THE BOOK OF ESTHER Esther 1 Persian Queen Vashti Defies (her husband) King Ahasuerus Now it came to pass in the days of [Persian King] Ahasuerus, this is Ahasuerus which reigned [over a Global Gentile Kingdom], from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces: 2 That in those days, when the…
THE BOOK OF JOB Job 1 Prologue There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. 2 And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. 3 His substance also was seven thousand sheep,…
Introduction The 5 Books of Psalms Book 1: Psalms 1-41 Book 2: Psalms 42-72 Book 3: Psalms 73-89 Book 4: Psalms 90-106 Book 5: Psalms 107-150 Notes: Psalm 136 is generally called “the great Hallel”, but the Talmud also includes Psalms 120–135. Psalms 113–118 constitute the Hallel, which is recited on the three great feasts,…
THE PROVERBS Proverbs 1 Prologue: Purpose and Theme The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and…
ECCLESIASTES OR THE PREACHER Ecclesiastes 1 Everything is Ultimately Meaningless – if Eternity Does Not Exist The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. 3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?…
THE SONG OF SOLOMON Song of Solomon 1 Introduction The song of songs, which is Solomon’s. First Song 2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine. 3 Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the…
THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET ISAIAH Isaiah 1 Introduction The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. A Rebellious Nation 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have…
THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET JEREMIAH Jeremiah 1 Introduction The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin: 2 To whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of…
THE LAMENTATIONS OF JEREMIAH Lamentations 1 The Sorrows of Jerusalem How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people how is she become as a widow she that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary 2 She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are…
THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET EZEKIEL Ezekiel 1 The First Vision of Ezekiel The Living Eternal Zoe Spirits (Angelic) Beings and the Glory of God Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that…