroys the Altar
Gideon Summons an Army and Seeks Confirmation
Gideon Reduces the Ranks
Gideon Reassured of Victory
Gideon Routs the Enemy
Gideon Appeases the Ephraimites
Gideon Tracks Down the Midianite Kings
Gideon Rejects a Crown but Makes an Ephod
Gideon's Story Ends
Israel Returns to Baal-Worship
Abimelech Murders His Brothers
Jotham's Parable
God Fulfills Jotham's Curse
Stability Restored
The Lord's Patience Runs Short
An Outcast Becomes a General
Jephthah Gives a History Lesson
A Foolish Vow Spells Death for a Daughter
Civil Strife Mars the Victory
Order Restored
Samson's Birth
Samson's Unconsummated Marriage
Samson Versus the Philistines
Samson's Downfall
Samson's Death and Burial
Micah Makes His Own Religion
Micah Hires a Professional
The Tribe of Dan Finds an Inheritance
Sodom and Gomorrah Revisited
Civil War Breaks Out
600 Brides for 600 Brothers
A Family Tragedy: Famine and Death
Ruth Returns with Naomi
Naomi and Ruth Arrive in Bethlehem
Ruth Works in the Field of Boaz
Boaz and Ruth Meet
Ruth Returns to Naomi
Naomi Instructs Ruth
Ruth Visits Boaz
Ruth Returns to Naomi
Boaz Settles the Matter
A Grandson is Born to Naomi
Epilogue: Obed in the Genealogy of David
Hannah Gives Birth to Samuel
Hannah Dedicates Samuel to the Lord
Hannah Exalts the Lord in Prayer
Eli's Sons Misuse Their Sacred Office
The Lord Judges the House of Eli
The Call of Samuel
The Ark of the Covenant is Lost to the Philistines
Eli Dies
The Ark Causes Trouble for the Philistines
The Philistines Return the Ark
Further Conflict with the Philistines
Israel Seeks a King
Samuel Meets with Saul
Samuel Anoints Saul
Saul Becomes King
Saul Comes to the Aid of Jabesh
Saul Is Established as King
Saul Fails the Lord
Jonathan Ignites a Battle
Jonathan Violates Saul's Oath
Members of Saul's Family
Saul Is Rejected as King
Samuel Puts Agag to Death
Samuel Anoints David as King
David Appears before Saul
David Kills Goliath
Saul Comes to Fear David
Saul Repeatedly Attempts to Take David's Life
Jonathan Seeks to Protect David
David Goes to Nob
David Goes to Gath
David Goes to Adullam and Mizpah
Saul Executes the Priests
David Delivers the City of Keilah
David Eludes Saul Again
David Spares Saul's Life
The Death of Samuel
David Marries Abigail the Widow of Nabal
David Spares Saul's Life Again
David Aligns Himself with the Philistines
The Witch of Endor
David Is Rejected by the Philistine Leaders
David Defeats the Amalekites
The Death of Saul
David Learns of the Deaths of Saul and Jonathan
David's Tribute to Saul and Jonathan
David is Anointed King
David's Army Clashes with the Army of Saul
Abner Defects to David's Camp
Abner Is Killed
Ish-bosheth is killed
David Is Anointed King Over Israel
David Occupies Jerusalem
Conflict with the Philistines
David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem
The Lord Establishes a Covenant with David
David Offers a Prayer to God
David Subjugates Nearby Nations
David's Cabinet
David Finds Mephibosheth
David and the Ammonites
David Commits Adultery with Bathsheba
Nathan the Prophet Confronts David
David's Forces Defeat the Ammonites
The Rape of Tamar
Absalom Has Amnon Put to Death
David Permits Absalom to Return to Jerusalem
Absalom Leads an Insurrection against David
David Flees from Jerusalem
David Receives Gifts from Ziba
Shimei Curses David and His Men
The Advice of Ahithophel
The Death of Ahithophel
The Death of Absalom
David Learns of Absalom's Death
David Goes Back to Jerusalem
Sheba's Rebellion
The Gibeonites Demand Revenge
Israel Engages in Various Battles with the Philistines
David Sings to the Lord
David's Final Words
David's Warriors
David Displeases the Lord by Taking a Census
David Acquires a Threshing Floor and Constructs an Altar There
Adonijah Tries to Seize the Throne
David Picks Solomon as His Successor
David's Final Words to Solomon
Solomon Secures the Throne
The Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom
Solomon Demonstrates His Wisdom
Solomon's Royal Court and Administrators
Solomon's Wealth and Fame
Solomon Gathers Building Materials for the Temple
The Building of the Temple
The Building of the Royal Palace
Solomon Commissions Hiram to Supply the Temple
Solomon Moves the Ark into the Temple
Solomon Prays for Israel
Solomon Dedicates the Temple
The Lord Gives Solomon a Promise and a Warning
Foreign Affairs and Building Projects
Solomon Entertains a Queen
Solomon's Wealth
The Lord Punishes Solomon for Idolatry
Solomon's Reign Ends
Rehoboam Loses His Kingdom
Jeroboam Makes Golden Calves
A Prophet from Judah Visits Bethel
A Prophet Announces the End of Jeroboam's Dynasty
Jeroboam's Reign Ends
Rehoboam's Reign over Judah
Abijah's Reign over Judah
Asa's Reign over Judah
Nadab's Reign over Israel
Baasha's Reign over Israel
Elah's Reign over Israel
Zimri's Reign over Israel
Omri's Reign over Israel
Ahab Promotes Idolatry
Elijah Visits a Widow in Sidonian Territory
Elijah Meets the King's Servant
Elijah Confronts Baal's Prophets
Elijah Runs for His Life
Ben Hadad Invades Israel
The Lord Delivers Israel
The Lord Gives Israel Another Victory
A Prophet Denounces Ahab's Actions
Ahab Murders Naboth
Ahab Dies in Battle
Jehoshaphat's Reign over Judah
Ahaziah's Reign over Israel
Elijah Confronts the King and His Commanders
Elijah Makes a Swift Departure
Elisha Demonstrates His Authority
Moab Fights with Israel
Elisha Helps a Widow and Her Sons
Elisha Gives Life to a Boy
Elisha Makes a Meal Edible
Elisha Miraculously Feeds a Hundred People
Elisha Heals a Syrian General
Elisha Makes an Ax Head Float
Elisha Defeats an Army
The Lord Saves Samaria
Elisha Again Helps the Shunammite Woman
Elisha Meets with Hazael
Jehoram's Reign over Judah
Ahaziah Takes the Throne of Judah
Jehu Becomes King
Jehu the Assassin
Jehu Wipes Out Ahab's Family
Jehu Executes the Prophets and Priests of Baal
A Summary of Jehu's Reign
Athaliah is Eliminated
Joash's Reign over Judah
Jehoahaz's Reign over Israel
Jehoash's Reign over Israel
Elisha Makes One Final Prophecy
Amaziah's Reign over Judah
Jeroboam II's Reign over Israel
Azariah's Reign over Judah
Zechariah's Reign over Israel
Menahem's Reign over Israel
Pekahiah's Reign over Israel
Pekah's Reign over Israel
Jotham's Reign over Judah
Ahaz's Reign over Judah
Hoshea's Reign over Israel
A Summary of Israel's Sinful History
The King of Assyria Populates Israel with Foreigners
Hezekiah Becomes King of Judah
Sennacherib Invades Judah
Hezekiah is Healed
Messengers from Babylon Visit Hezekiah
Manasseh's Reign over Judah
Amon's Reign over Judah
Josiah Repents
The King Institutes Religious Reform
Jehoahaz's Reign over Judah
Jehoiakim's Reign over Judah
Jehoiachin's Reign over Judah
Zedekiah's Reign over Judah
Nebuchadnezzar Destroys Jerusalem
Gedaliah Appointed Governor
Jehoiachin in Babylon
Adam's Descendants
Japheth's Descendants
Ham's Descendants
Shem's Descendants
Ishmael's Descendants
Keturah's Descendants
Isaac's Descendants
Esau's Descendants
The Descendants of Seir
Kings of Edom
Tribal Chiefs of Edom
Israel's Descendants
Judah's Descendants
Ram's Descendants
Caleb's Descendants
Jerahmeel's Descendants
More of Caleb's Descendants
David's Descendants
Solomon's Descendants
Judah's Descendants
Simeon's Descendants
Reuben's Descendants
Gad's Descendants
The Half-Tribe of Manasseh
Levi's Descendants
Professional Musicians
Issachar's Descendants
Benjamin's Descendants
Naphtali's Descendants
Manasseh's Descendants
Ephraim's Descendants
Asher's Descendants
Benjamin's Descendants (Continued)
Exiles Who Resettled in Jerusalem
Jeiel's Descendants
Saul's Death
David Becomes King
David Conquers Jerusalem
David's Warriors
Warriors Who Joined David at Ziklag
Support for David in Hebron
Uzzah Meets Disaster
David's Prestige Grows
David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem
David Leads in Worship
David Thanks God
David Appoints Worship Leaders
God Makes a Promise to David
David Praises God
David Conquers the Neighboring Nations
David's Officials
David's Campaign against the Ammonites
Battles with the Philistines
The Lord Sends a Plague against Israel
David Orders a Temple to Be Built
David Organizes the Levites
David Organizes the Priests
Remaining Levites
David Organizes the Musicians
Divisions of Gatekeepers
Supervisors of the Storehouses
Leaders of the Army
Royal Officials
David Commissions Solomon to Build the Temple
The People Contribute to the Project
David Praises the Lord
David Designates Solomon King
David's Reign Comes to an End
The Lord Gives Solomon Wisdom
Solomon's Wealth
Solomon Gathers Building Materials for the Temple
The Building of the Temple
Solomon Moves the Ark into the Temple
Solomon Dedicates the Temple
The Lord Gives Solomon a Promise and a Warning
Building Projects and Commercial Efforts
Solomon Entertains a Queen
Solomon's Wealth
Solomon's Reign Ends
The Northern Tribes Rebel
Rehoboam's Reign
Abijah's Reign
Asa's Religious and Military Accomplishments
Asa's Failures
Asa's Reign Ends
Jehoshaphat Becomes King
Jehoshaphat Allies with Ahab
Jehoshaphat Appoints Judges
The Lord Gives Jehoshaphat Military Success
Jehoshaphat's Reign Ends
Jehoram's Reign
Ahaziah's Reign
Athaliah is Eliminated
Joash's Reign
Amaziah's Reign
Uzziah's Reign
Jotham's Reign
Ahaz's Reign
Hezekiah Consecrates the Temple
Hezekiah Observes the Passover
The People Contribute to the Temple
Sennacherib Invades Judah
Hezekiah's Shortcomings and Accomplishments
Manasseh's Reign
Amon's Reign
Josiah Institutes Religious Reforms
Josiah Observes the Passover
Josiah's Reign Ends
Jehoahaz's Reign
Jehoiakim's Reign
Jehoiachin's Reign
Zedekiah's Reign
The Babylonians Destroy Jerusalem
Cyrus Allows the Exiles to Go Home
The Decree of Cyrus
The Exiles Prepare to Return to Jerusalem
The Names of the Returning Exiles
The Altar is Rebuilt
Preparations for Rebuilding the Temple
Opposition to the Building Efforts
Official Complaints Are Lodged Against the Jews
Tattenai Appeals to Darius
Darius Issues a Decree
The Temple Is Finally Dedicated
The Arrival of Ezra
Artaxerxes Gives Official Endorsement to Ezra's Mission
The Leaders Who Returned with Ezra
The Exiles Travel to Jerusalem
A Prayer of Ezra
The People Confess Their Sins
Those Who Had Taken Foreign Wives
A Prayer of Nehemiah
Nehemiah Is Permitted to Go to Jerusalem
Nehemiah Arrives in Jerusalem
The Names of the Builders
Opposition to the Work Continues
Nehemiah Intervenes on behalf of the Oppressed
Opposition to the Rebuilding Efforts Continues
The Rebuilding of the Wall Is Finally Completed
The People Respond to the Reading of the Law
The People Acknowledge Their Sin before God
The People Pledge to be Faithful
The Population of Jerusalem
The Priests and the Levites Who Returned to Jerusalem
The Wall of Jerusalem is Dedicated
Further Reforms by Nehemiah
The King Throws a Lavish Party
Queen Vashti is Removed from Her Royal Position
Esther Becomes Queen in Vashti's Place
Mordecai Learns of a Plot against the King
Haman Conspires to Destroy the Jews
Esther Decides to Risk Everything in order to Help Her People
Esther Appeals to the King for Help
Haman Expresses His Hatred of Mordecai
The Turning Point: The King Honors Mordecai
The King Has Haman Executed
The King Acts to Protect the Jews
The Jews Prevail over Their Enemies
The Origins of the Feast of Purim
Mordecai's Fame Increases
I. The Prologue (1:1-2:13)Job's Good Life
Satan's Accusation of Job
Job's Integrity in Adversity
Satan's Additional Charge
Job's Integrity in Suffering
The Visit of Job's Friends
II. Job's Dialogue With His Friends (3:1-27:33)Job Regrets His Birth
Job Wishes He Had Died at Birth
Longing for Death
Eliphaz Begins to Speak
Ungodly Complainers Provoke God's Wrath
Blessings for the One Who Seeks God
Job Replies to Eliphaz
Complaints Reflect Suffering
A Cry for Death
Disappointing Friends
Friends' Fears
No Sin Discovered
Other Explanation
The Brevity of Life
Job Remonstrates with God
Insignificance of Humans
Bildad's First Speech to Job
Job's Reply to Bildad
The Impossibility of Facing God in Court
Accusation of God's Justice
Renewed Complaint
An Appeal for Revelation
Motivations of God
Contradictions in God's Dealings
An Appeal for Relief
Zophar's First Speech to Job
Job's Reply to Zophar
Knowledge of God's Wisdom
Job Pleads His Cause to God
The Brevity of Life
The Inevitability of Death
The Possibility of Another Life
The Present Condition
Eliphaz's Second Speech
Job's Reply to Eliphaz
Abandonment by God and Man
An Appeal to God as Witness
Anticipation of Death
Bildad's Second Speech
Job's Reply to Bildad
Job's Abandonment and Affliction
Job's Forsaken State
Job's Assurance of Vindication
Zophar's Second Speech
Job's Reply to Zophar
The Wicked Prosper
How Often Do the Wicked Suffer?
Death Levels Everything
Futile Words, Deceptive Answers
Eliphaz's Third Speech
Job's Reply to Eliphaz
The Inaccessibility and Power of God
The Apparent Indifference of God
Bildad's Third Speech
Job's Reply to Bildad
A Better Description of God's Greatness
A Protest of Innocence
The Condition of the Wicked
III. Job's Search for Wisdom (28:1-28)No Known Road to Wisdom
No Price Can Buy Wisdom
God Alone Has Wisdom
IV. Job's Concluding Soliloquy (29:1-31:40)Job Recalls His Former Condition
Job's Benevolence
Job's Confidence
Job's Reputation
Job's Present Misery
Job's Indignities
Job's Despondency
The Contrast With the Past
Job Vindicates Himself
Job's Appeal
Job's Final Solemn Oath
V. The Speeches of Elihu (32:1-37:24)Elihu's First Speech
Elihu Claims Wisdom
Job's Friends Failed to Answer
Elihu Invites Job's Attention
Elihu Rejects Job's Plea of Innocence
Elihu Disagrees With Job's View of God
Elihu's Appeal to Job
Elihu's Second Speech
God is Not Unjust
God Is Impartial and Omniscient
Job Is Foolish to Rebel
Elihu's Third Speech
Elihu's Fourth Speech
The Work and Wisdom of God
VI. The Divine Speeches (38:1-42:6)The Lord's First Speech
God's questions to Job
Job's Reply to God's Challenge
The Lord's Second Speech
The Description of Behemoth
The Description of Leviathan
Job's Confession
VII. The Epilogue
Psalm 1
Psalm 2
Psalm 3
Psalm 4
Psalm 5
Psalm 6
Psalm 7
Psalm 8
Psalm 9
Psalm 10
Psalm 11
Psalm 12
Psalm 13
Psalm 14
Psalm 15
Psalm 16
Psalm 17
Psalm 18
Psalm 19