Category Archives: Old Testament

TITLE The Hebrew name for Esther is Hadassah, meaning “Myrtle.” The name Esther is probably derived from the Persian word “Ester,” meaning “Star,” or “Stara.” The title is for the heroine and main character of the book, Esther. AUTHOR Controversial. … Continue reading →

TITLE The title is from the Hebrew Nehem-yah, “Comfort of God.” The name is derived from the main character, Nehemiah. AUTHOR Jewish tradition states Ezra wrote the book, compiling the memoirs or dairy of Nehemiah into a book or manuscript. … Continue reading →

TITLE The title is from the Aramaic form of the Hebrew Ezer, “Help,” or “God helps.” AUTHOR Jewish tradition states the book was written by Ezra (note use of “I” in chapters 7-10). DATE @ 450 BC. It was probably … Continue reading →

TITLE The Hebrew title is Dibre Hayyamim, “The words of the days,” or loosely, “The events of the times.” The LXX derives its title from the Latin Vulgate, titled, “Liber Chronicorum,” meaning “Events of days,” or “Annuals.” The LXX divided … Continue reading →

TITLE The Hebrew title is Sepher Melachim, “Book of Kings,” or “And the King.” These books were originally only one book. The LXX divided 1 and 2 Samuel into 1 and 2 Kings and Kings became 3 and 4 Kings. … Continue reading →

TITLE The Hebrew title is Shemuel, “Name of God,” or “Asked of God.” Both 1 and 2 Samuel are titled after the prophet Samuel, the book’s main character. AUTHOR Unknown. 1 Chronicles 29:29 shows Samuel wrote at least part of … Continue reading →

TITLE The Hebrew title is Reeiut, “Friendship,” “Association,” or “Companion.” “Ruth” is probably a Moabite derivation. AUTHOR Unnamed. Jewish tradition states Samuel was the probable author. DATE @ 1007 BC. The book is set during the time of the judges … Continue reading →

TITLE The Hebrew title is Shophetim, and the LXX is “Kritai.” Both titles are derived from the book’s content, judges. AUTHOR Jewish tradition and the Talmud (Baba Bathra 14b) state Samuel wrote the book. DATE @ 1000 BC. The book … Continue reading →

TITLE The Hebrew title is Yehoshua, “Eternal is Saviour,” or “Salvation.” The LXX title is “Yesus,” or “Jesus.” Joshua was first called Oshea or Hoshea (Numbers 13:16) which means “salvation.” AUTHOR Joshua (24:26). Jewish tradition states that Joshua wrote the … Continue reading →

TITLE The Hebrew title is Elleh Haddebarim, “These are the words.” The LXX title is “Deuteronomion,” meaning “Second law-giving.” It is a restatement of the law contained in the first four books, along with further instructions, to the generation about … Continue reading →