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MacArthur Old Testament Study Guide Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of MacArthur Old Testament Study Guide books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the MacArthur Old Testament Study Guide series? Start with "The Father of Israel: Trusting God's Promises" (2008) and follow publication order through all 11 books.
The complete MacArthur Old Testament Study Guide reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

The Father of Israel: Trusting God's Promises
2008
Before Abraham: Creation, Sin, and the Nature of God
2008

Jacob and Egypt: The Sovereignty of God
2008

The Exodus from Egypt: Moses and God's Mercy
2008

A House Divided: Elijah and the Kings of Israel
2009

The Restoration of a Sinner: David's Heart Revealed
2009
End of an Era: The Rise and Fall of Solomon
2009

Prophets, Priests, and Kings: The Lives of Samuel and Saul
2009

Losing the Promised Land: Elisha and the Kings of Judah
2010

God's Presence During Hardship: Daniel and Esther in Exile
2010

Rebuilding God's City: Israel Returns from Exile
2010
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