OLD TESTAMENT COMMENTARIES
Old Testment History
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Merrill, Eugene H. Kingdom of Priests: A History of Old Testament Israel
Baron, David. The History of Israel: Its Spiritual Significance
Baron was a Russian Jew, who came to Christ in his early years and died in 1926. This volume is written from a Jewish perspective.
Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. A History of Israel From the Bronze Age Through the Jewish Wars
Wood, Leon J. A Survey of Israel’s History
Old Testament Introduction
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Archer, Gleason. A Survey of Old Testament Introduction
One of the best conservative introductions to the Old Testament.
Unger, Merrill. Introductory Guide to the Old Testament
Young, Edward J.An Introduction to the Old Testament
Pentateuch
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Pfeiffer, Charles F. The Patriarchal Age
Alexander, T. Desmond and David W. Baker, eds. Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch
This collection of articles by nearly 100 fairly conservative authors deals with a wide variety of issues concerning the Pentateuch.
Wolf, Herbert. An Introduction to the Old Testament Pentateuch
Alexander, T. Desmond. From Paradise to the Promised Land: An Introduction to the Pentateuch
Sailhamer, John H. The Pentateuch as Narrative: A Biblical-Theological Commentary
Sailhammer, John H. The Meaning of the Pentateuch: Revelation, Composition and Interpretation
This volume relates the Pentateuch to the structure of the OT and contains a wealth of information about Messianic prophecies. Sailhammer says, “Everything I know about [Messianic prophecy] is in that book.”
Genesis
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Hamilton, Victor P. The Book of Genesis. New International Commentary on the Old Testament. 1-17
Hamilton, Victor P. The Book of Genesis. New International Commentary on the Old Testament Series. 18-50
Leupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis: Volumes 1 and 2
An older work that has still has good value for the modern reader.
Matthews, Kenneth A. Genesis 1- 11:26. New American Commentary
Matthews, Kenneth A. Genesis 11:27-50. New American Commentary
These two volumes by Matthews are an excellent commentary and a “must have” for working in Genesis.
Mortenson, Terry and Thane H. Ury, eds. Coming to Grips with Genesis: Biblical Authority and the Age of the Earth
A collection of creation-based articles for the pastor or teacher.
Ross, Allen P. Creation and Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposition of Genesis
Waltke, Bruce K. and Cathi J. Fredricks. Genesis: A Commentary
Waltke is helpful for the busy pastor who has to prepare messages week in and week out and draw out not only accurate exegetical thought, but relevant theological and practical application from the text.
Walton, John H. Genesis. Genesis. The NIV Application Commentary
Exodus
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Enns, Peter. Exodus. The NIV Application Commentary
Davis, John J. Moses and the Gods of Egypt : Studies in Exodus
Hamilton, Victor P. Exodus: An Exegetical Commentary
Mackay, John L. Exodus: A Mentor Commentary
Stuart, Douglas K. Exodus. The New American Commentary
Leviticus
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Hartley, John E. Leviticus. Word Biblical Commentary
Nobuyoshi Kiuchi. Leviticus. Apollos Old Testament Commentary
Rooker, Mark. Leviticus. The New American Commentary
Ross, Allen P. Holiness to the Lord: A Guide to the Exposition of the Book of Leviticus
Wenham, Gordon J. The Book of Leviticus. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Numbers
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Cole, R. Dennis. Numbers. The New American Commentary
Wenham, Gordon J. Numbers. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Harrison, R. K. Numbers. Wycliffe Exegetical Commentary
Deuteronomy
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Merrill, Eugene H. Deuteronomy. The New American Commentary
Craigie, Peter C. The Book of Deuteronomy. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
McConville, J. G. Deuteronomy. Apollos Old Testament Commentary
Thompson, J. A. Deuteronomy. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Tigay, Jeffrey. Deuteronomy. The JPS Torah Commentary
This commentary is from a non-Christian Jewish perspective, but is often very helpful.
Historical Books
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Davis, John J. and John C. Whitcomb. Israel from Conquest to Exile: A Commentary on Joshua – 2 Kings
Howard, David M., Jr. Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books
Hamilton,Victor P. Handbook on the Historical Books: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah, Esther
Joshua
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Boice, James Montgomery. Joshua. Expositional Commentary
Howard, David M., Jr. Joshua. The New American Commentary
Hess, Richard S. Joshua: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Woudstra, Martin H. The Book of Joshua. The New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Judges
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Block, Daniel I. Judges-Ruth. The New American Commentary
Cundall, Arthur E. and Leon Morris. Judges and Ruth. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Davis, Dale Ralph. Judges: Such A Great Salvation. Focus on the Bible
Wilcock, Michael. The Message of Judges
Wood, Leon. The Distressing Days of the Judges
Ruth
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Hubbard, Robert L., Jr. The Book of Ruth. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Davis, Barry C. and A. Boyd Luter. Ruth and Esther: God Behind the Seen
Block, Daniel I. Judges-Ruth. The New American Commentary
Younger, K. Lawson, Jr. Judges, Ruth. The NIV Application Commentary
Cundall, Arthur E. and Leon Morris. Judges and Ruth. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
1 & 2 Samuel
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Gordon, Robert P. 1 & 2 Samuel: A Commentary
Arnold, Bill T. 1 & 2 Samuel. NIV Application Commentary
Bergen, Robert D. 1, 2 Samuel. The New American Commentary
Davis, Dale Ralph. 1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart. Focus on the Bible Commentaries
1 & 2 Kings
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Davis, Dale Ralph. The Wisdom and the Folly: An Exposition of the Book of First Kings
Davis, Dale Ralph. 2 Kings: The Power and Fury
House, Paul R. 1 & 2 Kings. The New American Commentary
1 & 2 Chronicles
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Selman, Martin J. 1 Chronicles. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Selman, Martin J. 2 Chronicles: A Commentary
Barber, Cyril J. Chronicles 1
Barber, Cyril J. Chronicles 2
Hill, Andrew E. 1 & 2 Chronicles . Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.
Pratt, Richard L. 1 and 2 Chronicles. A Mentor Commentary
Ezra & Nehemiah
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Brown, Raymond. The Message of Nehemiah. The Bible Speaks Today
Fensham, F. Charles. The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Kidner, Derek. Ezra and Nehemiah. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Williamson, H.G.M. Ezra-Nehemiah. Word Biblical Commentary
As with some volumes in the WBC series, the “Form/ Structure/Setting” section pays too much attention to source critical matters. The verse by verse commentary and explanation section, however, are very helpful.
Esther
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Breneman, Mervin. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther. The New American Commentary
Baldwin, Joyce G. Esther: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Davis, Barry C. and A. Boyd Luter. Ruth and Esther: God Behind the Seen. Focus on the Bible
Jobes, Karen H. Esther. The NIV Application Commentary
Whitcomb, John C., Jr. Esther And the Destiny of Israel: Revised Edition
OT Poetic Books
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Bullock, C. Hassell. Introduction to the Old Testament Poetic Books
Lucas, Ernest C. A Guide to the Psalms & Wisdom Literature. Exploring the Bible
Job
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Andersen, Francis I. Introduction to the Old Testament Poetic Books
Alden, Robert. Job. The New American Commentary
Hartley, John E. The Book of Job. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Talbert, Layton. Beyond Suffering: Discovering the Message of Job
As an expositional treatment of Job, it will not substitute for the above commentaries, but it is a “must have” for those working in Job.
Psalms
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Goldingay, John. Psalms. Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms
Best available in-depth treatment of Psalms, it also contains helpful suggestions at the end of each Psalm discussing the theological implications for Christians.
Harman, Allan. Commentary on the Psalms. Mentor Commentaries
Kidner, Derek. Psalms 1-72. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Kidner, Derek. Psalms 73-150. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Spurgeon, C. H. The Treasury of David
This is available free at http://www.spurgeon.org/treasury/treasury.htm.
Willem VanGemeren. Psalms. Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008.
This is one of the three best works on the Psalms for the pastor (along with Goldingay and Wilson).
Wilson, Gerald H. Psalms Volume 1
This is an extremely helpful work, especially in applying the text to modern life.
Proverbs
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Waltke, Bruce K. The Book Of Proverbs: Chapters 1-15. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Waltke, Bruce K. The Book of Proverbs, Chapters 15-31. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
This two volume set is scholarly, yet very useful for the pastor.
Alden, Robert L. Proverbs: A Commentary on an Ancient Book of Timeless Advice
Goldberg, Louis. Savoring the Wisdom of Proverbs
Goldberg, a Jewish believer, used his Jewish background to highlight the teachings of Proverbs. He examines the first nine chapters in order; he then studies various themes from Proverbs 10-31. This conservative commentary is small, but helpful.
Kitchen, John A. Proverbs. A Mentor Commentary
Koptak, Paul E. Proverbs. The NIV Application Commentary
Longman, Tremper III. How to Read Proverbs
Tremper’s work is not a commentary on the book, but a helpful study of how to read, interpret, and use the book of Proverbs. Tremper includes examples of how to do thematic studies in Proverbs.
Longman, Tremper III. Proverbs. Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms
Steveson, Peter A. A Commentary on Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
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Barrick, William D. Ecclesiastes: The Philippians of the Old Testament
Calling Ecclesiastes the Philippians of the Old Testament, Barrick brings a conservative approach to the book.
Garret, Duane A. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs. New American Commentary
Longman, Tremper, III. The Book of Ecclesiastes. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Song of Solomon
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Carr, G. Lloyd. The Song of Solomon: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Garrett, Duane A. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs. New American Commentary
Hess, Richard S. Song of Songs. Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms
Longman, Tremper. Song of Songs. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Provan, Iain. Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
Spurgeon, C. H. The Most Holy Place. The Spurgeon Collection
Prophetic Books
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Bullock, C. Hassell. An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books
Chisholm, Robert B. Handbook on the Prophets
Wood, Leon J. Prophets of Israel
Isaiah
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Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1–39. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40–66. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Baron, David. The Servant of Jehovah: The Sufferings of the Messiah and the Glory That Should Follow
Baron was a Russian Jew, who came to Christ in his early years and died in 1926. This volume is written from a Jewish perspective.
Motyer, J. A. The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction & Commentary
Wolf, Herbert M. Interpreting Isaiah: The Suffering and Glory of the Messiah
Young, E. J. The Book of Isaiah
Jeremiah
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Huey, F. B., Jr. Jeremiah, Lamentations. New American Commentary
Mackay, John L. Jeremiah
Thompson, J. A. Jeremiah. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Lamentations
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Huey, F. B., Jr. Jeremiah, Lamentations. The New American Commentary
Dearman, J. Andrew. Jeremiah, Lamentations. The NIV Application Commentary
Gaebelein, A. C. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary
Harrison, R. K. Jeremiah & Lamentations. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. Grief And Pain In The Plan Of God: Christ’s Assurance and the Message of Lamentations
Ezekiel
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Feinberg, Charles. The Prophecy of Ezekiel: The Glory of the Lord
A dispensational and premillennial commentary on Ezekiel. Feinberg’s Jewish background aids in understanding the background of the text.
Block, Daniel I. The Book of Ezekiel, Chapters 1–24. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Block, Daniel I. The Book of Ezekiel, Chapters 25–48. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Cooper, Lamar Eugene, Sr. Ezekiel. The New American Commentary
Stuart, Douglas. Ezekiel. Communicator’s Commentary
Daniel
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Wood, Leon. A Commentary on Daniel
McClain, A. J. Daniel’s Prophecy of the 70 Weeks
Miller, Stephen R. Daniel. New American Commentary
Whitcomb, John C. Daniel. Everyman’s Bible Commentary
Walvoord, John F. Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation
Minor Prophets
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Feinberg, Charles. The Minor Prophets
A rare commentary on the Minor Prophets written from a dispensational viewpoint. Feinberg’s Jewish background aids in understanding the background of the text.
McComiskey, Thomas, ed. The Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary
A good commentary on the Minor Prophets, although a number of the individual authors are not dispensationalists.
Boice, James Montgomery. The Minor Prophets
Hosea
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Feinberg, Charles. Hosea: God’s Love For Israel
This is written from a dispensational and premillennial perspective.
Garrett, Duane A. Hosea-Joel. The New American Commentary
Hubbard, David A. Hosea. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Smith, Gary V. Hosea, Amos, Micah. The NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001.
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Joel
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Busenitz, Irvin A. Joel and Obadiah: A Mentor Commentary
Finley, Thomas J. Joel, Amos, Obadiah: An Exegetical Commentary
Garrett, Duane A. Hosea-Joel. The New American Commentary
Hubbard, David A. Joel and Amos: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
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Amos
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Feinberg, Charles. Joel Amos and Obadiah
This is written from a dispensational and premillennial perspective.
Finley, Thomas J. Joel, Amos, Obadiah: An Exegetical Commentary
Smith, Billy K. and Frank S. Page. Amos, Obadiah, Jonah. The New American Commentary
Smith, Gary V. Hosea, Amos, Micah. The NIV Application Commentary
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Obadiah
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Busenitz, Irvin A. Joel and Obadiah: A Mentor Commentary
Feinberg, Charles. Joel Amos and Obadiah
This is written from a dispensational and premillennial perspective.
Finley, Thomas J. Joel, Amos, Obadiah: An Exegetical Commentary
Smith Billy K. and Frank S. Page. Hosea, Amos, Micah. The NIV Application Commentary
Baker, David W., T. Desmond Alexander, and Bruce K. Waltke. Obadiah: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
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Jonah
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Baker, David W., T. Desmond Alexander, and Bruce K. Waltke. Obadiah: An Introduction and Commentary. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Smith, Billy K. and Frank S. Page. Hosea, Amos, Micah . The NIV Application Commentary
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Micah
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Barker, Kenneth L. and Waylon Bailey. Micah, Nahum, Habakkuh, Zephaniah. The New American Commentary
Smith, Gary V. Hosea, Amos, Micah. The NIV Application Commentary
Waltke, Bruce. A Commentary on Micah
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Nahum
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Patterson, Richard D. Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. Wycliffe Exegetical Commentary
Barker, Kenneth L. and Waylon Bailey. Micah, Nahum, Habakkuh, Zephaniah. The New American Commentary
Robertson, O. Palmer. The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
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Habakkuk
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Patterson, Richard D. Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. Wycliffe Exegetical Commentary
Barker, Kenneth L. and Waylon Bailey. Micah, Nahum, Habakkuh, Zephaniah. The New American Commentary
Robertson, O. Palmer. The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Baker, David W. Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
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Zephaniah
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Patterson, Richard D. Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. Wycliffe Exegetical Commentary
Barker, Kenneth L. and Waylon Bailey. Micah, Nahum, Habakkuh, Zephaniah
Baker, David W. Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries
Robertson, O. Palmer. The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
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Haggai
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Merrill, Eugene H. An Exegetical Commentary: Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
Verhoef, Pieter A. The Books of Haggai and Malachi. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
Taylor, Richard A. and E. Ray Clendenen. Haggai and Malachi. The New American Commentary
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Zechariah
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Merrill, Eugene H. An Exegetical Commentary: Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
Baldwin, Joyce G. Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Tyndale Old Testament Commentary
Baron, David. Zechariah: A Commentary on His Visions & Prophecies
Baron was a Russian Jew, who came to Christ in his early years and died in 1926. This volume is written from a Jewish perspective.
Feinberg, Charles L. God Remembers: A Study of Zechariah
This is written from a dispensational and premillennial perspective.
Laney, J. Carl. Zechariah. Everyman’s Bible Commentary
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Malachi
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Merrill, Eugene H. Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. An Exegetical Commentary
Taylor, Richard A. and E. Ray Clendenen. Haggai and Malachi. The New American Commentary
Verhoef, Pieter A. The Books of Haggai and Malachi. New International Commentary on the Old Testament
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