Esther 1 - 5

Esther 1

King Ahasuerus' Banquet

Queen Vashti's Refusal, The King's Response

Esther 2

The Search for a New Queen

Esther Finds Favor, and Becomes the Queen

Mordecai Saves the King

Esther 3

Haman's Rise (and Pride)

Mordecai's Refusal to Bow

Haman's Plot Against the Jews

Esther 4

Mordecai and Esther Learn of the Plot, and the Law

The Jews Fast, Esther Prepares to See the King

Esther 5

Esther Finds Favor with the King

Esther Gives a Banquet for the King and Haman

Nehemiah 12 - 13

Nehemiah 12

The Returning Priests & Levites

Dedication of the Wall

Temple Work Organized

Nehemiah 13

Foreigners Excluded

Tobiah Evicted from the Temple

Tithes Restored, Sabbath Observed

Mixed Marriages Forbidden

Nehemiah 10 - 11

Nehemiah 10

Signers of the Covenant

Obligations Entered Into

Nehemiah 11

The Plan: Some Stay in Jerusalem, then Spread Out in the Land

Nehemiah 8 - 9

Nehemiah 8

Ezra Reads the Torah (Book of the Law)

Ezra and the Levites Teach the People

Nehemiah and Ezra Encourage the People

Feast of Tabernacles Celebrated

Nehemiah 9

The People Confess Their Sins

The People Make a Covenant with the LORD

Nehemiah 7

Nehemiah 7

The Census of the Returning Exiles

Nehemiah 4 - 6

Nehemiah 4

The Work is Mocked

The Plan to Work Armed

Nehemiah 5

Charging Interest Abolished

Nehemiah's Generosity

Nehemiah 6

The Enemies' Plot: Meetings, Letter, False Prophet

The Wall is Finished

Nehemiah 1 - 3

Nehemiah 1

Nehemiah Learns about the Situation in Jerusalem

Mourning,Fasting, and Praying

Nehemiah 2

King Artaxerxes Sends Nehemiah to Judah

Inspection of the Walls of Jerusalem

Nehemiah 3

Construction Crews

Ezra 8 - 10

Ezra 8

A List of the Leaders Going With Ezra

Ezra Sends for Levites

The Party Prays for the LORD's Protection

Offerings Given

Ezra 9

Mixed Marriages

Ezra Confesses, Intercedes

Ezra 10

Accountability for Marriages

Reconciliation to the LORD, Guilt Offerings

Ezra 4 - 7

Ezra 4

Judah's Enemies' Plot

A Letter Sent to King Artaxerxes

Work is Stopped

Ezra 5

Haggai and Zechariah Encourage the People

Temple Rebuild Resumes

A Letter Sent to King Darius

Ezra 6

Darius Endorses the Work

Temple Completed, Dedicated

Passover Celebrated

Ezra 7

Ezra Travels to Jerusalem

The King's Decree and Support for the Work

Ezra 1 - 3

Ezra 1

Cyrus's Proclamation

The Exiles Will Return; The Temple Will be Rebuilt

Temple Vessels Restored

Ezra 2

The Exiles Who Returned

Ezra 3

Altar Restored, Sacrifices Made

Feast of Tabernacles

Temple Work Begins

2 Chronicles 35 - 36

2 Chronicles 35

The Passover Celebration

(and Feast of Unleavened Bread, Too)

Ill-Advised Battle with Egypt

Josiah Dies

2 Chronicles 36

Jehoahaz Reigns in Judah

Pharaoh Removes Jehoahaz, Installs Eliakim/Jehoiakim

Jehoiakim's Evil Reign in Judah

Nebuchadnezzar Removes Jehoiakim

Jehoiachin's Evil Reign in Judah

Nebuchadnezzar Removes Jehoiachin

Zedekiah's Evil Reign in Judah

Judah Rejects the LORD and His Prophets

Babylon Destroys the Temple, Sacks Jerusalem

Persia Conquers Babylon

Cyrus Commits to Rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem

    (see also 2 Kings 23-25)

2 Chronicles 32 - 34

2 Chronicles 32

Assyria Marches to War Against Judah

The Assyrian King/Generals Mock Judah and the LORD

Hezekiah and Isaiah Pray

The LORD Defeats the Assyrians

The LORD is Honored Among the Nations

    (see also 2 Kings 18-19)

Hezekiah's Sickness, Healing, Pride, Judgement, Repentance

The LORD Tests Hezekiah Regarding the Babylonian Envoys

Hezekiah Dies; His Son Manasseh Reigns

2 Chronicles 33

Manasseh's Evil Reign in Judah

Manasseh's Intentional and Expanded Idolatry

Manasseh Ignores the LORD, is Defeated and Taken to Babylon

The King Repents, the LORD Returns him to Jerusalem

A Partial Return to the LORD

Manasseh Dies; His Son Amon's Evil Reign Begins

Amon Assassinated; His Son Josiah Reigns

2 Chronicles 34

Josiah's Reign in Judah

Idol Worship Stopped; the Temple Repaired

The Book of the Law(Covenant) Discovered

Destruction Prophesied, but Delayed because of Josiah

Josiah Leads the Nation in Serving the LORD

       (see also 2 Kings 20-22)

2 Chronicles 28 - 31

2 Chronicles 28

Ahaz's Evil Reign in Judah

Judah is defeated by Aram, Israel,, Edom, Assyria

Ahaz Dies; His Son Hezekiah Reigns

2 Chronicles 29

Hezekiah's Reign in Judah

Restoration of the Temple, Worship of the LORD

2 Chronicles 30

Both Kingdoms Invited to Passover

Feast of Unleavened Bread celebrated

Another Seven Days of Joy

The LORD Hears their Prayers

2 Chronicles 31

Idols Destroyed & Removed

Tithes Reinstituted, Leviitcal Work Restored

    (see also 2 Kings 15-17)

2 Chronicles 25 - 27

2 Chronicles 25

Amaziah Reigns in Judah

Judah Defeats Edom

Amaziah's Idolatry and Rejection of the Prophet

Judah defeated by King Joash of Israel; Jerusalem Sacked

Amaziah's Death

    (see also 2 Kings 12 - 14)

2 Chronicles 26

Uzziah Reigns in Judah

Uzziah Seeks the LORD, succeeds in War

Uzziah's Pride and then His Leprosy

Jotham Runs the Kingdom

Uzziah Dies, Jotham Reigns in Judah

    (see also 2 Kings 15-17)

2 Chronicles 27

Jotham Serves The LORD

Jotham defeats the Ammonites

Jotham Dies, His Son Ahaz Becomes King

2 Chronicles 21 - 24

2 Chronicles 21

Jehoshaphat Dies

Jehoram's Evil Reign in Judah

Edom Revolts

Elijah Sends a Prophetic Letter

Judah Defeated by the Philistines and Arabs

Jehoram Dies

    (see also 2 Kings 6-8)

2 Chronicles 22

Ahaziah Becomes King of Judah

Ahaziah's Evil Reign and Alliance with Jehoram, King of Israel

Jehu Murders Ahaziah; Athaliah Takes Control of Judah

Joash saved from Athaliah's Conspiracy

    (see alos 2 Kings 9-11)

2 Chronicles 23

Joash Made King of Judah; Athaliah put to Death

Jehoida's Reforms

2 Chronicles 24

Joash's Reign in Judah

Jehoida Dies; King Joash Falters

Zechariah Prophesies, Joash Has Him Killed

Aram Invades, Defeats Judah

Joash Falls Sick, is Assassinated

    (see also 2 Kings 12-14)

2 Chronicles 18 - 20

2 Chronicles 18

Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab

The False Prophets Promise Victory

Micaiah Prophesies Defeat

Ahab's Defeat and Death

    (see also 1 Kings 21-22)

2 Chronicles 19

Jehu (the prophet) Rebukes Jehoshaphat

Reforms instituted in Judah

2 Chronicles 20

Judah Invaded

Jehoshaphat's Prayer, and the LORD's response through Jehaziel

The Enemy Armies Defeat Each Other; Judah Celebrates the LORD's Victory

Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahaziah

2 Chronicles 13 - 17

2 Chronicles 13

Abijah Confronts Jeroboam in Battle

The LORD Delivers Judah, Israel is Defeated

Jeroboam Dies

2 Chronicles 14

Abijah Dies, Asa Reigns in Judah

Asa Strengthens the Defense of Judah

Ethiopia Marches Agains Judah; Asa Prays

Judah Defeats the Million-Man Ethiopian Army 

2 Chronicles 15

Azariah Warns Asa

Asa's Reforms 

2 Chronicles 16

War Between Asa and Baasha, King of Israel

Asa Relies on Aram

Hanani Prophesies Against Asa, is Imprisoned

Asa Dies 

2 Chronicles 17

Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah

Jehoshaphat's Good Reign, Rightful Worship, Peaceful Kingdom 

(See also 1 Kings 15-17)

2 Chronicles 9 - 12

2 Chronicles 9

The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon

Solomon's Wealth and Power

Solomon Dies, His Son Rehoboam Reigns

(see also 1 Kings 10-11)

2 Chronicles 10

Jeroboam Represents "Israel" to the New King

Rehoboam's Folly, the Kingdom Splits 

(see also 1 Kings 12-14)

2 Chronicles 11

Civil War Averted Via the Prophet

Rehoboam builds Judean Defense Infrastructure

Levi remains loyal to Judah

Jeroboam Reigns in Israel, Establishes False Religion

Rehoboam's Family/Kingdom Established

2 Chronicles 12

Judah Abandons the LORD

Judah's War With and Servitude to Egypt

Rehoboam's Reign in Judah

Continual War with Israel

Rehoboam Dies, His Son Abijah Reigns

2 Chronicles 6 - 8

2 Chronicles 6

Solomon's Prayer

2 Chronicles 7

The Glory of God

Sacrifices, Temple Dedication

Feast of Dedication, Feast of Tabernacles

The LORD Speaks to Solomon

2 Chronicles 8

Solomon's Reign

2 Chronicles 2 - 3

2 Chronicles 2

Solomon Plans for Labor and Materials

2 Chronicles 3

Temple Design and Construction 

2 Chronicles 4

Temple Furnishings

2 Chronicles 5

The Ark Comes to the Temple

The Glory of God

1 Chronicles 28 - 2 Chronicles 1

1 Chronicles 28

David Shares His Plans with the Leadership of Israel

David Charges Solomon

1 Chronicles 29

Offerings for the Temple

David Prays, Blesses the LORD

Solomon Made King

David's Death

2 Chronicles 1

Solomon Worships at Gibeon

Solomon Prays for Wisdom

Solomon's Wealth

1 Chronicles 25 - 27

1 Chronicles 25

The Musicians

1 Chronicles 26

The Gatekeepers

The Treasurers

Other Positions

1 Chronicles 27

Commanders of the Army

Tribal Leaders

Other Government Officials

1 Chronicles 22 - 24

1 Chronicles 22

David Prepares for Temple Construction

Solomon's Commission

1 Chronicles 23

The Divisions of the Levites

Revision of Levitical Work

1 Chronicles 24

The Divisions of the Priests

Levi's Family Line

1 Chronicles 18 - 21

1 Chronicles 18

David's Kingdom Strenghtened

1 Chronicles 19

David's Messengers Humiliated

War with Ammon

1 Chronicles 20

War with Ammon (Again)

Defeat of (More) Philistine Giants

1 Chronicles 21

The Census and the Plague

The Altar at the Threshing Floor of Oman

1 Chronicles 15 - 17

1 Chronicles 15

Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem, the Right Way 

1 Chronicles 16

Celebrating the Return of the Ark 

1 Chronicles 17

the LORD will Bless and Establish David's House

1 Chronicles 12 - 14

1 Chronicles 12

David's Army Grows

1 Chronicles 13

Moving the Ark

1 Chronicles 14

David's Family

Victories over the Philistines

1 Chronicles 9 - 11

1 Chronicles 9

Citizens of Jerusalem

Temple Personnel

Family Line of Saul

1 Chronicles 10

Death of King Saul

1 Chronicles 11

David Made King

Jerusalem is the Capital

the Mighty Men

1 Chronicles 7 - 8

1 Chronicles 7

Issachar's Family Line

Benjamin's Family Line

Naphtali's Family Line

Manasseh's Family Line

Ephraim's Family Line

Asher's Family Line

1 Chronicles 8

King Saul and His Descendants

1 Chronicles 6

1 Chronicles 6

Levi's Family Line

1 Chronicles 3 - 5

1 Chronicles 3

David's Family Line

1 Chronicles 4

Judah's Family Line

Simeon's Family Line

1 Chronicles 5

Reuben's Family Line

Gad's Family Line

Manasseh's Family Line