The History Books of the Old Testament 
consist of twelve books which chronicle the history of the Israelites.  

Books/Who:
1. Joshua - Joshua/Samuel
2. Judges - Samuel
3. Ruth - Samuel
4. 1 Samuel - Samuel/Nathan
5. 2 Samuel - Samuel/Nathan
6. 1 Kings - Jeremiah
7. 2 Kings - Jeremiah
8. 1 Chronicles - Ezra
9. 2 Chronicles - Ezra
10. Ezra - Ezra
11. Nehemiah - Ezra
12. Esther - Unknown

Timeline:
1. Joshua (1400-1350 BC)
2. Judges (1350-1100 BC)
3. Ruth (c. 1300 BC)
4. 1 Samuel (1100-970 BC)
5. 2 Samuel (1100-970 BC)
6. 1 Kings (970-560 BC)
7. 2 Kings (970-560 BC)
8. 1 Chronicles (1010-550 BC)
9. 2 Chronicles (1010-550 BC)
10. Ezra (535-435 BC)
11. Nehemiah (535-435 BC)
12. Esther (485-465 BC)