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2000 BCE
Abraham Goes To Canaan
Abraham leaves Mesopotamia and travels to Canaan along with his family/ -
1700 BCE
The Israelites Become Slaves
Israelites’ growth in Egypt worry the pharaoh. Hebrews became slaves of the Egyptians. -
1200 BCE
Moses Leads Israelites Back To Canaan
Moses to leads the Israelites out of Egypt, journey this called the Exodus. Their journey lasts 40 years -
1052 BCE
King Saul
Saul becomes first king of Israel. He isn’t a strong king -
1000 BCE
King David
David becomes king of Israel at 30 years old. Jerusalem is chosen as the capital, and David brings all tribes together during his reign -
965 BCE
King Solomon
David’s son Solomon becomes king of Israel. Builds a great Temple of God in Jerusalem which becomes the center of religious life and a symbol of their faith -
930 BCE
Israel Divides
After Solomon dies Israel splits into two kingdoms called Judah and Israel due to conflicts. People in Judah are known as Jews. -
586 BCE
Judah Captured
Babylonians conquer Judah, enslave people, destroy Solomon’s Temple, and capture Jerusalem. -
530 BCE
Diaspora
Persians conquered Chaldeans and allow Jews to go to Jerusalem, while others moved to different parts of Persian Empire. -
160 BCE
Maccabees Revolt
Jewish family, Maccabees,led a revolt tired of foreign rule. The revolt was successful and the Jews were able to rule their own kingdom -
63 BCE
Romans Conquer Jews
Jews are conquered by Romans. Taxes burden people. Romans had no respect for the Jewish religion. -
Period: 66 to 73
Jews revolt
66- The Jews revolt are led by the Zealots, a very rebellious group of Jews. They convince others to rebel against the Romans.
73 -Jewish Revolt Ends as Romans capture the last of the Zealots in Masada. -
70
Romans destroy Second Temple
Romans destroy Second Temple located in Jerusalem. soldiers remove valuable objects and set them on fire. Jewish fighters try defend temple -
132
Jews Are Banned
Jews rebel a second time, Roman officials say any Jew in or near Jerusalem would be killed. Jewish people migrate to the Mediterranean region.