1 CHRONICLES (Divrei-HaYamim Aleph) The Book of 1 Chronicles does not specifically name its author but tradition is that Ezra wrote 1 and 2 Chronicles. The Book was most likely written between 450 and 425 B.C. Both 1 & 2 Chronicles cover mostly the same information as 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings but focuses more on …
Aleph Tav Alert: 2 Chronicles
2 CHRONICLES (Divrei-HaYamim Bet) The Book of 2 Chronicles does not specifically name its author but tradition is that Ezra wrote both 1 and 2 Chronicles. The book was most likely written between 450 and 425 B.C. Both 1 & 2 Chronicles cover mostly the same information as 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings but focuses more …
Aleph Tav Alert: Ezra
EZRA (Ezra) The Book of Ezra does not specifically name its author but tradition is that the prophet Ezra was the author. The name Ezra in Hebrew means helper. It is interesting to note that once Ezra appears on the scene in the 7th chapter the author switches from writing in the third person to writing in first person. The …
Aleph Tav Alert: Nehemiah
NEHEMIAH (Nechemyah) The Book of Nehemiah does not specifically name its author, but tradition from both Jewish and Christian sources recognizes Ezra as the author. The name Nehemiah in Hebrew means comforted by Yah. This is based on the fact that the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah were both combined originally as one. The Book of Nehemiah was likely written …
Aleph Tav Alert: Esther
ESTHER (Ester) The Book of Esther does not specifically name its author but popular traditions claim it could have been Mordecai, Ezra or Nehemiah because of their familiarity with the Persian customs and events. The name Ester in Hebrew means star. The book was most likely written between 460 and 350 B.C. to display the providence of Elohim, especially in …