The Layman's Bible Commentary--Old Testament

Bible commentaries are often daunting--but they don't have to be.

The Layman's Bible Commentary--Old Testament addresses key passages with thousands of notes covering the Pentateuch through the Minor Prophets.

This single-volume commentary is concise and easy to understand--perfect for the non-scholar. Introductions to each of the Old Testament's 39 books provide background, while passage-by-passage commentary clearly explains what's happening.

Special features, like

• Demystifying,
• Critical Observation, and
• Take It Home

bring additional clarity and application to your study.

Barbour's popular KJV Study Bible notes were drawn from this Layman's Commentary. . .so here is a powerful tool for further study. And it's usable with your preferred Bible translation.

Features:

• Conservative, evangelical biblical commentary
• Layman-friendly, non-scholarly explanations for each passage of the Old Testament
• Special sections for "Demystifying," "Critical Observations," and "Take It Home" application

Author: Tremper Longman,Compiled by Barbour Staff
Publisher: Barbour Reference
Published: 02/01/2026
Pages: 1568
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 3.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 2.50d
ISBN: 9798891512610

About the Author
Compiled by Barbour Staff: - Barbour Publishing is a leading Christian book publisher offering bestselling books featuring exceptional value, biblical encouragement, and the highest quality. Barbour is the home of New York Times Bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter along with well-known fiction authors Gilbert Morris, Olivia Newport, Michelle Griep and many others. If your interest is Christian Living or Bible Reference, you'll find excellent titles by bestselling authors Josh McDowell, Jonathan McKee, Debora Coty, and Stephen M. Miller's The Complete Guide to the Bible. Barbour also publishes the top classic devotionals God Calling by A.J. Russell, and Come Away My Beloved by Frances J. Roberts. With inspirational Christian books available in all genres--fiction for adults and children, Bible Promise books, devotionals, Bibles, Bible reference, puzzle books, and gift books there's something for everyone to enjoy.