The Historical Books of the Old Testament span approximately 1,000 years of Israel's history, from the conquest of Canaan under Joshua to the return from Babylonian exile under Ezra and Nehemiah.

These twelve books record the establishment of Israel in the Promised Land, the rise and fall of the monarchy under kings like Saul, David, and Solomon, the division of the kingdom, the exile of both Israel and Judah, and God's faithfulness in bringing a remnant back to rebuild Jerusalem.

Books included: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther