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1900 BCE
Abraham
Abraham is the first of three patriarchs of Judaism and plays a big role in Christianity, Judaism and Islam. He was born around 1800 BCE but a specific date can not be proven. As a young child he questioned his fathers beliefs and started teaching his own belief of a Creator making the entire universe. Abraham was called upon by God to leave his families land and move to a land promised to Abraham and his descendants, when Abraham accepted, that was the beginning of a covenant with God. -
1900 BCE
Abraham
This covenant with God meant there was obligations on both sides, they had certain obligations to God and God did to them. Abraham had to go through 10 tests and pass to prove his worthiness. Abraham traveled through what is now Israel, God promised this land to his descendants but Abraham was not able to have children. He eventually had a child with a maid, named Ishmael, then later on in life had one with his wife Sarah and named him Issac. This land would eventually be passed on to Issac. -
1731 BCE
God calls to Abraham
God calls to Abraham and promises him children and inheritance of the Land of Israel. His descendants will create a nation that will be a model for the world -
1676 BCE
Binding of Issac
God tests Abraham by telling him to give up his only son as a burnt offering. Eventually, an angel of the Lord restrained Abraham from harming Issac. -
1313 BCE
Exodus from Egypt
The freeing of the Israelite's from Egypt, under the leadership of Moses. -
957 BCE
Building the First Temple
David wanted to build a temple for God, but was not allowed because he participated in wars. His son, King Solomon built it for him. -
924 BCE
Division of the Kingdom
After King Solomon's death, the kingdom split into two, Judah and Israel. This caused political arguments and often lead to wars. -
586 BCE
Destruction of the First Temple
Babylonian conquests bring devastation, destruction and exhile by burning the First Temple. Those who are left are poor. -
538 BCE
Cyrus's decree
Cyrus of Persia allows the Jews to come back to Eretz Yisrael. Around 50,000 are lead back Zerubbabel. -
518 BCE
Jews are saved from massacre
Told in the Book of Esther, the Jews were saved from Hama, who was planning to kill all Jews. His plans were foiled by Esther, who rose to become the Queen of Persia. -
422 BCE
Babylonians conquer Israel
Babylonians conquer Israel and destroy temples. Babylonians think God has abandoned Jews and celebrate. -
312 BCE
Greeks conquer Israel
Greeks take over Israel. Different views on what was beautiful and holy made Greeks and Israelite's disagree. -
