ceremonies of the tabernacle for the priestly tribe
of Levi, as a guide in their service.

#Numbers#

The book of the numbering of the people on two occasions--(1)
At Sinai, in the second year of the wanderings; (2) On the
Jordan, in the fortieth year. Containing the story of the
wanderings, from Sinai to the countries east of the Jordan.

#Deuteronomy#

The repetition of the Law, to the people who had been born in
the wilderness, as applied to the coming life in Canaan;
appointment of Joshua to succeed Moses; the account of the
death of Moses.

Historical Books

#Joshua#

The story of the Conquest of Canaan; distribution of the
land; locating tabernacle at Shiloh; and death of Joshua.

#Judges#

The story of Israel's political and religious decline after
Joshua's death. "There was no king in Israel; every man did
that which was right in his own eyes." A history of the
Judges from death of Joshua.

#Ruth#

The link connecting the period of the Judges with the
Monarchy, giving David's genealogy, and furnishing many
instances of faith, and of the bringing of good out of evil.

#1 and 2 Samuel#

A continuation of the history of the Judges, telling of Eli
and Samuel, and the story of Saul's anointing and reign, and
the rise and reign of David.

#1 and 2 Kings#

The history of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah from the
death of David to the captivity. The story of the conflict
between Jehovah and Baal. The life-stories of Elijah and
Elisha.

#1 and 2 Chronicles#

Giving matter supplementary to the preceding books; the
temple ritual under David and Solomon; restoration of church
and nation after captivity.

#Ezra#

The return of the captives under Zerubbabel; the rebuilding
of the temple; the second return of captives in time of
Artaxerxes Longimanus and Ezra's reformation of the people.

#Nehemiah#

The rebuilding of the city walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah;
reforms, civil and religious; restoration of Temple services;
re-enacting of Mosaic law.

#Esther#

An episode in the history of the Israelites who remained in
captivity, showing the overruling power of Providence.

Poetical Books

#Job#

The story of Job's sufferings and patient endurance; the
wisdom and power of God in dealing