Essential OT Commentaries for a Preacher's Library

by Derek W. H. Thomas

These are the books marked as "Recommended" in Thomas and Tweeddale's book The Essential Commentaries for a Preacher's Library. The complete book recommends many more commentaries for preaching and other purposes, and this subset is used with permission. This collection has 57 books in 28 categories.

Genesis

Genesis 1:1 - 25:18
Genesis 1:1 - 25:18
Genesis 1:1 - 25:18
Currid, John D. Genesis. 2 Vols. EPSC. Evangelical Press, 2003.
Genesis #6
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Genesis 1–15
Genesis 1–15
Genesis 1–15
Wenham, Gordon J. Genesis. 2 Vols. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1987.
Genesis #1
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Exodus

The Book of Exodus
The Book of Exodus
Childs, Brevard S. The Book of Exodus. OTL. Westminster Press, 1974.
Exodus #2
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Exodus 1-18
Exodus 1-18
Exodus 1-18
Currid, John D. Exodus. 2 Vols. EPSC. Evangelical Press, 2000.
Exodus #8
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The Message of Exodus
The Message of Exodus
Motyer, J. Alec. The Message of Exodus. BST. InterVarsity Press, 2005.
Exodus #7
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Leviticus

Leviticus
Leviticus
Currid, John D. Leviticus. EPSC. Evangelical Press, 2005.
Leviticus #8
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The Message of Leviticus
The Message of Leviticus
Tidball, Derek. The Message of Leviticus. BST. InterVarsity Press, 2005.
Leviticus #13
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The Book of Leviticus
The Book of Leviticus
Wenham, Gordon J. The Book of Leviticus. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1979.
Leviticus #1
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Numbers

Numbers
Numbers
Philip, James. Numbers. TPC. Thomas Nelson, 2001.
Numbers #9
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Numbers
Numbers
Wenham, Gordon J. Numbers. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 2008.
Numbers #1
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Deuteronomy

The Book of Deuteronomy
The Book of Deuteronomy
Craigie, Peter C. The Book of Deuteronomy. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1976.
Deuteronomy #1
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Joshua

Joshua: No Falling Words
Joshua: No Falling Words
Davis, Dale Ralph. Joshua: No Falling Words. FB. Christian Focus, 2000.
Joshua #5
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The Book of Joshua
The Book of Joshua
Woudstra, Marten H. The Book of Joshua. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1981.
Joshua #2
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Judges

Judges, Ruth
Judges, Ruth
Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth. NAC. Broadman & Holman, 1999.
Judges #1
Ruth #1
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Judges: Such a Great Salvation
Judges: Such a Great Salvation
Davis, Dale Ralph. Judges: Such a Great Salvation. FB. Christian Focus, 2000.
Judges #3
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Ruth

Judges, Ruth
Judges, Ruth
Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth. NAC. Broadman & Holman, 1999.
Judges #1
Ruth #1
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Esther and Ruth
Esther and Ruth
Duguid, Iain M. Esther and Ruth. REC. P&R Publishing, 2005.
Esther #7
Ruth #5
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The Book of Ruth
The Book of Ruth
Hubbard, Jr., Robert L. The Book of Ruth. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1989.
Ruth #3
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1 & 2 Samuel

1 and 2 Samuel
1 and 2 Samuel
Baldwin, Joyce G. 1 and 2 Samuel. TOTC. IVP Academic, 2008.
1 & 2 Samuel #6
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1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart
1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart
Davis, Dale Ralph. 1 Samuel: Looking on the Heart. FB. Christian Focus, 2000.
1 & 2 Samuel #5
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2 Samuel: Out of Every Adversity
2 Samuel: Out of Every Adversity
Davis, Dale Ralph. 2 Samuel: Out of Every Adversity. FB. Christian Focus, 1999.
1 & 2 Samuel #7
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1 & 2 Kings

1 Kings: Wisdom and the Folly
1 Kings: Wisdom and the Folly
Davis, Dale Ralph. 1 Kings: Wisdom and the Folly. FB. Christian Focus, 2003.
1 & 2 Kings #6
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2 Kings: The Power and the Fury
2 Kings: The Power and the Fury
Davis, Dale Ralph. 2 Kings: The Power and the Fury. FB. Christian Focus, 2005.
1 & 2 Kings #9
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1 & 2 Chronicles

1 & 2 Chronicles
1 & 2 Chronicles
Allen, Leslie C. 1 & 2 Chronicles. TPC. Thomas Nelson, 2002.
1 & 2 Chronicles #8
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2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Dillard, Raymond B. 2 Chronicles. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1987.
1 & 2 Chronicles #2
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1 and 2 Chronicles: A Mentor Commentary
1 and 2 Chronicles: A Mentor Commentary
Pratt Jr., Richard L. 1 and 2 Chronicles: A Mentor Commentary. Ment. Mentor, 2006.
1 & 2 Chronicles #12
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Ezra-Nehemiah

The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah
The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah
Fensham, F. Charles. The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1983.
Ezra-Nehemiah #2
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Ezra and Nehemiah
Ezra and Nehemiah
Kidner, Derek. Ezra and Nehemiah. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 1981.
Ezra-Nehemiah #3
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Esther

Esther
Esther
Baldwin, Joyce G. Esther. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 1984.
Esther #2
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Esther and Ruth
Esther and Ruth
Duguid, Iain M. Esther and Ruth. REC. P&R Publishing, 2005.
Esther #7
Ruth #5
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Job

Job
Job
Andersen, Francis I. Job. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 1981.
Job #2
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Job 1–20
Job 1–20
Job 1–20
Clines, David J. A. Job. 3 Vols. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 2009.
Job #1
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Psalms

Psalms 101–150 (Rev. ed.)
Psalms 101–150 (Rev. ed.)
Allen, Leslie C. Psalms 101–150 (Rev. ed.). WBC. Thomas Nelson, 2002.
Psalms #5
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Psalms 1–50 (2nd ed.)
Psalms 1–50 (2nd ed.)
Craigie, Peter C.; Tate, Marvin E. Psalms 1–50 (2nd ed.). WBC. Thomas Nelson, 2004.
Psalms #3
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Psalms 1–72
Psalms 1–72
Psalms 1–72
Kidner, Derek. Psalms. 2 Vols. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 1981.
Psalms #2
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Studies in the Book of Psalms
Studies in the Book of Psalms
Plumer, William S. Studies in the Book of Psalms. J.B. Lippincott, 1866.
Psalms #13
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Psalms 51–100
Psalms 51–100
Tate, Marvin E. Psalms 51–100. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 2005.
Psalms #6
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Proverbs

Proverbs
Proverbs
Bridges, Charles. Proverbs. CCC. Crossway, 1846.
Proverbs #6
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Proverbs
Proverbs
Hubbard, David Allan. Proverbs. TPC. Thomas Nelson, 2002.
Proverbs #9
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The Book of Proverbs: Chapters 1–15
The Book of Proverbs: Chapters 1–15
The Book of Proverbs: Chapters 1–15
Waltke, Bruce K. The Book of Proverbs. 2 Vols. NICOT. Eerdmans, 2005.
Proverbs #1
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Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes
Bridges, Charles. Ecclesiastes. GEN. Banner of Truth, 1981.
Ecclesiastes #23
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The Book of Ecclesiastes
The Book of Ecclesiastes
Longman III, Tremper. The Book of Ecclesiastes. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1997.
Ecclesiastes #1
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Song of Songs

Song of Songs, Lamentations
Song of Songs, Lamentations
Garrett, Duane A.; House, Paul R. Song of Songs, Lamentations. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 2004.
Song of Songs #3
Lamentations #1
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Isaiah

The Prophecy of Isaiah
The Prophecy of Isaiah
Motyer, J. Alec. The Prophecy of Isaiah. InterVarsity Press, 1998.
Isaiah #3
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The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 1–18
The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 1–18
The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 1–18
Young, Edward J. The Book of Isaiah. 3 Vols. Eerdmans, 1969.
Isaiah #12
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Jeremiah

Jeremiah and Lamentations: From Sorrow to Hope
Jeremiah and Lamentations: From Sorrow to Hope
Ryken, Philip Graham. Jeremiah and Lamentations: From Sorrow to Hope. PtW. Crossway, 2001.
Jeremiah #8
Lamentations #8
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The Book of Jeremiah
The Book of Jeremiah
Thompson, John A. The Book of Jeremiah. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1980.
Jeremiah #1
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Ezekiel

The Book of Ezekiel: Chapters 1–24
The Book of Ezekiel: Chapters 1–24
The Book of Ezekiel: Chapters 1–24
Block, Daniel I. The Book of Ezekiel. 2 Vols. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1998.
Ezekiel #1
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Ezekiel
Ezekiel
Duguid, Iain M. Ezekiel. NIVAC. Zondervan, 1999.
Ezekiel #2
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Ezekiel
Ezekiel
Stuart, Douglas. Ezekiel. TPC. Thomas Nelson, 2002.
Ezekiel #6
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Daniel

Daniel
Daniel
Ferguson, Sinclair B. Daniel. TPC. Thomas Nelson, 2002.
Daniel #6
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Daniel
Daniel
Goldingay, John. Daniel. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1989.
Daniel #1
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Daniel
Daniel
Longman III, Tremper. Daniel. NIVAC. Zondervan, 1999.
Daniel #5
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Hosea

Hosea–Jonah
Hosea–Jonah
Stuart, Douglas. Hosea–Jonah. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1987.
Obadiah #1
Jonah #1
Hosea #1
Joel #1
Amos #1
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Joel

The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah
The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah
Allen, Leslie C. The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1976.
Obadiah #2
Jonah #2
Joel #2
Micah #1
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Hosea–Jonah
Hosea–Jonah
Stuart, Douglas. Hosea–Jonah. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1987.
Obadiah #1
Jonah #1
Hosea #1
Joel #1
Amos #1
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Obadiah

Obadiah, Jonah, Micah
Obadiah, Jonah, Micah
Alexander, T. Desmond; Baker, David W.; Waltke, Bruce K. Obadiah, Jonah, Micah. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 1989.
Micah #2
Obadiah #3
Jonah #3
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The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah
The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah
Allen, Leslie C. The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1976.
Obadiah #2
Jonah #2
Joel #2
Micah #1
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Hosea–Jonah
Hosea–Jonah
Stuart, Douglas. Hosea–Jonah. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1987.
Obadiah #1
Jonah #1
Hosea #1
Joel #1
Amos #1
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Nahum

The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah
The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah
Robertson, O. Palmer. The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1990.
Nahum #1
Habakkuk #1
Zephaniah #1
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Haggai

The Books of Haggai and Malachi
The Books of Haggai and Malachi
Verhoef, Pieter A. The Books of Haggai and Malachi. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1987.
Haggai #2
Malachi #2
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Malachi

Malachi: God's Unchanging Love
Malachi: God's Unchanging Love
Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. Malachi: God's Unchanging Love. Baker Books, 1984.
Malachi #8
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The Books of Haggai and Malachi
The Books of Haggai and Malachi
Verhoef, Pieter A. The Books of Haggai and Malachi. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1987.
Haggai #2
Malachi #2
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