2 Timothy 3:16 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
The Old Testament - A Brief Overview
MapsThe Land of Israel in Genesis
The Ancient World and Genesis
Old Testament Places
- - Topographical
Israel in Old Testament Times
Israel's Natural Features -
Topographical
The Garden of Eden
Ancient Mesopotamia
The Fertile Crescent
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Mount Ararat and Babylon
Nations Descended from Shem, Ham, and
Japheth
Nations Descended from Ham
Nimrod's Kingdom and the Land of Shinar
Old Testament Lands - Topographical
Ur of the Chaldees
Old Testament Peoples and Nations -
Topographical
The Kingdom of Egypt (2000 BC)
The Hittite Kingdom (19th-14th Centuries BC)
The Land of Canaan
Sodom and Gomorrah
The Jordan River
Shechem
The Nile River
The Exodus from Egypt
Bible History Maps
Map of Old Testament Israel - Clickable
Map of New Testament Israel - Clickable
Book by Book Geography
Old Testament
Quick Reference Maps
Genesis
The Land of Israel and the Book of Genesis
The Ancient World and the Book of Genesis
The Supposed Location of the Garden of Eden
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
The Descendants of Shem, Ham, and Japheth
Ur of the Chaldees at the Time of Abraham
The Egyptian Kingdom at the Time of Abraham
The Hittites and the Land of Canaan
Canaan During the Time of Abraham
Ancient Shechem at the Time of Jacob
The Nile River at the Time of Moses
Exodus
Israel During the Book of Exodus
The World During the Book of Exodus
The Exodus of the Hebrews From Egypt
The Red Sea at the Time of Moses
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
The Twelve Tribes and the Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
The City of Nob and David's Flight
The Kingdom of David and Solomon
2 Samuel
The Kidron Valley and David's City
1 Kings
The Empire of David and Solomon
Chart - The House of the LORD
Israel and Judah During the Time of Rehoboam
2 Kings
The Cities of Samaria and the Surrounding Lands
The Assyrian Empire When Sennacherib Came to Power
The Assyrian Empire During the Reign of Esarhaddon
The Captivity of the Ten Tribes
The Babylonian, Mede and Persian Empires
1 Chronicles
The Empire of David and Solomon during the Chronicles
2 Chronicles
The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah during the Chronicles
Ezra
Zerubbabel and Ezra's Journey to Restore Jerusalem
The Persian Empire in the 6th Century BC
The Persian Empire in the 5th Century BC
Nehemiah
Esther
The Persian Empire at the Time of Esther
Job
Canaan before the Conquest
Psalms
The Kingdom of David during the Psalms
Proverbs
The Kingdom of Solomon during the Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
The Kingdom of Solomon during Ecclesiastes
The Song of Solomon
The Kingdom of Solomon at the time of the Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Judah During the Time of Hezekiah
The New Babylonian Empire and Isaiah
Jeremiah
Judah and the Chaldean Empire in the Time of Jeremiah
Lamentations
The New Babylonian Empire and Lamentations
Ezekiel
The New Babylonian Empire and Ezekiel
The New Babylonian Empire and Egypt
Daniel
The New Babylonian Empire and Daniel
Kingdoms of the Ptolemies and the Seleucids
Hosea
Israel and Judah During the Time of Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
The World at the Time of Jonah
Micah
Israel and Judah at the Time of Micah
Nahum
The Assyrian Empire at the Time of Nahum
Habakkuk
Judah and the Chaldean Empire in the Time of Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Judah at the Time of Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
The World at the Time of Zechariah
Malachi
The Persian Empire at the Time of Malachi
Map of Ancient Kingdoms
Map of the Ancient Near East
Map of the Promised Land
This Small topographic map shows how the Dead Sea region is the deepest
land trench in the world being about 1300 ft. below sea level.
Read The Bible
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- BRG Bible (BRG)
- Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
- Common English Bible (CEB)
- Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)
- Contemporary English Version (CEV)
- Darby Translation (DARBY)
- Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT)
- Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)
- Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
- English Standard Version (ESV)
- English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK)
- Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV)
- Expanded Bible (EXB)
- GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
- Good News Translation (GNT)
- Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
- International Children’s Bible (ICB)
- International Standard Version (ISV)
- J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS)
- Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)
- King James Version (KJV)
- Lexham English Bible (LEB)
- Living Bible (TLB)
- Modern English Version (MEV)
- Mounce Reverse Interlinear New Testament (MOUNCE)
- Names of God Bible (NOG)
- New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
- New American Standard Bible (NASB)
- New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995)
- New Catholic Bible (NCB)
- New Century Version (NCV)
- New English Translation (NET)
- New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
- New International Version - UK (NIVUK)
- New International Version (NIV)
- New King James Version (NKJV)
- New Life Version (NLV)
- New Living Translation (NLT)
- New Matthew Bible (NMB)
- New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
- New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
- New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)
- New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition (NRSVACE)
- New Testament for Everyone (NTE)
- Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)
- Revised Geneva Translation (RGT)
- Revised Standard Version (RSV)
- Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)
- The Message (MSG)
- The Voice (VOICE)
- Tree of Life Version (TLV)
- World English Bible (WEB)
- Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)
- Wycliffe Bible (WYC)
- Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Table of Contents
The Story of the Bible
- The Old Testament
- Quick Summary
- About
- Divisions
- Timeline
- Charts
- Maps
- Creation
- Adam and Eve
- The Flood
- The Tower of Babel
- Abraham the First Hebrew
Isaac, Son of Promise
- Jacob and the 12 Tribes
- Joseph and Egypt
- Moses and the Exodus
- The Giving of the Law
- The Tabernacle
- The Wilderness Wanderings
- Joshua and the Promised Land
- The Judges
- Samuel the Prophet
- Saul, Israel's First King
- King David
- King Solomon
- The Divided Kingdom
- The Northern Kingdom of Israel
- The Southern Kingdom of Judah
- The Assyrian Captivity
- The Babylonian Captivity
- The Return From Babylon
- The Prophets
- The Messiah
- Conclusion
- Bibliography and Credits
Summary of the Old Testament Books
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
- Joshua
- Judges
- Ruth
- Samuel
- Kings
- Chronicles
- Ezra
- Nehemiah
- Esther
- Job
- Psalms
- Proverbs
- Ecclesiastes
- Song of Solomon
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Lamentations
- Ezekiel
- Daniel
- Hosea
- Joel
- Amos
- Obadiah
- Jonah
- Micah
- Nahum
- Habakkuk
- Zephaniah
- Haggai
- Zechariah
- Malachi
Read the Old Testament Stories
Bibliography Resources on the Old Testament
- A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, Revised and Expanded by Archer, 508 Pages, Pub. 2007
- The Old Testament: A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction
- Introducing the Old Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey
- A Survey of the Old Testament
- An Introduction to the Old Testament: Second Edition
- Old Testament Theology
- A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised
Old Testament Charts to Help with the Study of the Bible
- Old Testament Books
- Old Testament Books in English Order
- Old Testament Books in Hebrew Order
- Old Testament Books - Hebrew Meanings
- Divisions of the Old Testament
- Timeline of the Pentateuch
- Adam and Eve, a Type of Christ and the Church
- The Table of Nations in Genesis 10
- Lifespans in Genesis
- The Lineage of Christ in Genesis
- The Family Tree of Esau
- The 12 Tribes of Israel
- Joseph, A Type of Christ
- The Encampment of Israel
- The Hebrew Calendar of Months
- The 7 Feasts and God's Calendar
- The Feasts and Festivals of Israel
- Scriptures and Procedures of the Feasts
- Chapters, Verses, and Words in the Old Testament
- Miracles in the Old Testament
- Parables in the Old Testament
- Gentile Nations in the Old Testament
- The Servant of the LORD, Israel and the Messiah
- The Distinction Between Kings and Chronicles
- The Judges who Delivered Israel
- The Royal House of David
- The Kings of Israel
- The Kings of Judah
- Chronology of Israel and Judah's Kings and Prophets
- Chronology of the Prophets
- Messages of the Prophets
- Kings of the Assyrian Empire
- Kings of the Babylonian Empire
- Kings of the Persian Empire
- Cuneiform Inscriptions with Names of Foreign Kings
Main Menu
- Ancient Assyrian Social Structure
- Ancient Babylonia
- Ancient Canaan During the Time of Joshua
- Ancient History Timeline
- Ancient Oil Lamps
- Antonia Fortress
- Archaeology of Ancient Assyria
- Assyria and Bible Prophecy
- Augustus Caesar
- Background Bible Study
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- Biblical Geography
- Fallen Empires - Archaeological Discoveries and the Bible
- First Century Jerusalem
- Glossary of Latin Words
- Herod Agrippa I
- Herod Antipas
- Herod the Great
- Herod's Temple
- High Priest's in New Testament Times
- Jewish Literature in New Testament Times
- Library collection
- Map of David's Kingdom
- Map of the Divided Kingdom - Israel and Judah
- Map of the Ministry of Jesus
- Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
- Messianic Prophecy
- Nero Caesar Emperor
- Online Bible Maps
- Paul's First Missionary Journey
- Paul's Second Missionary Journey
- Paul's Third Missionary Journey
- Pontius Pilate
- Questions About the Ancient World
- Tabernacle of Ancient Israel
- Tax Collectors in New Testament Times
- The Babylonian Captivity
- The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser
- The Books of the New Testament
- The Court of the Gentiles
- The Court of the Women in the Temple
- The Destruction of Israel
- The Fall of Judah with Map
- The History Of Rome
- The Incredible Bible
- The Jewish Calendar in Ancient Hebrew History
- The Life of Jesus in Chronological Order
- The Life of Jesus in Harmony
- The Names of God
- The New Testament
- The Old Testament
- The Passion of the Christ
- The Pharisees
- The Sacred Year of Israel in New Testament Times
- The Samaritans
- The Scribes
Ancient Questions
- How did the ancient Greeks and Romans practice medicine and treat illnesses?
- What were the major contributions of ancient Babylon to mathematics and astronomy?
- How did the ancient Persians create and administer their vast empire?
- What were the cultural and artistic achievements of ancient India, particularly during the Gupta Empire?
- How did ancient civilizations like the Incas and Aztecs build their remarkable cities and structures?
- What were the major trade routes and trading practices of the ancient world?
- What was the role of slavery in ancient societies like Rome and Greece?
- How did the ancient Mayans develop their sophisticated calendar system?
- What were the key events and significance of the Battle of Thermopylae in ancient Greece?
- What was life like for women in ancient Rome?
Bible Study Questions
- The Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV): Historical Significance, Translation Methodology, and Lasting Impact
- Exploring the English Standard Version (ESV): Its Aspects, Comparisons, Impact on Biblical Studies, and Church Use
- A Detailed Historical Analysis of Language Updates in the KJ21: Comparison with Other Versions
- A Detailed Historical Analysis of the American Standard Version (ASV): Comparison to the King James Version, Influence on Later Translations, and Evaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses
- A Detailed Historical Analysis of Amplifications in the Amplified Bible (AMP) and Its Comparison to Other Bible Translations
- Detailed Historical Analysis of the Amplified Bible Classic Edition (AMPC): Examples of Amplifications and Comparative Analysis with Other Bible Translations
- Theological Implications of the BRG Bible's Color-Coding System: A Comparative Analysis
- The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): An In-Depth Analysis
- The Geneva Bible: Theological Distinctives, Impact on English Literature, and Role in Bible Translation History
- Exploring the Common English Bible (CEB): Translation Methodology, Church Use, and Comparative Analysis
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