Does the Quran offer accurate historical insights? This question is topic #5 in a seven step evaluation of the accuracy and inspiration of the Quran. 
Historical accuracy is a necessary, but not sufficient, measure to gauge whether the Muslim holy book has the mark of divine inspiration. There are several brief accounts in the Quran which mention stories and people who are part of the history of the Bible. Do these contradict? If there are discrepancies, which history should be preferred?