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Title: Numbers |
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The Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years before entering Canaan, the promised land. The name of the book comes from two censuses taken during the journey. |
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Title: Deuteronomy |
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Moses gave three farewell speeches shortly before he died. In them he reviewed the laws of God for the Israelites. This book gets its name "second law" from this review. |
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Title: Joshua |
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Joshua led the Israelite armies into victory over the Canaanites. The book ends with the division of the land among the tribes of Israel. |
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Title: Judges |
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The Israelites often fell away from God and into the hands of oppressors. God sent "judges" to lead and deliver them. |
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Title: Ruth |
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Love and dedication between Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi, are the focus of this story. |
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Title: 1 Samuel |
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Samuel was the leader of Israel between the time of Judges and the time of Saul, the first King of Israel. When Saul's leadership failed, David was anointed by Samuel to be king.
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Title: 2 Samuel |
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Under David's rule, the new nation was strong and unified. But after David committed adultery and murder, his family and nation suffered. |
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