The Bible contains many books with historical narratives. Here are five that are typically categorized as primarily historical books in the Old Testament:
1. Joshua: Describes the Israelite's conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua after the death of Moses.
2. Judges: Relates the history of Israel from the death of Joshua to the rise of the monarchy, focusing on the stories of various judges who led Israel and delivered them from their enemies.
3. 1 Samuel: Narrates the story of Samuel, the last judge, and the transition to a monarchy with Saul as the first king of Israel, and the early life of David.
4. 2 Samuel: Continues the story of David, focusing on his reign as king of Israel, his accomplishments, and his sins.
5. 1 Kings: Describes the reign of Solomon, the division of the kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death, and the history of the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah up to the reign of Ahaziah.
It's important to note that the Bible's historical books often have religious and theological purposes in addition to recording historical events. The term "historical" is therefore applied with some nuance when discussing biblical texts.