by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of NEHEMIAH Title Nehemiah (“Jehovah comforts”) is a famous cupbearer, who never appears in Scripture outside of this book. As with the books of Ezra and Esther, named after his contemporaries (see Introductions to Ezra and Esther), the book recounts selected...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of EZRA Title Even though Ezra’s name does not enter the account of Judah’s post-Exilic return to Jerusalem until 7:1, the book bears his name (“Jehovah helps”) as a title. This is because both Jewish and Christian tradition attribute authorship to this...
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)....
by Bible Story Graphics | Oct 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of JOSHUA Title This is the first of the 12 historical books, and it gained its name from the exploits of Joshua, the understudy whom Moses prayed for and commissioned as a leader in Israel (Nu 27:12–23). “Joshua” means “Jehovah saves,” or “the Lord is...
by Bible Story Graphics | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Fifth Book of Moses Called DEUTERONOMY Title The English title “Deuteronomy” comes from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) mistranslation of “copy of this law” in 17:18 as “second law,” which was rendered Deuteronomium in the Latin version (Vulgate). The Hebrew title of...
by Bible Story Graphics | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Fourth Book of Moses Called NUMBERS Title The English title “Numbers” comes from the Greek (LXX) and Latin (Vg.) versions. This designation is based on the numberings that are a major focus of chaps. 1–4 and 26. The most common Hebrew title comes from the fifth...
