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3000 BCE
David Founds Jerusalem
King David established Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in 3000 A.D. His son, Solomon, commissioned the first temple to be built. -
1940 BCE
Abraham Sent to Sacrifice Isaac
God told Abraham to take his only son, Isaac, to Moriah. They arrived to Moriah, and Abraham tried to kill his son. Before he could, an angel told him not to. He obeyed and sacrificed a ram instead. Then he was blessed for being obedient. -
1446 BCE
Exodus from Egypt
'The Book of Exodus' was written by Moses. It recorded Israel's experience as slaves in Egypt. It also lists the laws God gave to the Israelites. -
836 BCE
Solomon becomes King
Before David's death, he appointed his son, Solomon, as the king when he was only 12 years old. -
821 BCE
God's Covenant With Abraham
God made a promise to Abraham that required nothing of him. God promised Abraham 3 things; of land, of descendants, and of blessing and redemption. -
722 BCE
Assyrians Conquer Northern Kingdom of Israel
The city of Samaria was overtaken by Assyrians. The following thee years, Assyrians manage to conquer Israel all together. -
617 BCE
Revolt of the Maccabees
A priest known as Mattathias led Jews and his sons to rebel against the Seleucid Empire. They succeeded and gained independence. -
597 BCE
Nebuchadnezzer Conquers Judah
Nebuchadnezzar besieged Judah in 597 B.C. during Jehoiachin's reign. After that, Judah remained under Babylonian control until 586 B.C. -
539 BCE
Cyrus Conquers Babylon
Cyrus the Great used military strategies to conquer Babylon. He made an unexpected attack during their celebration. He let the Euphrates River into the land and claimed it. -
63 BCE
Romans Capture Jerusalem
After civil war broke out, Rome helped Pharisees defeat Saduccees and helped itself to Israel's land.
