Outline of Old Testement

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Book of Joshua Addressed to the victorious Israelites who were settling the promised land Overall theme: entering, conquering, and possessing the land. Main character is Joshua He replaces Moses He prepares Israel both militarily and spiritually Main events: Joshua invades, conquers and divides up Canaan which becomes Israel. Book Outline: Preparation for taking the promised land God appointed Joshua as leader of the people Miraculous crossing of the Jordan on dry land Effect of crossing on the Kings of Canaan Passover observed Conquest of Canaan Victory at the battle of Jericho The sin and punishment of Achan Conquest of Southern Canaan Division of the Land of Canaan Possession of the land East of Jordan Possession West of the Jordan Joshua’s farewell speech to Israel, warning against idolatry Joshua’s Death The covenant at Shechem Bones of Joseph buried at Shechem 1 Samuel Book is about King Saul Main characters were Hannah (Mother of Samuel), Samuel (helped establish kingship in Israel), Elie (Preist), hophni, pheanas, saul, and david Main Events: Birth of Samuel, God speaks with Samuel, Ark of the Covenant, Sauls kingship, and the judgment of Israel Book outline Hannah asks God for a son Hannah bears Samuel God speaks with Samuel Philistines capture Ark Samuel Judges Israel Israel repents Israel requests a king War against Philistia 2 Samuel Book is about King David Main Characters are David, Bathsheba, Uriah, and Nathan Major events: David anointed King of Judah David captures Jerusalem for his capital Death of David and Bathsheba's son Birth of Solomon Book outline David discovers Saul and Jonathan are dead War between Israel and Judah David brings Ark to Jerusalem David defeats Ammonites and Arameans Nathan, the prophet, confronts David Death of David and Bathsheba's son Absalom kills Amnon for raping Tamar Absalom's rebellion Song of David Book of Ezra Written for the remnant returning from the Babylonian Captivity Main characters Ezra – priest and author Zervbbabel- returned with the original remnant of nearly fifty thousand who rebuilt the Temple by 516 B...