39 Books of the Old Testament Flashcards
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What is the 1st book of the Bible?

  • Genesis (correct)
  • Leviticus
  • Deuteronomy
  • Exodus

    • What is the 2nd book of the Bible?

  • Numbers
  • Joshua
  • Exodus (correct)
  • Leviticus

    • What is the 3rd book of the Bible?

  • Joshua
  • Deuteronomy
  • Leviticus (correct)
  • Numbers

    • What is the 4th book of the Bible?

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    What is the 5th book of the Bible?

    <p>Deuteronomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 6th book of the Bible?

    <p>Joshua</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 7th book of the Bible?

    <p>Judges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 8th book of the Bible?

    <p>Ruth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 9th book of the Bible?

    <p>1 Samuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 10th book of the Bible?

    <p>2 Samuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 11th book of the Bible?

    <p>1 Kings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 12th book of the Bible?

    <p>2 Kings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 13th book of the Bible?

    <p>1 Chronicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 14th book of the Bible?

    <p>2 Chronicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 15th book of the Bible?

    <p>Ezra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 16th book of the Bible?

    <p>Nehemiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 17th book of the Bible?

    <p>Esther</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 18th book of the Bible?

    <p>Job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 19th book of the Bible?

    <p>Psalms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 20th book of the Bible?

    <p>Proverbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 21st book of the Bible?

    <p>Ecclesiastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 22nd book of the Bible?

    <p>Song of Solomon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 23rd book of the Bible?

    <p>Isaiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 24th book of the Bible?

    <p>Jeremiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 25th book of the Bible?

    <p>Lamentations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 26th book of the Bible?

    <p>Ezekiel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 27th book of the Bible?

    <p>Daniel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 28th book of the Bible?

    <p>Hosea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 29th book of the Bible?

    <p>Joel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 30th book of the Bible?

    <p>Amos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 31st book of the Bible?

    <p>Obadiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 32nd book of the Bible?

    <p>Jonah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 33rd book of the Bible?

    <p>Micah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 34th book of the Bible?

    <p>Nahum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 35th book of the Bible?

    <p>Habakkuk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 36th book of the Bible?

    <p>Zephaniah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 37th book of the Bible?

    <p>Haggai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 38th book of the Bible?

    <p>Zechariah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 39th book of the Bible?

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    Study Notes

    Old Testament Books Overview

    • The Old Testament consists of 39 books within the Christian Bible.
    • Each book has a unique role in the biblical narrative and theological framework.

    Genesis

    • The 1st book of the Bible, detailing Creation, early humanity, and the Patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph).

    Exodus

    • The 2nd book of the Bible, focusing on the Israelites' escape from Egypt and the receiving of the Ten Commandments.

    Leviticus

    • The 3rd book, primarily containing laws, rituals, and guidelines for worship and living set out for the Israelites.

    Numbers

    • The 4th book, recounts the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, including census data and narratives of rebellion.

    Deuteronomy

    • The 5th book, consists of Moses' speeches, reinforcing the law and preparing the Israelites for entering the Promised Land.

    Joshua

    • The 6th book, describes the conquest and settlement of Canaan under Joshua's leadership.

    Judges

    • The 7th book, chronicles a period of Israel's history defined by cycles of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance through various judges.

    Ruth

    • The 8th book, a narrative about loyalty and love, focusing on Ruth, a Moabite woman, and her relationship with Naomi and Boaz.

    1 Samuel

    • The 9th book, detailing the transition of Israel from judges to monarchy, highlighting Samuel, Saul, and David.

    2 Samuel

    • The 10th book, covers King David’s reign, his successes, failures, and the establishment of Jerusalem as the capital.

    1 Kings

    • The 11th book, narrates the reign of Solomon, the construction of the Temple, and the division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah.

    2 Kings

    • The 12th book, follows the history of the divided kingdoms and the eventual fall of both Israel and Judah.

    1 Chronicles

    • The 13th book focused on David's reign and genealogies emphasizing God's covenant with Israel.

    2 Chronicles

    • The 14th book, continues the history primarily of Judah, reiterating themes of worship and reform.

    Ezra

    • The 15th book, outlines the return of the exiles to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the Temple after Babylonian captivity.

    Nehemiah

    • The 16th book, details Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls and reform the community.

    Esther

    • The 17th book, tells the story of Esther, a Jewish queen in Persia, and her role in saving her people from destruction.

    Job

    • The 18th book, a poetic dialogue exploring the nature of suffering, faith, and God's justice through Job's trials.

    Psalms

    • The 19th book, comprising hymns, prayers, and poems that express a wide range of emotions and worship.

    Proverbs

    • The 20th book, a collection of wise sayings and teachings on practical living and moral conduct.

    Ecclesiastes

    • The 21st book, reflects on the meaning of life and the futility of worldly pursuits, attributed to Solomon.

    Song of Solomon

    • The 22nd book, a poetic dialogue celebrating love and beauty, traditionally viewed as an allegory of God's love.

    Isaiah

    • The 23rd book, contains prophecies concerning Judah and Jerusalem, emphasizing themes of judgment and hope.

    Jeremiah

    • The 24th book, features prophecies of impending destruction and messages of repentance for Judah.

    Lamentations

    • The 25th book, a series of lamentations mourning the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple.

    Ezekiel

    • The 26th book, features dramatic visions and prophecies during the Babylonian exile, emphasizing God's sovereignty.

    Daniel

    • The 27th book, includes stories of faith under foreign rule and apocalyptic visions regarding God's ultimate victory.

    Hosea

    • The 28th book, utilizes the metaphor of marriage to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness and God's enduring love.

    Joel

    • The 29th book, addresses a locust plague and foretells a coming day of the Lord, encouraging repentance.

    Amos

    • The 30th book, a call for social justice and righteousness amid Israel's complacency and corruption.

    Obadiah

    • The 31st book, the shortest in the Old Testament, prophesies the downfall of Edom for its violence against Israel.

    Jonah

    • The 32nd book, tells the story of Jonah's reluctant prophecy to Nineveh and God's mercy on the repentant city.

    Micah

    • The 33rd book, contains messages of judgment and hope, emphasizing social justice and the coming Messiah.

    Nahum

    • The 34th book, prophesies the destruction of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, as divine retribution.

    Habakkuk

    • The 35th book, engages in dialogue with God about justice and faith amid oppression and violence.

    Zephaniah

    • The 36th book, warns of the coming day of the Lord, calling for repentance and offering hope for the remnant.

    Haggai

    • The 37th book, encourages the returned exiles to rebuild the Temple post-exile, emphasizing worship restoration.

    Zechariah

    • The 38th book, features visions and prophecies about the future of Jerusalem and hope for Israel's restoration.

    Malachi

    • The 39th book, offers critiques of Israel's worship practices and anticipates the coming of the messenger of the covenant.

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