List of books of the King James Version facts for kids
The Bible is a very old and important collection of books. It tells stories, laws, poems, and prophecies that are central to Christianity and Judaism. Over time, different versions of the Bible have been created. This page helps you understand the different names for the books of the Bible in three important versions: the King James Version (KJV), the Douay Rheims Bible, and the Latin Vulgate.
The King James Version is a famous English translation. The Douay-Rheims Bible is another important English translation, especially for Catholics. The Latin Vulgate is a very old Latin translation of the Bible. Sometimes, the same book has a slightly different name or number in these different versions! This list helps you find your way around them.
About These Bible Versions
The King James Bible has 80 books in total. These are divided into three main parts:
- 39 books in the Old Testament
- 14 books in the Apocrypha
- 27 books in the New Testament
One interesting difference is how the Psalms are numbered. In the Latin Vulgate, the Psalms often have a number that is one less than in the King James Version. This is because they follow different ancient traditions for counting them.
Old Testament Books
The Old Testament tells stories and laws from before the time of Jesus. Here's how the books are named in the King James Bible, the Latin Vulgate, and the Douay-Rheims Bible.
| King James Bible | Clementine Vulgate | Douay Rheims | Full title in the Authorised Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis | Genesis | Genesis | The First Book of Moses, called Genesis |
| Exodus | Exodus | Exodus | The Second Book of Moses, called Exodus |
| Leviticus | Leviticus | Leviticus | The Third Book of Moses, called Leviticus |
| Numbers | Numeri | Numbers | The Fourth Book of Moses, called Numbers |
| Deuteronomy | Deuteronomium | Deuteronomy | The Fifth Book of Moses, called Deuteronomy |
| Joshua | Josue | Josue | The Book of Joshua |
| Judges | Judices | Judges | The Book of Judges |
| Ruth | Ruth | Ruth | The Book of Ruth |
| 1 Samuel | 1 Samuelis also known as 1 Regum | 1 Kings | The First Book of Samuel, otherwise called the First Book of the Kings |
| 2 Samuel | 2 Samuelis also known as 2 Regum | 2 Kings | The Second Book of Samuel, otherwise called the Second Book of the Kings |
| 1 Kings | 3 Regum | 3 Kings | The First Book of the Kings, commonly called the Third Book of the Kings |
| 2 Kings | 4 Regum | 4 Kings | The Second Book of the Kings, commonly called the Fourth Book of the Kings |
| 1 Chronicles | 1 Paralipomenon | 1 Paralipomenon | The First Book of the Chronicles |
| 2 Chronicles | 2 Paralipomenon | 2 Paralipomenon | The Second Book of the Chronicles |
| Ezra | 1 Esdrae | 1 Esdras | Ezra |
| Nehemiah | Nehemiae also known as 2 Esdrae | 2 Esdras | The Book of Nehemiah |
| Esther | Esther 1,1 – 10,3 | Esther 1:1 – 10:3 | The Book of Esther |
| Job | Job | Job | The Book of Job |
| Psalms | Psalmi | Psalms | The Book of Psalms |
| Proverbs | Proverbia | Sentences | The Proverbs |
| Ecclesiastes | Ecclesiastes | Ecclesiastes | Ecclesiastes, or, The Preacher |
| Song of Solomon | Canticum Canticorum | Canticle of Canticles | The Song of Solomon |
| Isaiah | Isaiae | Isaias | The Book of the Prophet Isaiah |
| Jeremiah | Jeremiae | Jeremias | The Book of the Prophet Jeremiah |
| Lamentations | Lamentationes | Lamentations | The Lamentations of Jeremiah |
| Ezekiel | Ezechielis | Ezechiel | The Book of the Prophet Ezekiel |
| Daniel | Danielis 1,1 – 3,23; 3,91 – 12,13 | Daniel 1:1 – 3:23; 3:91 – 12:13 | The Book of Daniel |
| Hosea | Osee | Osee | Hosea |
| Joel | Joel | Joel | Joel |
| Amos | Amos | Amos | Amos |
| Obadiah | Adiae | Adias | Obadiah |
| Jonah | Jonae | Jonas | Jonah |
| Micah | Michaeae | Michaeas | Micah |
| Nahum | Nahum | Nahum | Nahum |
| Habakkuk | Habacuc | Habacuc | Habakkuk |
| Zephaniah | Sophoniae | Sophonias | Zephaniah |
| Haggai | Aggaei | Aggaeus | Haggai |
| Zechariah | Zachariae | Zacharias | Zechariah |
| Malachi | Malachiae | Malachias | Malachi |
Apocrypha Books
The Apocrypha are books that are included in some versions of the Bible but not others. The King James Version originally included these books. However, over time, many printed copies of the King James Bible started to leave them out.
| King James Bible | Clementine Vulgate | Douay Rheims | Full title in the Authorised Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Esdras | 3 Esdrae | 3 Esdras | The First Book of Esdras |
| 2 Esdras | 4 Esdrae | 4 Esdras | The Second Book of Esdras |
| Tobit | Tobiae | Tobias | Tobit |
| Judith | Judith | ||
| Rest of Esther | Esther 10,4 – 16,24 | Esther 10:4 – 16:24 | The Rest of the Chapters of the Book of Esther, which are found neither in the Hebrew nor the Chaldee |
| Wisdom | Sapientiae | Wisdom | The Wisdom of Solomon |
| Ecclesiasticus | The Wisdom of Jesus the son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus | ||
| Baruch and the Epistle of Jeremy | Baruch | Baruch | |
| Song of the Three Children | Danielis 3,24 – 90 | Daniel 3:24 – 90 | The Song of the Three Holy Children |
| Story of Susanna | Danielis caput 13 | Daniel chapter 13 | The History of Susanna |
| The Idol Bel and the Dragon | Danielis caput 14 | Daniel chapter 14 | The History of the Destruction of Bel and the Dragon |
| Prayer of Manasses | Oratio Manassae regis | Prayer of Manasses | The Prayer of Manasses King of Juda when he was holden captive in Babylon |
| 1 Maccabees | 1 Machabaeorum | 1 Machabees | The First Book of the Maccabees |
| 2 Maccabees | 2 Machabaeorum | 2 Machabees | The Second Book of the Maccabees |
New Testament Books
The New Testament focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and the early Christian church.
| King James Bible | Clementine Vulgate | Douay Rheims | Full title in the Authorised Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew | secundum Matthaeum | Matthew | The Gospel According To Matthew |
| Mark | secundum Marcum | Mark | The Gospel According To Mark |
| Luke | secundum Lucam | Luke | The Gospel According To Luke |
| John | secundum Ioannem | John | The Gospel According To John |
| The Acts | Actus | Acts | The Acts of the Apostles |
| Romans | ad Romanos | Romans | The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans |
| 1 Corinthians | 1 ad Corinthios | 1 Corinthians | The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians |
| 2 Corinthians | 2 ad Corinthios | 2 Corinthians | The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians |
| Galatians | ad Galatas | Galatians | The Epistle of Paul to the Galatians |
| Ephesians | ad Ephesios | Ephesians | The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians |
| Philippians | ad Philippenses | Philippians | The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians |
| Colossians | ad Colossenses | Colossians | The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians |
| 1 Thessalonians | 1 ad Thessalonicenses | 1 Thessalonians | The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians |
| 2 Thessalonians | 2 ad Thessalonicenses | 2 Thessalonians | The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians |
| 1 Timothy | 1 ad Timotheum | 1 Timothy | The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy |
| 2 Timothy | 2 ad Timotheum | 2 Timothy | The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy |
| Titus | ad Titum | Titus | The Epistle of Paul to Titus |
| Philemon | ad Philemonem | Philemon | The Epistle of Paul to Philemon |
| Hebrews | ad Hebraeos | Hebrews | The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews |
| James | Jacobi | James | The General Epistle of James |
| 1 Peter | 1 Petri | 1 Peter | The First Epistle General of Peter |
| 2 Peter | 2 Petri | 2 Peter | The Second Epistle General of Peter |
| 1 John | 1 Ioannis | 1 John | The First Epistle General of John |
| 2 John | 2 Ioannis | 2 John | The Second Epistle of John |
| 3 John | 3 Ioannis | 3 John | The Third Epistle of John |
| Jude | Judae | Jude | The General Epistle of Jude |
| Revelation | Apocalypsis | Apocalypse | The Revelation of St. John the Divine |
