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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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| Title: 1 Kings |
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| This book starts with stories about Solomon's reign over Israel. After the death of Solomon, the kingdom went to war with itself, north against south. The result was two nations, Israel in the north and Judah in the south. |
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| Title: 2 Kings |
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| Israel was conquered by Assyria in 721 B.C. Judah was defeated by Babylon in 586 B.C. These events were seen as judgment upon the people because they did not follow the laws of God. |
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| Title: 1 Chronicles |
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| This book begins with genealogies from Adam to David and then recounts the incidents of David's reign. |
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| Title: 2 Chronicles |
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| This book covers the same period as 2 Kings but the emphasis is on Judah, the southern kingdom, and its rulers. |
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