Written: 550 BC Author: Jeremiah Major historical events DURING this time: –

Written: 930 BC Author: Samuel, Nathan, and Gad Major historical figures during this time: Samuel, Saul, David Major historical events DURING this time: – Saul appointed as 1st king (1050 BC) Major historical events BEFORE this time: – The story of Ruth – The period of the 13 judges (lasted 356 years; 1406-1050 BC) –

Written: 930 BC Authors: Samuel, Nathan, and Gad Major historical events DURING this time: – Israel’s 2nd king (David) – Jerusalem established as the capital city of Israel Major historical events BEFORE this time: – Israel’s 1st king (Saul) Major historical events AFTER this time: – Israel’s 3rd king (Solomon) – Construction of the 1st

Written: 1000 BC Author: Samuel Major historical figures during this time: Samuel, Gideon, Samson, Ruth, Elimelech, Naomi, Boaz, David Major historical events DURING this time: – King David defeats Goliath (1025 BC) during Saul’s reign – The period of the 13 judges (lasted 356 years; 1406-1050 BC) – – – 12 judges + Samuel –

Written: 1045 BC Author: Samuel Major historical figures during this time: Samuel, Gideon, Samson, Ruth, Elimelech, Naomi, Boaz Major historical events DURING this time: – The period of the 13 judges (lasted 356 years; 1406-1050 BC) – – – 12 judges + Samuel – – – 1st judge Othniel appointed (1380 BC) – – –

Time period when this book was written: Entering, conquering, and settling in the promised land Author: Joshua (1500-1390 BC; 110 years old) Major historical figures alive during this time period: Joshua, Caleb, Eleazar (son of Aaron), Phinehas (son of Eleazar) ⠀ Major historical events during this time period: – Entering the Promised Land (1406 BC)

Time period when this book was written: Israel wandering in the wilderness for 40 years (1446-1406 BC) Authors: Moses (1526-1406 BC; 120 years old) and Joshua Major historical figures alive during this time period: Moses, Aaron (Moses’ older brother; 1528-1406 BC; 123 years old), Joshua, Caleb ⠀ Major historical events during this time period: –

Time period when this book was written: Israel wandering in the wilderness for 40 years (1446-1406 BC) Author: Moses (1526-1406 BC; 120 years old; He was a Levite himself) Major historical figures alive during this time period: Moses, Aaron (Moses’ older brother; 1528-1406 BC; 123 years old), Joshua, Caleb ⠀ Major historical events during this

Time period when this book was written: Israel wandering in the wilderness for 40 years (1446-1406 BC) Author: Moses (1526-1406 BC; 120 years old) Major historical figures alive during this time period: Moses, Aaron (Moses’ older brother; 1528-1406 BC; 123 years old), Joshua, Caleb ⠀ Major historical events during this time period: – 10 commandments

Time period when this book was written: Israel wandering in the wilderness for 40 years (1446-1406 BC) Author: Moses (1526-1406 BC; 120 years old) Major historical figures alive during this time period: Moses, Aaron (Moses’ older brother; 1528-1406 BC; 123 years old), Joshua, Caleb ⠀ Major historical events during this time period: – 10 commandments

Time period when this book was written: Israel wandering in the wilderness for 40 years (1446-1406 BC) Author: Moses (1526-1406 BC; 120 years old) Major historical figures alive during this time period: Moses, Aaron (Moses’ older brother; 1528-1406 BC; 123 years old), Joshua, Caleb ⠀ Major historical events during this time period: – 10 commandments