The Historical Books record the history of Israel from the conquest of Canaan through the Babylonian exile and return. These twelve books chronicle the judges, kings, and key figures who shaped Israel's history. Click on any book to download the PDF.
Joshua
24 ChaptersThe conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership.
Judges
21 ChaptersIsrael's cycle of sin, oppression, and deliverance through judges.
Ruth
4 ChaptersA story of loyalty, redemption, and the lineage of David.
1 Samuel
31 ChaptersSamuel, Saul, and the rise of David.
2 Samuel
24 ChaptersDavid's reign as king of Israel.
1 Kings
22 ChaptersSolomon's reign and the divided kingdom.
2 Kings
25 ChaptersThe fall of Israel and Judah.
1 Chronicles
29 ChaptersGenealogies and David's reign.
2 Chronicles
36 ChaptersSolomon's temple and Judah's kings.
Ezra
10 ChaptersReturn from exile and temple rebuilding.
Nehemiah
13 ChaptersRebuilding Jerusalem's walls.
Esther
10 ChaptersGod's providence and the Jewish people's deliverance.