THE BIBLE

The Books of History, Part 2

If the first of the history books was about the rise of Israel, the second half is about their fall. Rejecting God has consequences, and the Jews paid it.

The Books of History, Part 1

Day One: 1 Kings
...This book is the sequel to 1 and 2 Samuel and begins by tracing Solomon's rise to kingship after the death of David. The story begins with a united kingdom, but ends in a nation divided into 2 kingdoms...
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See Also: "What should we learn from the life of David?"

Day Two: 2 Kings
...The Book of 2 Kings is a sequel to the Book of 1 Kings. It continues the story of the kings over the divided kingdom (Israel and Judah)...
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See Also: "What should we learn from the life of Elisha?"

Day Three: 1 Chronicles
...The Books of 1 & 2 Chronicles cover mostly the same information as 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings. 1 & 2 Chronicles focus more on the priestly aspect of the time period...
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See Also: "What is the Story of Kings and Chronicles?"

Day Four: 2 Chronicles
...The Books of 1 & 2 Chronicles focus more on the priestly aspect of the time period. The Book of 2 Chronicles is essentially an evaluation of the nation's religious history....
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See Also: "What can we learn from the life of Hezekiah?"

Day Five: Ezra
...The Book of Ezra is devoted to events occurring in the land of Israel at the time of the return from the Babylonian captivity and subsequent years, covering a period of approximately one century, beginning in 538 B.C...
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See Also: "What should we learn from the life of Ezra?"

Day Six: Nehemiah
...The Book of Nehemiah, one of the history books of the Bible, continues the story of Israel's return from the Babylonian captivity and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem...
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See Also: "What should we learn from the life of Nehemiah?"

Day Seven: Esther
...The purpose of the Book of Esther is to display the providence of God, especially in regard to His chosen people, Israel. The Book of Esther records the institution of the Feast of Purim and the obligation of its perpetual observation...
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See Also: "What should we learn from the life of Esther?"

Image Credit: Gustave Dore; "Nehemiah Views the Ruins of Jerusalem's Walls"; 1866; Public Domain