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Books Of The Bible In Chronological Order Chart

The Importance of Knowing the Chronological Order of the Books of the Bible

Have you ever wondered why the Bible is arranged in a particular order? Why are the books of the Bible not in chronological order? Understanding the chronological order of the books of the Bible is essential for every Christian. It helps us to have a better understanding of the context and history of the events recorded in the Bible.

The Old Testament Books in Chronological Order

The Old Testament is the first part of the Christian Bible, primarily written in Hebrew, and secondarily in Aramaic. The Old Testament consists of 39 books, which are arranged in different genres, including historical, poetic, and prophetic. Here is a list of the Old Testament books in chronological order:

  1. Genesis - This book tells the story of creation and the beginning of human history.
    2. Genesis
  2. Job - This book is believed to be one of the oldest books in the Bible and tells the story of a man who suffered greatly but remained faithful to God.
    3. Job
  3. Exodus - This book tells the story of how God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
    4. Exodus
  4. Leviticus - This book contains laws and regulations given by God to the Israelites.
    5. Leviticus
  5. Numbers - This book tells the story of how the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years before entering the promised land.
    6. Numbers
  6. Deuteronomy - This book contains the laws and regulations of God given to Moses before his death.
    7. Deuteronomy
  7. Joshua - This book tells the story of how the Israelites conquered the promised land under the leadership of Joshua.
    8. Joshua
  8. Judges - This book tells the story of how God raised up judges to deliver the Israelites from their enemies.
    9. Judges
  9. Ruth - This book tells the story of how Ruth, a Moabite woman, became the great-grandmother of King David.
    10. Ruth
  10. 1 Samuel - This book tells the story of how Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel.
    11. 1 Samuel
  11. 2 Samuel - This book tells the story of how David became the king of Israel and his reign.
    12. 2 Samuel
  12. 1 Kings - This book tells the story of how Solomon became the king of Israel and his reign.
    13. 1 Kings
  13. 2 Kings - This book tells the story of how Israel and Judah were conquered by foreign powers.
    14. 2 Kings
  14. 1 Chronicles - This book tells the story of the genealogy of Israel and the reign of David.
    15. 1 Chronicles
  15. 2 Chronicles - This book tells the story of the reign of Solomon and the history of Judah.
    16. 2 Chronicles
  16. Ezra - This book tells the story of how the Jews returned from exile in Babylon.
    17. Ezra
  17. Nehemiah - This book tells the story of how Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem.
    18. Nehemiah
  18. Esther - This book tells the story of how Esther became the queen of Persia and saved the Jews from genocide.
    19. Esther
  19. Isaiah - This book contains prophecies about the coming of the Messiah.
    20. Isaiah
  20. Jeremiah - This book contains prophecies about the judgment of God on Judah and the Babylonian exile.
    21. Jeremiah
  21. Lamentations - This book contains the lament of the prophet Jeremiah over the destruction of Jerusalem.
    22. Lamentations
  22. Ezekiel - This book contains prophecies about the judgment of God on Israel and the coming of the Messiah.
    23. Ezekiel
  23. Daniel - This book tells the story of how Daniel interpreted the dreams of the Babylonian king and how he survived in the lion's den.
    24. Daniel
  24. Hosea - This book contains the prophecies of Hosea about the judgment of God on Israel and the coming of the Messiah.
    25. Hosea
  25. Joel - This book contains the prophecies of Joel about the judgment of God on Judah and the coming of the Messiah.
    26. Joel
  26. Amos - This book contains the prophecies of Amos about the judgment of God on Israel and the coming of the Messiah.
    27. Amos
  27. Obadiah - This book contains the prophecy of Obadiah about the judgment of God on Edom.
    28. Obadiah
  28. Jonah - This book tells the story of how Jonah was swallowed by a big fish and how he preached to the people of Nineveh.
    29. Jonah
  29. Micah - This book contains the prophecies of Micah about the judgment of God on Israel and the coming of the Messiah.
    30. Micah
  30. Nahum - This book contains the prophecy of Nahum about the judgment of God on Nineveh.
    31. Nahum
  31. Habakkuk - This book contains the prophecy of Habakkuk about the judgment of God on Judah and the coming of the Messiah.
    32. Habakkuk
  32. Zephaniah - This book contains the prophecies of Zephaniah about the judgment of God on Judah and the coming of the Messiah.
    33. Zephaniah
  33. Haggai - This book contains the prophecies of Haggai about the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.
    34. Haggai
  34. Zechariah - This book contains the prophecies of Zechariah about the coming of the Messiah.
    35. Zechariah
  35. Malachi - This book contains the prophecies of Malachi about the coming of the Messiah.
    36. Malachi

The New Testament Books in Chronological Order

The New Testament is the second part of the Christian Bible, primarily written in Greek. It consists of 27 books, including the four Gospels, which tell the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Here is a list of the New Testament books in chronological order:

  1. James - This book contains practical advice on Christian living.
    2. James
  2. Galatians - This book explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
    3. Galatians
  3. Matthew - This book tells the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
    4. Matthew
  4. Mark - This book tells the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
    5. Mark
  5. Luke - This book tells the story of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
    6. Luke
  6. 1 Thessalonians - This book contains the teachings of Paul on the second coming of Jesus Christ.
    7. 1 Thessalonians
  7. 2 Thessalonians - This book contains the teachings of Paul on the second coming of Jesus Christ.
    8. 2 Thessalonians
  8. 1 Corinthians - This book contains the teachings of Paul on the church and Christian living.
    9. 1 Corinthians
  9. 2 Corinthians - This book contains the teachings of Paul on the church and Christian living.
    10. 2 Corinthians
  10. Romans - This book explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
    11. Romans
  11. Acts - This book tells the story of the early Christian church.
    12. Acts
  12. Ephesians - This book contains the teachings of Paul on the church and Christian living.
    13. Ephesians
  13. Colossians - This book contains the teachings of Paul on the supremacy of Christ.
    14. Colossians
  14. Philemon - This book is a personal letter from Paul to Philemon.
    15. Philemon
  15. Philippians - This book contains the teachings of Paul on Christian living.
    16. Philippians
  16. Hebrews - This book explains the superiority of Christ over the Old Testament prophets and priests.
    17. Hebrews
  17. 1 Peter - This book contains the teachings of

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