The Bible contains a total of 1,189 chapters across its 66 books. These chapters are divided between the Old Testament and the New Testament as follows:
- Old Testament: 929 chapters in 39 books
- New Testament: 260 chapters in 27 books
This structure helps readers locate specific passages easily
. Some additional details:
- The longest book by chapters is Psalms with 150 chapters.
- The shortest books include Obadiah, Philemon, 2 John, and 3 John, each having only 1 chapter
- The chapters were added later for easier reference; originally, the Bible was written without chapter and verse divisions
Thus, the Bible's chapter count is 1,189 in total, spanning both Testaments.
