Israel Timeline

  • 2166 BCE

    God's Promise to Abraham

    God's Promise to Abraham
    He would multiply his descendants as the stars in the sky. He would be their God and give them a specific piece of land forever. Abraham gives a purpose for all his descendants.
  • 1728 BCE

    Joseph

    Joseph
    Jacob and his envious brothers sell him into slavery, in biblical Egypt. He was falsely accused of assault and thrown into prison. It shows the presents of the Israelites and showcases Joseph's remarkable forgiveness and loyalty.
  • 1446 BCE

    The Ten plagues and the Exodus

    The Ten plagues and the Exodus
    The Great Lord said let my people go, so that they may worship me. The Lord said to the Israelites, if you do not let my people go I will plague your whole country with frogs. They represent God's power to punish Pharaoh for refusing to free the Israelites.
  • 1446 BCE

    The Passover

    The Passover
    The Passover commemorates the story of the Israelites departure from ancient Egypt. God sent the ten plagues upon the Egyptians to force Pharaoh to release the Hebrew people. The Passover reminds us of the children of Israel.
  • 1446 BCE

    God parts the Red Sea

    God parts the Red Sea
    Allowing the Israelties led by Moses to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army by walking throughthe sea on dry ground. The parting of the Red Sea signifies God's power to deliver his people from slavery and establish them as a nation. Jesus walks on water, so we can glorify him in all we do.
  • 1445 BCE

    The Ten Commandments

    The Ten Commandments
    The Ten Commandments say that you should only worship one God, honor your parents, refrain from murder, adultery, theft, lying, and coveting, and should keep the Sabbath day holy. The significance is not stealing, and treating your parents with honor. The ten commandments tells us to serve God in our words and our actions.
  • 1445 BCE

    Wandering in the Wilderness

    Wandering in the Wilderness
    Moses possessed no book of God's Word,and no one went to him to give him fellowship. He just went to the Wilderness. Wandering in the wilderness teaches us that walking with him gives us peace and comfort.
  • 1406 BCE

    Settling Canaan

    Settling Canaan
    Joshua leads Israel to settle into the promise land. The significance of Canaan is Covenant faithfulness. God told Abraham and his followers to leave Mesopotamia and go into Canaan.
  • 1064 BCE

    Samson

    Samson
    Samson marries a women named Delilah. He prayed to God for superhuman strength. He loses his superhuman strength when his hair is cut.
  • 1100

    Gideon

    Gideon
    Gideon asks for evidence that God is going to use him. God sends Gideon with 300 soldiers. God chooses Gideon to drive the Midianites out.