From Promise To Exile

Introduction
Divisions
Language/Theology/History
Purpose And Message

Joshua
Outline
Continuation Of Moses’ Mission
Distribution Of The Promised Land
Covenant At Shechem; Sending People To Their Inheritances
Three Burials
Commentary And Reflection
Historial Problems
The Long Day And Miracle
Covenant
Hardening The Heart
The Land
The Divine Choice Of Israel
War

Judges
Outline
Reprise Of The Conquest And Settlement Of The Land
Accounts Of The Judges
Disintegration Of The Tribes
Commentary And Reflection
The Judges
Absence Of Judges And Kings
The Israelite Family

Ruth
Outline
Bethlehem To Moab To Bethlehem
Gleaning In The Field Of Boaz
Ruth And Boaz Meeting On The Threshing Floor
Scene At The Gate And Its Sequel

Samuel-Kings
Outline
The Advent Of Kingship In Israel
David’s Reign
David’s Final Days; Succession Of Solomon
Solomon’s Reign
Revolt By The Northern Tribes Against Rehoboam
division Of The Kingdom
Kings Of The Divided Kingdoms
Judah From The Fall Of The Northern Kingdom To The Babylonian Exile
Commentary And Reflection
Saul
David
The Temple
Wisdom
Prophets And Prophecy

Additional Info
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings are known as part of the historical books of the canon. However, in Jewish tradition, except for Ruth, they are labeled as prophetic literature.

Covering the rise and decline of Israel, Joshua-Kings moves from land, given as promised, to exile, executed by Yahweh because of the infidelity of the people and the unwillingness of the kings to obey the Torah and listen to the prophets. Joshua-Judges discusses land possession without the rule of kings, and Samuel-Kings emphasizes possessing the land under the leadership of monarchies.