Introduction: Naomi Emptied (1:1–5) Naomi Returns from Moab (1:6–22) Ruth Clings to Naomi (1:6–18) Ruth and Naomi Return to Bethlehem (1:19–22) Ruth and Boaz Meet in the Harvest Fields (ch. 2) Ruth Begins Work (2:1–7) Boaz Shows Kindness to Ruth (2:8–16) Ruth Returns to Naomi (2:17–23) Naomi Sends Ruth to Boaz’s Threshing Floor (ch.
The Consolidation of Kingship in Israel (2Sa 1–20) David’s Lament over Saul and Jonathan (ch. 1) David Becomes King over Judah (chs. 2–4) David Becomes King over All Israel (5:1–5) David Conquers Jerusalem (5:6–25) David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem (ch. 6) God Promises David an Everlasting Dynasty (ch. 7) The Extension of David’s Kingdom (ch. 8) David’s Faithfulness to His Covenant with
The Solomonic Era (1:1—12:24) Solomon’s Succession to the Throne (1:1—2:12) Solomon’s Throne Established (2:13–46) Solomon’s Wisdom (ch. 3) Solomon’s Reign Characterized (ch. 4) Solomon’s Building Projects (5:1—9:9) Preparation for building the temple (ch. 5) Building the temple (ch. 6) Building the palace (7:1–12) The temple furnishings (7:13–51) Dedication of the temple (ch. 8) The
The Ministries of Elijah and Elisha during the Reigns of Ahaziah and Joram (1:1—8:15) Elijah in the Reign of Ahaziah (ch. 1) Elijah’s Translation; Elisha’s Inauguration (2:1–18) Elisha in the Reign of Joram (2:19—8:15) Elisha’s initial miraculous signs (2:19–25) Elisha during the campaign against Moab (ch. 3) Elisha’s ministry to needy ones in Israel
Genealogies: Creation to Restoration (1Ch 1–9) The Patriarchs (ch. 1) The 12 Sons of Jacob/Israel (2:1–2) The Family of Judah (2:3—4:23) The Sons of Simeon (4:24–43) Reuben, Gad and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh (ch. 5) Levi and Families (ch. 6) Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim and Asher (chs. 7–9) The Reign of David (1Ch
Solomon prepares, builds and dedicates the temple - 2 Chronicles 1:1-7:22. Solomon's achievements and fame - 2 Chronicles 8:1-9:31. Reign of Rehoboam, Solomon's son - 2 Chronicles 10:1-12:16. Reigns of good and wicked kings - 2 Chronicles 13:1-36:16. Exile into Babylon - 2 Chronicles 36:17-21. Restoration of God's people to Israel - 2 Chronicles
First Return from Exile and Rebuilding of the Temple (chs. 1–6) First Return of the Exiles (ch. 1) The edict of Cyrus (1:1–4) The return under Sheshbazzar (1:5–11) List of Returning Exiles (ch. 2) Revival of Temple Worship (ch. 3) The rebuilding of the altar (3:1–3) The Feast of Tabernacles (3:4–6) The beginning of
Nehemiah’s First Administration (chs. 1–12) Nehemiah’s Response to the Situation in Jerusalem (ch. 1) News of the plight of Jerusalem (1:1–4) Nehemiah’s prayer (1:5–11) Nehemiah’s Journey to Jerusalem (2:1–10) The king’s permission (2:1–8) The journey itself (2:9–10) Nehemiah’s First Actions upon Arrival (2:11–20) His nocturnal inspection of the walls (2:11–16) His exhortation to rebuild
The Feasts of Xerxes (1:1—2:18) Vashti Deposed (ch. 1) Esther Made Queen (2:1–18) The Feasts of Esther (2:19—7:10) Mordecai Uncovers a Plot (2:19–23) Haman’s Plot (ch. 3) Mordecai Persuades Esther to Help (ch. 4) Esther’s Request to the King: Her First Banquet (5:1–8) A Sleepless Night (5:9—6:14) Haman Hanged: Esther’s Second Banquet (ch. 7)
Prologue (chs. 1–2) Job’s Happiness (1:1–5) Job’s Testing (1:6—2:13) Satan’s first accusation (1:6–12) Job’s faith despite loss of family and property (1:13–22) Satan’s second accusation (2:1–6) Job’s faith during personal suffering (2:7–10) The coming of the three friends (2:11–13) Dialogue-Dispute (chs. 3–27) Job’s Opening Lament (ch. 3) First Cycle of Speeches (chs. 4–14) Eliphaz