历史书

约书亚记记载以色列人在约书亚带领下进入迦南应许之地，征服并分配土地。神信守祂对亚伯拉罕的应许，没有一句话落空。

Joshua records Israel's conquest and settlement of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. God kept every promise He made to Abraham — not one word failed.

士师记描绘以色列人反复犯罪、受苦、呼求、得拯救的循环，揭示人离弃神后的败坏。全书指向对一位公义之王的迫切需要。

Judges portrays the repeated cycle of sin, oppression, crying out, and deliverance in Israel, revealing humanity's corruption apart from God. The whole book points to the desperate need for a righteous King.

路得记在士师时代的黑暗中展现了一个信心与忠爱的美好故事。摩押女子路得归信耶和华，波阿斯作为至近亲属救赎她，预表基督对教会的救赎。

Ruth presents a beautiful story of faith and loyal love amid the darkness of the judges. Ruth the Moabitess turns to the LORD, and Boaz as kinsman-redeemer foreshadows Christ's redemption of the Church.

撒母耳记上记载以色列从士师时代过渡到君王时代，撒母耳膏立扫罗和大卫。扫罗因悖逆被废，合神心意的大卫被拣选为王。

First Samuel records Israel's transition from the judges to the monarchy, with Samuel anointing Saul and David. Saul is rejected for disobedience, and David, a man after God's heart, is chosen as king.

撒母耳记下记载大卫作王的辉煌与失败，神与大卫立约应许永远的国度。大卫犯罪后的悔改和神的管教，展现了恩典与公义的并行。

Second Samuel records David's glorious reign and failures. God's covenant with David promises an everlasting kingdom. David's repentance after sin and God's discipline display the interplay of grace and justice.

列王纪上记载所罗门的智慧和建殿的荣耀，随后因拜偶像导致国度分裂为南北两国。以利亚勇敢站立对抗巴力崇拜，呼召百姓归向真神。

First Kings records Solomon's wisdom and the glory of the temple, followed by the kingdom's division due to idolatry. Elijah boldly confronts Baal worship, calling the people back to the true God.

列王纪下记载以色列和犹大二国逐步走向灭亡，北国被亚述所灭，南国被巴比伦所掳。纵然如此，神仍藉先知呼召百姓悔改，守护大卫的灯。

Second Kings records the decline and fall of both kingdoms — Israel to Assyria and Judah to Babylon. Yet God continues calling His people to repentance through prophets, preserving David's lamp.

历代志上从家谱开始，着重记载大卫如何安排敬拜、预备建殿材料，以及神与大卫所立的永约。全书强调正确的敬拜是国家蒙福的核心。

First Chronicles begins with genealogies and focuses on David's arrangements for worship, temple preparations, and God's everlasting covenant with David. True worship is at the heart of national blessing.

历代志下从所罗门建殿开始，记载南国犹大诸王的兴衰。凡寻求耶和华的王就蒙福，离弃神的就受审判。最终以被掳归回的盼望作结。

Second Chronicles begins with Solomon building the temple and records the rise and fall of Judah's kings. Those who seek the LORD are blessed; those who forsake Him face judgment. It ends with hope of return from exile.

以斯拉记记载犹大人从巴比伦被掳归回，重建圣殿和恢复敬拜。以斯拉带领百姓回归神的律法，洁净信仰中的混杂。

Ezra records the return of the exiles from Babylon, the rebuilding of the temple, and the restoration of worship. Ezra leads the people back to God's law, purifying their faith from foreign corruption.

尼希米记记载尼希米带领百姓在重重困难中重建耶路撒冷城墙，并与以斯拉一起带领属灵复兴。祷告与行动相结合是本书的突出特点。

Nehemiah records the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls amid great opposition, along with spiritual revival led by Nehemiah and Ezra. The combination of prayer and action is the hallmark of this book.

以斯帖记虽未直接提及神的名字，却处处彰显祂奇妙的护理。以斯帖和末底改在面临灭族危机时凭信心行动，神翻转局面拯救祂的百姓。

Though God's name is never mentioned, Esther reveals His marvelous providence throughout. Esther and Mordecai act in faith amid a genocidal threat, and God turns the tables to save His people.