by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
The First and Second Books of the CHRONICLES Title The original title in the Hebrew Bible read “The annals (i.e., events or happenings) of the days.” First and Second Chronicles were comprised of one book until later divided into separate books in the Greek OT...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
The First and Second Books of the KINGS Title First and Second Kings were originally one book, called in the Hebrew text, “Kings,” from the first word in 1:1. The Greek translation of the OT, the Septuagint (LXX), divided the book in two, and this was followed by the...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
The First and Second Books of SAMUEL Title First and Second Samuel were considered as one book in the earliest Hebrew manuscripts, and were later divided into the two books by the translators of the Greek version, the Septuagint (LXX), a division followed by the...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of RUTH Title Ancient versions and modern translations consistently entitle this book after Ruth the Moabitess heroine, who is mentioned by name 12 times (1:4 to 4:13). Only two OT books receive their names from women—Ruth and Esther. The OT does not again...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of JUDGES Title The book bears the fitting name “Judges,” which refers to unique leaders God gave to His people for preservation against their enemies (2:16–19). The Hebrew title means “deliverers” or “saviors,” as well as judges (cf. Dt 16:18; 17:9; 19:17)....
