Show ... Ablestock.com/AbleStock.com/Getty Images Reading the King James Version (KJV) Bible in chronological order can help you to understand the events that took place in ancient times. However, scholars do come to different conclusions as to which books came first. The Bible is usually organized into sections according to their topic. There are also some books in the Bible that are written about the same time period and events, just from different perspectives, such as 1 and 2 Kings and 1 and 2 Chronicles. Consider and locate the books of the Bible before attempting to rearrange your reading plan. The traditional order of the books of the Old Testament is: Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2
Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obediah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk The traditional order of the books of the New Testament is: Matthew Mark Luke John Acts Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude Revelation Rearrange the order that you read the books to reflect the earliest events. This chronology would be: Genesis Job Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 1 Chronicles Psalms 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Chronicles Proverbs Song of Solomon Ecclesiastes 2 Kings Joel Jonah Hosea Amos Isaiah Micah Zephaniah Jeremiah Nahum Habbakuk Daniel Ezekiel Lamentations Obediah Ezra Haggai Zechariah Esther Nehemiah Malachi John Mark Matthew Luke Acts Galatians James 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Romans Ephesians Colossians Phillipians Philemon 1 Timothy Titus 2 Timothy 1 Peter Jude 2 Peter Hebrews 2 John 3 John 1 John Revelation Arrange the books into the order they were written for additional study and insight. This order would be broken into chunks of books written during approximate dates. For the range 1440 - 1400 BC, the following books were written: Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy From 1400 - 1000 BC, two books were added: Joshua Judges During the period of David and Solomon, approximately 1000 - 931 BC, these books were written: Psalms Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel Job Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon From the era of the king Rehoboam to king Hezekiah, approximately 931 - 686 BC, these books were written: Isaiah Hosea Joel Amos Obediah Jonah Micah During the period of exile of the Israelites by the Babylonians, approximately 686 - 586 BC, the following were written: Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel After the exile, around 516 - 400 BC, these books were penned: Ezra Nehemiah Esther Haggai Zechariah Malachi The New Testament books were written in a shorter amount of time as compared to the Old Testament. This date range is only 40 - 68 AD and follow this order: Matthew 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Romans Luke Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians Philemon Acts 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Hebrews 1 Peter 2 Peter Mark James Jude John 1 John 2 John 3 John Revelation
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Updated: 10 January 2022 Written under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit by laymen and scholars, commoners and nobility, the Bible is as unique as it is profound, containing 66 ancient books that have shaped laws, influenced culture and inspired billions to faith over three millennia. Divided into two parts, the Old Testament and the New Testament, the Bible is an essential historical and moral study for all, that is as relevant today as it ever was. #. Book Author Old Testament Books(Scroll to location) New Testament Books(Scroll to location) Old TestamentA collection of divinely inspired books written between 1450 B.C. and 430 B.C., the Old Testament is a historical record of God's people, laws, sayings and promises that function as a model for moral living and conduct. 1. Genesis Moses Meaning "the beginning or origin of something", Genesis is the first book of the Bible, recording Creation, the fall of man and the early years of the nation of Israel. 2. Exodus Moses God appoints Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land of Canaan, establishing a special relationship with them on the way to Mount Sinai. 3. Leviticus Moses God gives Israel rules to live by and instructions to present themselves holy before Him. 4. Numbers Moses A sequel to Exodus, Numbers takes its name from two censuses (or "numberings") of the people of Israel, following their journey through the wilderness for forty years. 5. Deuteronomy Moses A farewell speech from Moses to the people of Israel shortly before his death, Deuteronomy recaps the promises of God and provides instructions to obey Him in the Promised Land. 6. Joshua Joshua & possibly Phinehas A book of conquest, Joshua details the Israelites' invasion and eventual occupation of the Promised Land through faith and action. 7. Judges Probably Samuel
Israel enters a cycle of sin, suffering defeat and oppression, only to cry out to God for deliverance, who sends leaders (called "judges") to help them. 8. Ruth Unknown Occurring during some of the darkest days in Israel's history, Ruth follows the journey of two widows who lose everything, but find hope through God. 9. 1 Samuel Samuel, Nathan & Gad Israel rejects God's chosen leader, Samuel (a judge), and demands a king despite God's warnings. 10. 2 Samuel Unknown The life and career of King David, who subdues Israel's enemies and doubles the size of the kingdom, but is not without failings. 11. 1 Kings Unknown Israel enjoys a period of peace and prosperity under King Solomon, but later splits in two after Rehoboam (his son) takes the throne. 12. 2 Kings Unknown The kings of Israel and Judah ignore God and His prophets, eventually falling captive to invading nations and are exiled to foreign lands. 13. 1 Chronicles Ezra Written to encourage the people returning from Babylonian exile, 1 Chronicles recaps the history and genealogy of Israel, emphasising the spiritual significance of David and future Messianic King. 14. 2 Chronicles Ezra A continuation of the previous book, 2 Chronicles focuses on the kings of Israel, from King Solomon and the building of the temple, to subsequent division, exile and return from captivity. 15. Ezra Ezra Fulfilling the promises of God, the Israelites return from exile after seventy years and rebuild the temple. 16. Nehemiah Nehemiah Despite local opposition, Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem from exile, rallying the people to rebuild the city walls and gates in just fifty-two days. 17. Esther Unknown Occurring during the exile of Israel, Esther is a Jewish queen to a Persian king, who intercedes on behalf of her people to save them from a genocidal plot. 18. Job Possibly Job A righteous man named Job loses everything and suffers greatly, but remains faithful to God and is blessed abundantly. 19. Psalms David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Heman, Ethan & Moses A collection of 150 songs of worship and praise to God that includes prophecies of the coming Messiah. 20. Proverbs Solomon, Agur
& Lemuel The book of Proverbs contains God's divine wisdom, covering a variety of topics for every area of life. 21. Ecclesiastes Solomon Solomon's analysis of life, which is meaningless and empty without God. 22. Song of Songs Solomon A passionate yet gentle song of love between a husband and wife, symbolising God's relationship with us. 23. Isaiah Isaiah The first book of the Major Prophets, Isaiah contains warnings of God's coming judgement and detailed prophecies about the Messiah. 24. Jeremiah Jeremiah Known as the weeping prophet, Jeremiah passionately pleads with the people to repent before the coming Babylonian captivity, but is ignored. 25. Lamentations Jeremiah Lamentations is a book of sadness that reflects on the destruction of Jerusalem and captivity of Israel. 26. Ezekiel Ezekiel Ezekiel is called by God to preach a message of judgement and deliverance for the captives living in Babylon. 27. Daniel Daniel Like Ezekiel, Daniel has been taken to Babylon in captivity and receives prophetic visions while serving in the courts of the king. 28. Hosea Hosea The first book of the Minor Prophets, Hosea is a tragic love story that demonstrates God's unending love for His people despite their unfaithfulness. 29. Joel Joel Joel warns the people to repent and turn back to God before judgement falls upon them. 30. Amos Amos A shepherd named Amos prophesies to the northern kingdom which has become self-sufficient and indifferent towards God during a time of great prosperity. 31. Obadiah Obadiah Only one chapter, Obadiah demonstrates God's ongoing protection of His people and coming judgement on the nation of Edom, which was indifferent during the Babylonian plunder of Jerusalem. 32. Jonah Jonah A reluctant prophet, Jonah is sent by God to Nineveh, but refuses and learns the futility of it in the belly of a giant fish. 33. Micah Micah Micah warns of the coming judgement that will eventually exile the nation, and includes some of the clearest predictions of the Messiah. 34. Nahum Nahum Nahum is the second prophet sent to Nineveh (Jonah being the first) to preach God's judgement on the Assyrian city and empire. 35. Habakkuk Habakkuk God answers Habakkuk's complaints of wickedness and injustice in the land. 36. Zephaniah Zephaniah Written shortly before the fall of Judah (Southern Kingdom of Israel) to Babylonian conquest, Zephaniah warns the people and the surrounding nations that the day of the Lord is near. 37. Haggai Haggai Written after the Babylonian exile, work to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem had halted due to opposition and spiritual apathy, so Haggai motivates the people to finish. 38. Zechariah Zechariah Zechariah ministered with Haggai after the 70-year exile, encouraging the remnant to return to God. 39. Malachi Malachi The last book of the Old Testament, Malachi is a beautiful expression of God's love for a nation that continues to disobey Him. New TestamentThe New Testament is a collection of twenty-seven sacred books that centre on the life, death, resurrection and teachings of Jesus Christ. 40. Matthew Matthew (Levi) The first book of the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew was primarily written for the Jews and references many Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus. 41. Mark John Mark Mark is the shortest Gospel, which emphasises Jesus' servanthood and miracles. 42. Luke Luke Unlike the other Gospel writers, Luke was a Gentile who wrote an account of Jesus' life for those outside the Jewish faith. 43. John John The last of the four Gospels, John is an eyewitness account of Jesus' ministry that focuses on the deeper meaning of events surrounding Christ's life, death and resurrection. 44. Acts Luke A historical narrative of the early church which was empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread the Good News. 45. Romans Paul An epistle to the believers in Rome (hence the name) where Paul planned to visit. Romans sets a theological foundation for faith through Jesus. 46. 1 Corinthians Paul The first of two letters from Paul to the believers in Corinth, 1 Corinthians was written in response to divisions and problems facing the local church. 47. 2 Corinthians Paul The second and final letter from Paul to the church in Corinth, 2 Corinthians deals with persisting problems facing the believers there and warns against false teachers. 48. Galatians Paul A letter from Paul to the church in Galatia, the book is a foundational study that addresses the problem of Jewish legalism and the fullness of salvation found in Jesus. 49. Ephesians Paul Written to the church in Ephesus during Paul's first imprisonment, Ephesians covers a variety of subjects including the gift of grace, love and how to walk as fruitful followers of Jesus. 50. Philippians Paul An encouraging letter from Paul to the church in Philippi explaining the attitude and outlook believers must have to experience the joy of the Lord. 51. Colossians Paul In this letter, Paul refutes certain false teachings that are impeding the church in Colossae, reaffirming the deity and superiority of Jesus Christ. 52. 1 Thessalonians Paul The first of two letters to the believers in Thessalonica, Paul writes to encourage and strengthen the church, emphasising the principles of holy living through faith, hope and love. 53. 2 Thessalonians Paul A follow-up letter of encouragement to the persecuted church of Thessalonica, Paul reaffirms Jesus' second coming and matters preceding that event. 54. 1 Timothy Paul A letter from Paul to a young pastor named Timothy, offering guidance and important principles for church leadership that still apply today. 55. 2 Timothy Paul The second of two letters to Timothy, the book is probably Paul's final chronological epistle, urging his protégé to remain strong and faithful to Jesus. 56. Titus Paul A letter of guidance from Paul to Titus to address challenges facing his leadership of the churches on the island of Crete. 57. Philemon Paul Consisting of only one chapter, the book is a short but profound letter from Paul to Philemon requesting forgiveness for a runaway slave named Onesimus. 58. Hebrews Unknown A letter urging Jewish believers not to return to their former traditions, summarising key Biblical characters and events to emphasise the hope of salvation through Jesus. 59. James James (Jesus' half-brother) A hard-hitting letter from James, encouraging believers to have a genuine faith with an emphasis on results. 60. 1 Peter Peter The focus of Peter's first letter is persecution, sharing inspiring words of comfort for Christians living as an oppressed minority in the Roman Empire. 61. 2 Peter Peter Peter's second letter warns against false teachers and reaffirms important spiritual truths. 62. 1 John John Written to oppose heretical doctrine, the first letter from John echoes the Gospel, encouraging Christians to love one another and keep Jesus' commands. 63. 2 John John A brief letter from John to "the chosen lady", urging believers to love one another and to be on guard against false teachings. 64. 3 John John The shortest book in the Bible, 3 John commends Gaius and Demetruis for their faithful service. 65. Jude Jude (Jesus' half-brother) A letter from Jude to address false teachings and urge Christians to defend the truth of the Good News. 66. Revelation John Written during John's imprisonment on the island of Patmos, Revelation is an apocalyptic book that contains prophetic visions of the Spiritual Realms and Jesus' return to Earth. Bible Teaching ResourcesWant to learn more about the Bible? We encourage you to explore the many Bible teaching articles, books, devotionals and media resources available at Derek Prince Ministries. What order do the Bible books go in?When it comes to the reading order of biblical books, it's wise to start with the Gospels since they are biographies of Jesus Christ. Then read Acts, James, 1 John, and the Paul's Letters. After that, read the rest of the New Testament. Then, in the Old Testament, start with Genesis, Psalms, and Daniel.
How many books are in the KJV version?There are 80 books in the King James Bible; 39 in the Old Testament, 14 in the Apocrypha, and 27 in the New Testament.
Are there 73 books in the Bible?A Catholic Bible is a Christian Bible that includes the whole 73-book canon recognized by the Catholic Church, including the deuterocanon—a term used by some scholars and by Catholics to denote the books (and parts of books) of the Old Testament which are in the Greek Septuagint collection but not in the Hebrew ...
What is the oldest book in the Bible KJV?The Book of Job.
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