Books of the Bible in Order: List and Reading Tracker

Beginnings, creation, the patriarchs, and God's promises to Abraham's family. 50 chapters.

Israel's deliverance from Egypt, covenant at Sinai, and the tabernacle. 40 chapters.

Offerings, holiness, worship, and Israel's priestly laws. 27 chapters.

Wilderness journeys, censuses, rebellion, and preparation for the land. 36 chapters.

Moses' final speeches and renewal of covenant commitments. 34 chapters.

Israel enters and settles the promised land under Joshua. 24 chapters.

Recurring cycles of oppression, deliverance, and leadership. 21 chapters.

A family story of loyalty, belonging, and redemption. 4 chapters.

Samuel, the rise of Saul, and David's early story. 31 chapters.

David's reign, victories, failures, and family conflicts. 24 chapters.

Solomon, the divided monarchy, and Elijah's ministry. 22 chapters.

Israel and Judah's rulers through exile and destruction. 25 chapters.

Genealogies and a retelling of David's kingship. 29 chapters.

Solomon's temple and Judah's kings through exile. 36 chapters.

Return from exile, rebuilding the temple, and community reform. 10 chapters.

Jerusalem's walls are rebuilt and the community renews its commitments. 13 chapters.

Family, exile, prayer, and divine guidance in a narrative included in Catholic Bibles. 14 chapters.

Judith's courage in a narrative of threatened deliverance. 16 chapters.

Esther and Mordecai act amid a threat to the Jewish people; Catholic Bibles include additional passages. 10 chapters.

The Maccabean revolt and Judean independence under Hasmonean leadership. 16 chapters.

A separate account of resistance, persecution, and faithfulness. 15 chapters.

Suffering, friendship, justice, and the limits of human understanding. 42 chapters.

A collection of prayers and songs of praise, lament, and thanksgiving. 150 chapters.

Short teachings and extended reflections on wise living. 31 chapters.

Reflections on time, meaning, mortality, and work. 12 chapters.

Poetic dialogue celebrating love and desire. 8 chapters.

Wisdom, righteousness, mortality, and Israel's story in Hellenistic Judaism. 19 chapters.

Practical teachings on family, speech, friendship, and faithful conduct. 51 chapters.

Prophecy of judgment, hope, restoration, and the coming reign of God. 66 chapters.

Warnings before Jerusalem's fall and promises of a new covenant. 52 chapters.

Poetic grief over Jerusalem's destruction. 5 chapters.

Prayer, repentance, wisdom, and hope after Jerusalem's fall. 6 chapters.

Visions in exile, divine presence, renewal, and a restored sanctuary. 48 chapters.

Faithfulness in exile and apocalyptic visions; Catholic Bibles include additional passages. 12 chapters.

Covenant unfaithfulness portrayed through vivid family imagery. 14 chapters.

An emergency summons to repentance and a vision of God's Spirit. 3 chapters.

Calls for justice and judgment against exploitation. 9 chapters.

A short prophecy against Edom. 1 chapter.

A reluctant prophet and the mercy shown to Nineveh. 4 chapters.

Justice, the coming ruler, and restoration. 7 chapters.

An oracle announcing Nineveh's fall. 3 chapters.

A dialogue about injustice, faith, and trust. 3 chapters.

Judgment and hope associated with the day of the Lord. 3 chapters.

Calls for the rebuilding of the temple. 2 chapters.

Visions of restoration, leadership, and future hope. 14 chapters.

Teaching on worship, covenant faithfulness, and future renewal. 4 chapters.

Jesus' ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection, with emphasis on Israel's Scriptures. 28 chapters.

A fast-moving account of Jesus' ministry and its cost. 16 chapters.

A researched narrative attentive to outsiders, mercy, and Jesus' journey. 24 chapters.

Signs and dialogues focusing on Jesus' identity and life. 21 chapters.

The Spirit and the movement of Jesus' followers from Jerusalem outward. 28 chapters.

Paul's account of the gospel, righteousness, and life together. 16 chapters.

Church disputes, community life, love, and resurrection. 16 chapters.

Paul's ministry, weakness, reconciliation, and generosity. 13 chapters.

Freedom and belonging in Christ amid conflict about the law. 6 chapters.

Unity in Christ and an ethical life in the church. 6 chapters.

Partnership, joy, perseverance, and humility. 4 chapters.

Christ's supremacy and its implications for everyday life. 4 chapters.

Encouragement, holy living, and future hope. 5 chapters.

Endurance, work, and questions about Christ's return. 3 chapters.

Leadership and community order in the church. 6 chapters.

Perseverance and faithful teaching in difficult circumstances. 4 chapters.

Leadership and practical good works. 3 chapters.

Paul's appeal concerning Onesimus and reconciliation. 1 chapter.

Christ's priesthood and encouragement to persevere. 13 chapters.

Practical faith shown through actions, speech, and wisdom. 5 chapters.

Hope and integrity amid hardship. 5 chapters.

Warning about false teachers and exhortation to grow. 3 chapters.

Love, truth, and assurance in the Christian community. 5 chapters.

Truth, love, and hospitality. 1 chapter.

Hospitality, leadership, and faithfulness. 1 chapter.

A brief appeal to remain steadfast against corruption. 1 chapter.

Symbolic visions of conflict, judgment, worship, and new creation. 22 chapters.