The Book of Judges

The Book of Judges is the 7th book of the Bible. It was written around 1045-1000 BC, and its authorship is traditionally attributed to the prophet Samuel, although this is not explicitly mentioned in the text. The book is named Judges because it recounts the stories...

The Book of Lamentations

The Book of Lamentations is the 25th book of the Bible. It is a collection of poetic laments traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, who is known as the weeping prophet because of his deep sorrow over the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BCE. The book was likely...

The Book of Micah

The Book of Micah is the 33rd book of the Bible. It was written around 735–700 BC. It is named after its author, Micah, a prophet from Moresheth, Judah. The book is notable for its stern warnings of judgment upon the cities of Israel and Judah, as well as its...

The Book of Nahum

The book of Nahum is a the 34th book of the Bible. It was written around 663-612 BC. The book is named after its author, Nahum, which means "comforter" in Hebrew. The main focus of Nahum is the impending downfall of Nineveh, the capital city of the Assyrian empire....

The Book of Proverbs

The book of Proverbs is the 20th book of the Bible. It is believed to have been written mainly by King Solomon, who was known for his wisdom, around 900 BC. The book is named ‘Proverbs’ because it is primarily composed of brief sayings of wisdom and truth....