Who was Canaan?

God blessed the man and his family and told them to be fruitful and multiply. He also gave them permission to eat meat, ...

This chapter lists the descendants of the three sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. It also describes the different na...

The chapter tells the story of the Tower of Babel, where people decided to build a big tower to reach the heavens. God c...

God chooses Abram, a man living in Ur, and tells him to leave his country and family and go to a land that God will show...

Abram and his nephew Lot have many possessions and they get into a dispute over land. Lot chooses to go to the Jordan Va...

God makes a promise to Abram that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars in the sky. God also tells Abram that...

Abram's wife Sarai is unable to have children, so she gives him her maidservant Hagar to be his wife. Hagar gives birth ...

God changes Abram's name to Abraham and Sarai's name to Sarah, and makes a covenant with him. He promises that Abraham w...

Sarah dies and Abraham buys a plot of land in which to bury her.

Abraham's servant is sent to find a wife for Isaac, and he finds Rebekah.

Jacob runs away to his mother's family and has a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven. God confirms his promise to Jacob...

Jacob runs away from Laban with his family and possessions. Laban pursues him but they make a covenant and part as frien...

Jacob and Esau are reconciled and Jacob moves his family to Bethel.

This chapter tells the story of the rape of Dinah, Jacob's daughter and the revenge of her brothers.

God tells Jacob to move to Bethel and to get rid of foreign gods. Jacob renames the place Bethel and builds an altar to ...

This chapter lists the descendants of Esau, also known as Edom.

Joseph, one of Jacob's son, is favored by his father and his brothers become jealous. They sell him into slavery in Egyp...

The chapter tells the stories of Judah and Tamar, and of Judah and his three sons.

Joseph's brothers come to Egypt to buy food during the famine and they do not recognize Joseph, who tests them.

Joseph's brothers are afraid that he will seek revenge for being sold into slavery and they plead for mercy.

Joseph forgives his brothers and tells them to bring their father Jacob and their families to Egypt.

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

Joseph provides food for his family and the Egyptians during the famine.

Jacob blesses Joseph's two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh.

Jacob blesses his twelve sons, giving each a prophecy about their descendants.

Jacob dies and is buried in the cave of Machpelah. Joseph's brothers fear that he will seek revenge now that Jacob is de...

God speaks to Moses from a burning bush and tells him to return to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of slavery. God give...

God reminds Moses of his promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and confirms that he will free the Israelites from slavery ...

God commands that the Israelites are to set apart all firstborn males for him.

Moses and the Israelites sing a song of praise to God for delivering them from the Egyptians.

God provides manna and quail for the Israelites to eat in the wilderness.

God commands the Israelites to keep the Sabbath and to celebrate three annual festivals: the Feast of Unleavened Bread, ...

Moses talks to God face to face, and God tells him that his presence will not go with the Israelites.

Moses receives a new set of tablets and God reiterates the Ten Commandments.

God gives laws for dealing with mildew and mold in houses and clothing.

God gives laws for sexual conduct, including prohibitions on incest, adultery, and homosexuality.

God gives instructions for the Sabbath year and the Year of Jubilee, including the release of debts and the return of pr...

Moses sends out twelve spies to explore the land of Canaan and they bring back a mixed report.

The Israelites rebel against God's command to enter the land of Canaan, and as a punishment, they will wander in the wil...

The Israelites defeat King Sihon and King Og, but they also complain and are punished with fiery serpents.

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

The tribes of Reuben and Gad ask Moses for permission to settle in the land east of the Jordan River.

God commands the Israelites to drive out the inhabitants of the land of Canaan and to divide the land among the tribes.

God commands the Israelites to appoint Joshua as Moses' successor and to divide the land of Canaan among the tribes.

God commands the Israelites to appoint cities of refuge, where those who have killed unintentionally can seek asylum.

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land and of the disobedience that h...

Moses commands the Israelites to destroy the idols of the nations they will dispossess and not to intermarry with them.

Moses commands the Israelites to love God and to keep his commandments.

Moses commands the Israelites on how to conduct warfare.

Moses recites a song that reminds the Israelites of God's faithfulness and warns them of the consequences of disobedienc...

The Israelites cross the Jordan River and the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant stand in the middle of the river,...

Joshua circumcises the Israelite men as a sign of their renewed commitment to God.

Joshua's army is defeated at Ai because of Achan's disobedience.

Joshua makes a treaty with the Gibeonites, a neighboring people, but is deceived by them.

Joshua conquers the northern part of Canaan and divides the land among the Israelite tribes.

Joshua lists the kings of the land that the Israelites have defeated.

Joshua divides the remaining land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes.

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Judah and Simeon.

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Joseph, Ephraim and West Manasseh.

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin.

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the Levites and sets aside cities for them to live in.

Joshua reminds the Israelites to obey God's commandments and reminds the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh of the...

Joshua gathers all the Israelites at Shechem and reminds them of God's faithfulness and calls on them to choose to serve...

The Israelites begin to worship other gods, and as a result, God allows them to be oppressed by their enemies.

God allows certain nations to remain in the Promised Land as a test for the Israelites.

Deborah, a prophetess, leads Israel to victory against the Canaanites.

Deborah and Barak sing a song of victory and praise God.

The Israelites regret their actions and work to repopulate the tribe of Benjamin by allowing the remaining Benjaminite m...

Jesus sends out the twelve apostles to spread His message and perform miracles.

Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.

Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.

Despite his initial success, Solomon becomes unfaithful to God and his kingdom begins to decline.

A genealogy of the descendants of Adam through Jacob, including the tribes of Israel.

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

The problem of intermarriage with foreigners and Ezra's response.

The response of the people to the reading of the law, including their confession of sin and their commitment to obedienc...

Obadiah prophesies the judgment of Edom, a neighboring nation that had rejoiced at the destruction of Jerusalem and oppr...

The Lord calls out to the nations to repent, warning of coming judgment and destruction.

Zechariah prophesies of the coming of the Lord and His victory over the nations, and of the restoration and blessing of ...

Psalm 105 is a reminder of God's faithfulness throughout history. The psalmist retells the stories of God's covenant wit...

Psalm 106 is a reflection on Israel's historical journey with God. The psalmist recounts the nation's rebellious acts, s...

Psalm 135 is a call to all nations and peoples to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, for His greatness, power, and good...

Isaiah foretells the coming judgment of Egypt, the land that was once known for wisdom and power. He speaks of its downf...

In Ezekiel 16, the Lord speaks to the prophet Ezekiel about the history of Jerusalem and its constant unfaithfulness tow...

David enrolls the fighting men and builds an alter