“Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”
What’s inside
- The Bible Bookshelf poster (p3): all 66 books as color-coded book spines, numbered 1–66
- The 10 sections of the Bible chart (p4): Law, History, Poetry & Wisdom, Major and Minor Prophets, Gospels, Church History, Letters of Paul, General Letters, Prophecy, plus a memory helper
- The 66 books of the Bible in order (p5): numbered list with chapter counts (929 OT + 260 NT = 1,189)
- Fill in the missing books worksheet (p6) with word bank + answer key (p7)
- 66 flash cards (p8–12): 15 per sheet, each card shows the section, book number and chapter count
- Start-here page with flash-card games and "Did you know?" facts, and a closing page
How to use it
- Print at 100% ("Actual size"). Use cardstock for the flash cards.
- Hang the Bookshelf poster where you study. For a bigger poster, print page 3 on tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3 with "Fit to page".
- Learn one section a week with the chart.
- Check yourself with the worksheet, then play the flash-card games.
The 10 sections of the Bible
The free books of the Bible chart groups all 66 books into 10 color-coded sections:
| Section | Books | Count |
|---|---|---|
| The Law (OT) | Genesis – Deuteronomy | 5 |
| History (OT) | Joshua – Esther | 12 |
| Poetry & Wisdom (OT) | Job – Song of Solomon | 5 |
| Major Prophets (OT) | Isaiah – Daniel | 5 |
| Minor Prophets (OT) | Hosea – Malachi | 12 |
| The Gospels (NT) | Matthew – John | 4 |
| Church History (NT) | Acts | 1 |
| Letters of Paul (NT) | Romans – Philemon | 13 |
| General Letters (NT) | Hebrews – Jude | 8 |
| Prophecy (NT) | Revelation | 1 |
Easy way to remember: Old Testament 5 · 12 · 5 · 5 · 12; New Testament 4 · 1 · 13 · 8 · 1. 39 + 27 = 66.
“And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.”
The 66 books of the Bible in order
Here is the full list of the books of the Bible in order, with each book’s section and number of chapters. The printable list (page 5) matches it.
Old Testament books (39)
| # | Book | Section | Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis | The Law | 50 |
| 2 | Exodus | The Law | 40 |
| 3 | Leviticus | The Law | 27 |
| 4 | Numbers | The Law | 36 |
| 5 | Deuteronomy | The Law | 34 |
| 6 | Joshua | History | 24 |
| 7 | Judges | History | 21 |
| 8 | Ruth | History | 4 |
| 9 | 1 Samuel | History | 31 |
| 10 | 2 Samuel | History | 24 |
| 11 | 1 Kings | History | 22 |
| 12 | 2 Kings | History | 25 |
| 13 | 1 Chronicles | History | 29 |
| 14 | 2 Chronicles | History | 36 |
| 15 | Ezra | History | 10 |
| 16 | Nehemiah | History | 13 |
| 17 | Esther | History | 10 |
| 18 | Job | Poetry & Wisdom | 42 |
| 19 | Psalms | Poetry & Wisdom | 150 |
| 20 | Proverbs | Poetry & Wisdom | 31 |
| 21 | Ecclesiastes | Poetry & Wisdom | 12 |
| 22 | Song of Solomon | Poetry & Wisdom | 8 |
| 23 | Isaiah | Major Prophets | 66 |
| 24 | Jeremiah | Major Prophets | 52 |
| 25 | Lamentations | Major Prophets | 5 |
| 26 | Ezekiel | Major Prophets | 48 |
| 27 | Daniel | Major Prophets | 12 |
| 28 | Hosea | Minor Prophets | 14 |
| 29 | Joel | Minor Prophets | 3 |
| 30 | Amos | Minor Prophets | 9 |
| 31 | Obadiah | Minor Prophets | 1 |
| 32 | Jonah | Minor Prophets | 4 |
| 33 | Micah | Minor Prophets | 7 |
| 34 | Nahum | Minor Prophets | 3 |
| 35 | Habakkuk | Minor Prophets | 3 |
| 36 | Zephaniah | Minor Prophets | 3 |
| 37 | Haggai | Minor Prophets | 2 |
| 38 | Zechariah | Minor Prophets | 14 |
| 39 | Malachi | Minor Prophets | 4 |
New Testament books (27)
| # | Book | Section | Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Matthew | The Gospels | 28 |
| 41 | Mark | The Gospels | 16 |
| 42 | Luke | The Gospels | 24 |
| 43 | John | The Gospels | 21 |
| 44 | Acts | Church History | 28 |
| 45 | Romans | Letters of Paul | 16 |
| 46 | 1 Corinthians | Letters of Paul | 16 |
| 47 | 2 Corinthians | Letters of Paul | 13 |
| 48 | Galatians | Letters of Paul | 6 |
| 49 | Ephesians | Letters of Paul | 6 |
| 50 | Philippians | Letters of Paul | 4 |
| 51 | Colossians | Letters of Paul | 4 |
| 52 | 1 Thessalonians | Letters of Paul | 5 |
| 53 | 2 Thessalonians | Letters of Paul | 3 |
| 54 | 1 Timothy | Letters of Paul | 6 |
| 55 | 2 Timothy | Letters of Paul | 4 |
| 56 | Titus | Letters of Paul | 3 |
| 57 | Philemon | Letters of Paul | 1 |
| 58 | Hebrews | General Letters | 13 |
| 59 | James | General Letters | 5 |
| 60 | 1 Peter | General Letters | 5 |
| 61 | 2 Peter | General Letters | 3 |
| 62 | 1 John | General Letters | 5 |
| 63 | 2 John | General Letters | 1 |
| 64 | 3 John | General Letters | 1 |
| 65 | Jude | General Letters | 1 |
| 66 | Revelation | Prophecy | 22 |
Book order and chapter counts follow the King James Version: 929 Old Testament + 260 New Testament = 1,189 chapters.
Books of the Bible flash cards and games
Print the cards on cardstock (2.3 × 1.6 in, 15 per sheet), cut them out and try these games:
- Order race: shuffle one testament and lay the cards out in order.
- Section sort: sort the cards by their color band.
- What’s missing? Remove one card and name the missing book.
- Before & after: name the book that comes before and after.
Tips for memorizing the books of the Bible
- Learn one section at a time with the chart.
- Say the books out loud every day.
- Sing them; a tune helps them stick.
- Practise with the flash cards.
- Then use them: read one book a week.
Ready to read through them? Try the free One-Year Bible Reading Plan or the Chronological Bible Reading Plan, and tick off each book as you finish it with the free Books of the Bible bookmarks.
You know where every book is. Now study one.
The SOAP Bible Study Journal ($12.99) walks you through Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer, one guided page a day.
Ready to hide the verses in your heart? Try the Scripture Memory Cards ($7.99), 52 KJV verses, one a week. Build a daily prayer habit with the 30-Day Prayer Journal ($9.99), or get all three in the Starter Bundle ($24.99).
Related reading: Bible study · Bible reading plans · studying the Bible · truth · Bible verses for kids · teachers
Also free: Books of the Bible bookmarks · One-Year Bible Reading Plan · Chronological Bible Reading Plan · Christmas Bible trivia · SOAP study sheet
Frequently asked questions
Is this books of the Bible printable really free?
Yes. All 13 pages are free to download and print for personal, family, classroom, homeschool and church use. Please share the page link rather than the file, and don’t resell it.
How many books are in the Bible?
The King James Version and other Protestant Bibles have 66 books: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. Catholic Bibles have 73 books. This printable follows the 66-book KJV order.
What are the sections of the Bible?
This printable uses the common 10-section grouping. Old Testament: Law (5), History (12), Poetry & Wisdom (5), Major Prophets (5), Minor Prophets (12). New Testament: Gospels (4), Church History (1), Letters of Paul (13), General Letters (8), Prophecy (1).
What is the easiest way for kids to memorize the books of the Bible?
Learn one section at a time using the counts 5-12-5-5-12 and 4-1-13-8-1. Say or sing them every day, then play the flash-card games. The fill-in worksheet checks progress.
Which is the longest book of the Bible?
By chapters, Psalms is the longest, with 150. Five books have only one chapter: Obadiah, Philemon, 2 John, 3 John and Jude.
How many chapters are in the Bible?
The KJV has 1,189 chapters: 929 in the Old Testament and 260 in the New Testament. Reading 3 to 4 chapters a day takes you through the whole Bible in about a year.
What size is the printable, and can I make the chart bigger?
The PDF comes in US Letter and A4. Everything prints inside a 0.5-inch margin. For a bigger poster, print page 3 on tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3 paper with "Fit to page".
What paper should I use for the flash cards?
White cardstock (65–110 lb / 176–300 gsm) is sturdiest. Regular paper works if you laminate the cards. They are single-sided, 15 per sheet, with dashed cut lines.
Free for personal, family, classroom and church use. Please share the page link rather than the file, and don’t resell. Scripture from the King James Version (public domain in the US).
