{"id":280,"date":"2025-02-19T11:38:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T11:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblebasics.xyz\/bbam\/?page_id=280"},"modified":"2025-02-19T12:37:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T12:37:30","slug":"download-bible-basics-chapter-10","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biblebasics.xyz\/bbam\/index.php\/download-bible-basics-chapter-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Study\/Download Bible Basics Chapter 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Old Testament Basics – 2<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introductions of the 12 History Books of the Old Testament-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1st & 2nd Samuel, 1st & 2nd Kings, 1st & 2nd Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joshua<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown historian\/Joshua (partly)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- The Israelites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 1375 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place of writing- Canaan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- Joshua & the Israelites entering, conquering and occupying Canaan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- God encourages Joshua to lead, Crossing the Jordan, Conquest of Jericho, Failure at Ai, Battles and victories, Division and distribution of the land, Joshua\u2019s farewell message, commitment to the Covenant.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judges<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown historian\/ Samuel (partly)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- The Israelites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 1000 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place of writing- Canaan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- Repeated cycles of the Israelites rebellion to God, punishment, repentance & deliverance through Judges.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judges led the Israelites for a period of around 300-350 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judges- Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Gideon, Abimelech, Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, Samson, Eli, Samuel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- Incomplete conquest of Canaan, Accounts of rebellion of the Israelites, punishment, repentance & deliverance through Judges.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruth<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown historian<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- The Israelites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 1000 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place of writing- Canaan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- A Moabite woman Ruth\u2019s goodness rewarded by God<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- Tragedies of Elimelek\u2019s family, Accounts of Naomi, Ruth & Boaz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Samuel<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown Historian\/Partly Samuel\/Abiathar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- The Israelites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 930 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place of writing- Canaan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- Israel is led by kings after they were led by judges.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- Samuel leads Israel as Prophet and Judge, Monarchy in Israel- Accounts of Saul & David.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saul ruler from 1050 B.C. to 1010 B.C. David ruler from 1010 B.C. to 970 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd Samuel<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown historian\/ Abiathar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- The Israelites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 930 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place of writing- Canaan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- David\u2019s 40 year reign<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- David\u2019s triumphs and tragedies, Absalom\u2019s revolt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Kings<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown historian<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- The Israelites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 550 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place of writing- Babylon exile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- United monarchy under Solomon, Divided monarchy after Solomon\u2019s death.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- Solomon\u2019s era, Temple and Palace constructions, Rehoboam\u2019s reign, Several kings of Israel and Judah, Account of Elijah.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd Kings<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown historian<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- The Israelites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 550 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place of writing- Babylon exile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- Divided Monarchy, Collapse of the kingdoms despite prophetic guidance by Elijah and Elisha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- Destruction and deportation of Israel by Assyrians, destruction and captivity of Judah by Babylonians, Ministries of Elijah and Elijah<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Chronicles<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown historian\/Ezra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- People of Judah who had returned after 70 years exile in Babylon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 450 to 400 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place of writing- Jerusalem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- Genealogies from Adam to Saul & King David\u2019s reign<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- Genealogies, Death of Saul, Reign of David, Preparations to build the temple, Death of David, Solomon becomes king.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd Chronicles<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown historian\/Ezra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- People of Judah who had returned after 70 years exile in Babylon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 450 to 400 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place of writing- Jerusalem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- Solomon\u2019s reign (970 B.C.) to Babylonian exile (586 B.C.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- Solomon builds temple and dedicates it, Solomon\u2019s wisdom, History of the kings of Judah, Babylonian exile and King Cyrus\u2019 proclamation to build the temple in Jerusalem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ezra<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown historian\/Ezra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- People of Judah who had returned after 70 years exile in Babylon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 440 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place of writing- Jerusalem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- Rebuilding of the temple at Jerusalem by exiles who returned from Babylon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- Returning exiles, Rebuilding of the temple, Opposition to the rebuilding, Completion of the temple, Ezra\u2019s return to Jerusalem, Ezra\u2019s reforms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nehemiah<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown historian\/Ezra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- People of Judah who had returned after 70 years exile in Babylon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 430 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place of writing- Jerusalem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- Rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem by Nehemiah<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- Nehemiah the cup bearer decides to build the walls of Jerusalem, Opposition to the rebuilding of the wall, Ezra\u2019s preaching and revival, Dedication of the wall, Nehemiah\u2019s reforms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Esther<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author- Unknown historian<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients- The Jews<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dated- Around 460 B.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme- Haman\u2019s plan to annihilate Jews thwarted by Esther & Mordecai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Content- Accounts of Mordecai, Esther & Haman, Pur, Purim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n