Bible Outlines

2 Kings 1: Moab Rebels; Ahaziah Judged by Elijah and Succeeded by Jehoram Moab rebels Ahaziah, sending to Baal-Zebub, has his judgement by Elijah Elijah twice brings fire from heaven on those Ahaziah sent to apprehend him. He pities the third captain, and, encouraged by an angel, tells the king of his death Jehoram succeeds … Read more

1 Kings 1: David in Old Age Anoints Solomon as King Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age Adonijah, David’s darling, usurps the kingdom By the council of Nathan Bathsheba moves the king And Nathan seconds her David renews his oath to Bathsheba Solomon, by David’s appointment, being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the … Read more

2 Samuel 1: David Informed, Mourns for Saul and Jonathan The Amalekite who accused himself of Saul’s death is slain David laments Saul and Jonathan with a song 2 Samuel 2: David Made King over Judah; Ish-Bosheth Rules over Israel David, by God’s direction, with his company goes up to Hebron where he is made … Read more

1 Samuel 1: Samuel Is Born to Hannah and Elkanah Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah Hannah in grief prays for a child Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned She … Read more

Ruth 1: Naomi and Ruth Elimelech, driven by famine into Moab, dies there Mahlon and Chilion, having married wives of Moab, die also Naomi, returning homeward dissuades her two daughters-in-law from going with her Orpah leaves her, but Ruth with great constancy accompanies her The two come to Bethlehem, where they are gladly received Ruth … Read more