Are parts of the Old Testament the same?

Answer 1

Different books of the Old Testament do describe the same events, or different events during overlapping times. For example, 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings describe the same events as 1 & 2 Chronicles, though the latter pair of books are obviously more condensed. Many of the prophetic books interleave events described in the historical books, or other prophetic books. You'll also find similarities in what is described in different books, usually because an earlier passage is quoted or reiterated. Deuteronomy, for example, contains many of the same laws mentioned in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, because Deuteronomy contains a "roll-up" of all of that information, which was reiterated to the next generation of Israelites as they were about to enter the Promised Land. (The previous generation, except for Caleb, Joshua, and Moses, had all died wandering in the wilderness. The "kids" needed a refresher course. :) )