The History Books of the Old Testament 
consist of twelve books which chronicle the history of the Israelites after the Exodus from Egypt and 40 years wandering in the wilderness.  

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)