Are you confused when you try to read the history of the kings of Israel ... or was it Judah? Do you want to understand when the prophets lived and who they prophesied to? Do you wonder how any of it relates to your life? Rose Guide to the Kings and Prophets will help you unravel the threads that weave through the Old Testament's books of history and prophecy. You'll gain a greater understanding of how God worked in his people and spoke to the nations surrounding them. Filled with helpful illustrations, charts, and Bible maps, this visual handbook includes: - Timeline of the kingdoms of ancient Israel and Judah - Harmony of the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles - Life of David-from shepherd boy to king of Israel - Story of Queen Esther - Empires of the Ancient world: Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia - Who's who in the kings and prophets: an A to Z guide - The Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem Covers the Old Testament books of 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, and all the Major and Minor Prophets.