1. Genesis
   Judges
2. Zephaniah
   Leviticus

Joseph was one of two people in the Bible who was embalmed; the other person was his father Jacob. Genesis 50:2 states: "And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father: and the physicians embalmed Israel."

1. Colossians
   Psalms
2. Romans
   Titus

Psalm 150 was written anonymously and is a psalm of praise. The book of Psalms is filled with responses to God that are styled poetically. Themes in the book range from fervent praise to lamentation.

1. Obadiah
   John
2. Amos
   Philemon

John 1:1 implies the author's purpose in writing the book, to affirm Jesus as a deity: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John goes on to briefly comment on John the Baptist, who was considered Jesus's predecessor, before recounting Jesus's miracles.

1. Romans
   Luke
2. Matthew
   Zechariah

The prophecies in Zechariah's Old Testament book implored those returning from exile to seek and obey God. The last verse, Zechariah 14:21, identifies the Canaanite of the merchant class, who often brought goods to the temple.

1. Nehemiah
   Acts
2. Ezra
   2 Samuel

Luke, who is the author of Acts, is referring to Apostle Paul in the last verse. All throughout the book, Luke offers a history of the early church. Luke often emphasizes how the first Christians managed to endure in spite of terrible persecution from both Jews and Gentiles.

1. Mark
   Ruth
2. Lamentations
   Numbers

Lamentations is a reflection on the purpose of human suffering. The book's theological resources assist believers with understanding and coping with suffering and its effects. The last verse, Lamentations 5:22, concludes a prayer for restoration.

1. Hosea
   Ecclesiastes
2. Nahum
   Acts

The author of Ecclesiastes is Solomon, who wrote the book at the end of his life. In the book, Solomon demonstrates a renewed commitment to faith in God, which is to serve as an example to others who desire a favorable judgment.

1. Ephesians
   Ezekiel
2. Isaiah
   1 Timothy

Although God left Jerusalem, "the city," due to the wickedness of the Israelites, prophet Ezekiel envisioned God's return to the land and temple. In general, Ezekiel's book speaks of the restoration of God's people after they'd undergone a period of wickedness and sin.

1. Joshua
   Galatians
2. 2 Peter
   Revelation

Lessons in the Old Testament book of Joshua served as reminders to the children of Israel of the importance of demonstrating faith in one's everyday activities. The last verse of the book refers to Aaron's son Eleazar, who was instrumental in dividing Israel's inheritance in the land of Canaan.

1. 2 Samuel
   Jude
2. 1 John
   Job

A burnt offering was required to atone for unintentional sin, while the peace offering was an optional gesture of worship. The book of 2 Samuel chronicles events that occurred after King Saul's death until the end of King David's reign.

1. 2 Chronicles
   Nehemiah
2. Exodus
   Deuteronomy

In 2 Chronicles 36:23, King Cyrus admits that he secured sovereignty through God, who also instructed him to restore the temple at Jerusalem. Cyrus is also responsible for allowing the Jews to go to their own country.

1. Numbers
   Habakkuk
2. Malachi
   Daniel

In Daniel 12:13, an angel of God informs prophet Daniel that he is to persist "till the end" of his life, at which time he would perish (rest). Daniel's prophetic words in his Old Testament book offered hope to God's people who were forced to live in the midst of unrighteousness among Gentiles.

1. Psalms
   Proverbs
2. Hosea
   Romans

In his last verse, prophet Hosea suggests that wise people will opt to submit to the ways of God while fools will disregard God's ways and ultimately stumble. In general, prophet Hosea frequently warned of imminent judgment.

1. Joel
   Isaiah
2. Esther
   Nehemiah

"For I will cleanse their blood" refers to God's promise to forgive his children of their sins. Prophet Joel's book invited God's people to repent of their wickedness. Joel's teachings also served to comfort steadfast believers.

1. Ephesians
   Jude
2. Hebrews
   Philemon

Jude's New Testament epistle is one of the shortest books of the Bible. Jude 1:25 is the epistle's conclusion and last instructional verse before judgment is unveiled in the book of Revelation.

1. Obadiah
   Haggai
2. Acts
   Revelation

The final verse of Revelation implies that the prophesies mentioned in the book apply to "all," believers and non-believers. In Revelation, Jesus details specific instructions to the churches.

1. Romans
   Amos
2. Joel
   Ruth

Obed was Ruth's son and grandfather to David, king of Israel. Ruth was a Moabite and daughter-in-law of Naomi, who was an Israelite. King David, as well as his predecessors, are included in the lineage of Jesus.

1. Ezekiel
   1 Samuel
2. Jeremiah
   Colossians

Fasting for seven days in 1 Samuel 31:13 is an act of mourning. In the book, David exhumes the "bones" of Saul and Jonathan for reburial in Benjamin, which takes place in 2 Samuel 21.

1. 3 John
   Micah
2. James
   1 Kings

Just as his father, Ahab, had encouraged the worship Baal, so did King Ahaziah; therefore, Ahaziah also "provoked to anger the Lord God of Israel." Among other things, the book of 1 Kings communicates the sinful nature of the biblical kings.

1. Zephaniah
   Nahum
2. 1 Chronicles
   Philippians

In 1 Chronicles 29:30, "his reign...his might" refer to incidences pertaining to King David's rule. First Chronicles primarily highlights the histories of kings from the southern kingdom of Judah.

1. Acts
   1 Timothy
2. Philippians
   Ezra

Israelites who had children by strange wives still separated from them, thereby adhering to the instructions of Ezra the priest as recorded in Ezra 10:11: "...make confession unto the Lord...and separate yourself...from the strange wives." Ezra's book offers teachings for the returning Israelites.

1. Luke
   Titus
2. Nehemiah
   Galatians

Nehemiah 13:30 explains the central figure's motives for his actions in the next and final verse of the book: "Thus cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the priests and the Levites..." Nehemiah attempted to establish righteousness through acts of cleansing and sacrifice.

1. James
   Isaiah
2. Esther
   2 Kings

Jehoiachin, king of Judah, is referenced in 2 Kings 25:30, which concludes the story of Jehoiachin's release from captivity by "that Evil-merodach king of Babylon," as confirmed by 2 Kings 25:27. Second Kings continues to chronicle events of the divided kingdom that 1 Kings starts.

1. Zechariah
   Amos
2. Matthew
   John

The last verse of Amos describes God's restoration of his people in their land. Divine justice is the theme of the prophet's book; Amos implores Israelite leaders to repent and follow a path of righteousness in order to comply with God's equitable plan.

1. Amos
   Ephesians
2. Titus
   Obadiah

"The mount of Zion" is fallen Judah, "the mount of Esau" represents the arrogant descendants of Esau. According to Obadiah 1:21, God allowed that Judah be delivered of saviors and that Judah's enemies be punished.

1. Joel
   Jonah
2. Daniel
   1 Samuel

In Jonah 4:11, God asks Jonah if Nineveh should be spared. Through Jonah, God makes the case that human beings are spiritually immature and "cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand." If God extends mercy to cattle, then why would God not pity humans?

1. Psalms
   Galatians
2. Amos
   Micah

Micah's last verse recalls God's promises to days-of-old patriarchs Abraham and Jacob in Genesis 12 and Genesis 32, respectively. Prophet Micah is concerned with the Assyrian invasions against Israel.

1. Nahum
   Acts
2. 2 Timothy
   2 Peter

The words of Nahum 3:19 are for "all that hear," every nation who grieved under Nineveh's oppressive rule. Nahum's book bears witness to Nineveh's judgment and ultimate destruction.

1. Romans
   Galatians
2. Jeremiah
   Habakkuk

"The Lord God is my strength" echoes Psalm 18:32, "It is God that girdeth me with strength...," and Psalm 18:39, "For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle..." The book of Habakkuk questions God's righteousness and ends acknowledging God's sovereignty.

1. Ruth
   Zephaniah
2. Numbers
   2 Samuel

The last words of Zephaniah's last verse, "saith the Lord," emphasize God's formal vow to restore his people. Zephaniah's book warns God's people of severe punishment and judgment of the nations.

1. Exodus
   Romans
2. Titus
   Haggai

Zerubbabel was governor of Judah and highly favored of God, according to Haggai 2:23. The purpose of the book of Haggai, which is one of the Old Testament's shortest books, was to compare disobedient acts with righteousness.

1. 1 John
   Malachi
2. Nahum
   Revelation

Malachi 4:6 is the last verse of the Old Testament, and it serves as a warning. Malachi is full of questions and repetitions. The book starts by illustrating Edom as barren land, and it ends with a prophecy of Israel's demise.

1. Philemon
   Mark
2. Zephaniah
   James

The gospel of Mark gives an account of Jesus's life and portrays him as a divine son of God. In Mark 16:20, "preached everywhere" is a follow-up to an earlier instruction offered in Mark 16:15: "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

1. 2 Corinthians
   Jude
2. Luke
   Genesis

Luke 1:3 mentions that the words of his gospel were crafted for a high-ranking official named Theophilus. The last verse, Luke 24:53, completes Luke 24:52; both verses allude to how believers would meet in the temple after Jesus's ascension.

1. Obadiah
   Exodus
2. Joshua
   2 Corinthians

Second Corinthians 13:14 concludes the book and Paul's message to the Corinthians. Paul's main purpose in writing the epistle was to defend his ministry. He also included instructions concerning the poor saints of Jerusalem.