Historical Timeline of Biblical Events - Created by Dwaine and Cheryl Senechal

Alt: Abraham's Birth

2140 BCE

Literal 1 Kings Timing
Based on literal 400 yrs slavery from time they entered Goshen.

Alt: Isaac's Birth

2040 BCE

Literal 1 Kings Timing
Based on literal 400 yrs slavery from time they entered Goshen.

Abraham's Life

Period: 2000 BCE to 1825 BCE

Date of birth approximate. Dates ranging from 1954BC to 2012BC. He lived 175 years.

Alt: Jacob's Birth

1980 BCE

Literal 1 Kings Timing
Based on literal 400 yrs slavery from time they entered Goshen.

Isaac is Born

1900 BCE

Isaac's Life

Period: 1900 BCE to 1720 BCE

Based on 2000 date of Abrahams birth. Lived 180 years.

Alt: Goshen

1850 BCE

Literal 1 Kings Timing
Based on literal 400 yrs slavery from time they entered Goshen.

The Birth of Jacob and Esau

1840 BCE

Jacob's Life

Period: 1840 BCE to 1693 BCE

Based on 2000 date of Abrahams birth. Lived for 147 years.

Joseph's Life

Period: 1763 BCE to 1653 BCE

Based on 2000 date of Abrahams birth. Lived 110 years.

Joseph Sold to Egypt aprox age 17

1746 BCE

Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives, and he brought their father a bad report about them.

Gen 37:2

Hebrews Migrate to Goshen in Egypt

1710 BCE

And Jacob said to Pharaoh, “The days of the years of my pilgrimage are one hundred and thirty years; few and evil have been the days of the years of my life, and they have not attained to the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage.”

Gen 47:9
(Based on Abrahams birth at 2000)

The Exodus: Based on 1 Kings 1 480yr time stamp

1450 BCE

And it came to pass in the four hundred and [a]eightieth year after the children of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of [b]Ziv, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the Lord

Saul Anointed First King of The Children Of Israel

1052 BCE

Then Samuel said to all the people, “This is the man the LORD has chosen as your king. No one in all Israel is like him!” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” Then Samuel told the people what the rights and duties of a king were. He wrote them down on a scroll and placed it before the LORD. Then Samuel sent the people home again. - Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (1 Sa 10:24–25). Tyndale House Publishers.

King David Reigns Over A United Kingdom

Period: 1014 BCE to 974 BCE

King Solomon's Reign -United Kingdom

Period: 974 BCE to 934 BCE

King Solomon's Temple Begins Construction

970 BCE

King Solomon Dies And The End Of A United Kingdom

932 BCE

Rehoboam -Becomes King

931 BCE

The Kingdom is Divided

930 BCE

King Rehoboam's Reigns Judah -Southern Kingdom

Period: 930 BCE to 914 BCE

King Rehoboam lost the kingdom because God Promised to rip the kingdom from Solomon's son, because of Solomon's sin.
"For they have forsaken me and have bowed down to Astarte, goddess of the Sidonians, Chemosh, god of Moab, and Milcom, god of the Ammonites. They have not walked in my ways or done what is right in my eyes, according to my statutes and my ordinances, as David his father did" - 1 Kings 11:33

King Shishak of Egypt Attacks Jerusalem

925 BCE

He ruled from 945 to 924 25 In the fifth year of King Rehoboam, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem. 26 He carried off the treasures of the temple of the Lord and the treasures of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields Solomon had made.
I Kings 14 2 And it happened in the fifth year of King Rehoboam that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they had transgressed against the Lord
2 Chronicles

King Jeroboam I Becomes King

922 BCE

King Jeroboam I Rules The Nation Of Israel

Period: 922 BCE to 901 BCE

King Abijam's Becomes king

913 BCE

King Abijam's (Abijah) RulesThe Nation Of Judah

Period: 913 BCE to 911 BCE

He was a wicked KIng

Asa -Becomes kings

911 BCE

King Asa Rules The Nation of Judah

Period: 911 BCE to 870 BCE

Nadab - becomes King

901 BCE

King Nadab - Rules Israel North Kingdom

Period: 901 BCE to 901 BCE

King Baasha - Rules Israel North Kingdom

Period: 900 BCE to 877 BCE

King Elah -Rules Israel North Kingdom

Period: 877 BCE to 876 BCE

King Zimri -Rules Nation of Israel

876 BCE

King Omri -Rules Nation of Israel

Period: 876 BCE to 869 BCE

The Prophet Elijah Begin His ministry to Nation of Israel

Period: 873 BCE to 853 BCE

“Elijah is a Hebrew prophet who ranks with Moses in saving the religion of Yahweh from being corrupted by the nature worship of Baal. Elijah’s name means “Yahweh is my God” and is spelled Elias in some versions of the Bible. The story of his prophetic career in the northern kingdom of Israel during the reigns of Kings Ahab and Ahaziah is told in 1 Kings 17–19 and 2 Kings 1–2.

King Jehoshaphat Rules Judah

Period: 870 BCE to 848 BCE

King Ahab-Rules Nation of Israel

Period: 869 BCE to 850 BCE

Elisha's Ministry to The Nation of Israel

Period: 853 BCE to 793 BCE

The popular traditions about Elisha (2 Kings 2–13) sketch a charismatic, quasi–ecstatic figure, very similar to Elijah. Like his mentor, Elisha was a passionate exponent of the ancient religious and cultural traditions of Israel, which both felt to be threatened by the ruling dynasty of Omri, which was in alliance with Phoenicia. As a prophet, Elisha was a political activist and revolutionary. He led a “holy war” that extinguished the house of Omri. (2 Kings 9–10).”

King Ahaziah -Rules Israel North Kingdom

Period: 850 BCE to 849 BCE

King Jehoram

Period: 849 BCE to 843 BCE

The prophet OBADIAH

848 BCE

OBADIAH'S MINISTRY TO EDOM

Period: 848 BCE to 841 BCE

King Ahaziah Rules Judah Briefly

841 BCE

Queen Mother Athaliah (descendant of the dynasty of Omni of Israel)

Period: 841 BCE to 835 BCE

King Jehoash (Joash) -Rules Israel North Kingdom

Period: 835 BCE to 796 BCE

King Amaziah

796 BCE

King Amaziah

Period: 796 BCE to 781 BCE

AMOS MINISTRY TO ISRAEL

Period: 783 BCE to 743 BCE

The Prohet Hosea's Ministry To The Nation of Israel

Period: 783 BCE to 732 BCE

Jonah's Ministry to Assyria

Period: 782 BCE to 753 BCE

King Uzziah

Period: 781 BCE to 740 BCE

King Jotham

Period: 740 BCE to 736 BCE

The Prophet Isaiah's Ministry To The Nation of Judah

Period: 740 BCE to 680 BCE

King Ahaz - Rules The Nation Of Judah

Period: 736 BCE to 716 BCE

MICAH MINISTRY TO JUDAH

Period: 735 BCE to 700 BCE

King Shalmaneseer V Of Assyria Conquers Nation of Israel

Period: 727 BCE to 722 BCE

King Hezekiah

716 BCE

King Hezekiah Cause a national Revival among the Jews

Hezekiah -Judah Southern Kingdom

Period: 716 BCE to 687 BCE

King Sennacherib Of Assyria Attacks The Nation Of Judah

Period: 704 BCE to 681 BCE

King Manasseh -Judah Southern Kingdom

Period: 697 BCE to 642 BCE

Isaiah's Prophecy Against Edom ISA 34:10

679 BCE

For it is the day of the Lord’s vengeance,
The year of recompense for the cause of Zion.
Its streams shall be turned into pitch,
And its dust into brimstone;
Its land shall become burning pitch.
10It shall not be quenched night or day;
Its smoke shall ascend forever.
From generation to generation it shall lie waste;

Amon

Period: 642 BCE to 640 BCE

Prophet Jeremiah enters the stage of world History

640 BCE

King Josiah Rules in Judah

Period: 640 BCE to 609 BCE

"Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. He did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight and followed the example of his ancestor David. He did not turn away from doing what was right."
Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (2 Ch 34:1–2). Tyndale House Publishers.

King Josiah

Period: 640 BCE to 609 BCE

ZEPHANIAH MINISTRY TO JUDAH

Period: 640 BCE to 609 BCE

King Ashurbanipal Of Assyria Dies

627 BCE

The Prophet Jeremiah's Ministry To The Nation Of Judah

Period: 626 BCE to 605 BCE

Draco - The Law Giver

621 BCE

The Greek lawgiver Draco drafts a proposed legal code for Athens with severe punishments (generally the death penalty) for all crimes, hence the word “draconian” (extremely harsh).

The Prophet Nahum's Prophecy to The Nation Of Assyria

614 BCE

1. Babylon and Medes Join forces against Assyria

612 BCE

Under King Nabopolassar, a combined force of Babylonians and Medes destroyed Nineveh and killed the Assyrian king.

3. The Babylonians marched on Haran

612 BCE

The Babylonians marched on Haran, and Necho, king of Egypt attempted to come to the aid of Assyria. Josiah, king of Judah attempted to intervene to stop Necho and met him at Megiddo.

4. Battle at Megiddo

612 BCE

In his [King Josiah’s] days Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt went up to the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates. King Josiah went to meet him, and Pharaoh Neco killed him at Megiddo, as soon as he saw him. (2 Kings 23:29)

2. Battle of Nineveh

612 BCE

Determined to end Assyrian dominance in Mesopotamia, Babylonia led an alliance in an attack against the Assyrian capital, Nineveh. The city was comprehensively sacked after a three-month siege, and Assyrian King Sinsharushkin was killed.
Ref: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Nineveh

Pharaoh Necho II Reign The Nation Of Egypt

Period: 610 BCE to 595 BCE

The biblical “Neco, King of Egypt” is identified with Pharaoh Nekau/Necho II1, one of the pharaohs of the 26th Dynasty, who ruled Egypt. Outside of these events, no other information is given in Scripture about Pharoah Necho II. Thankfully, numerous archaeological finds help us understand his reign and his life, which in turn, helps us understand the biblical accounts better.

Pharaoh Necho II installs Jehoiakim as King of Judah

609 BCE

The king of Egypt then installed Eliakim, the brother of Jehoahaz, as the next king of Judah and Jerusalem, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. Then Neco took Jehoahaz to Egypt as a prisoner. Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (2 Ch 36:4). Tyndale House Publishers.

Jehoahaz Becomes King

609 BCE

King Jehoiakim's Rules The Nation Of Judea

Period: 609 BCE to 598 BCE

In 609 BC Jehoiakim became the 18th King of Judah. It is important to note that Jehoiakim's was also called Eliakim. This can be verified in 2 Chronicles 36:4 The Bible Says: 6 Then King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to Jerusalem and captured it, and he bound Jehoiakim in bronze chains and led him away to Babylon. Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (2 Ch 36:6). Tyndale House Publishers.

The Head of Gold - The Babylonian Empire

Period: 609 BCE to 539 BCE

Jehoiakim

Period: 609 BCE to 598 BCE

Battle of Carchemish

605 BCE

Until 1956, the "battle of Carchemish" rested entirely on biblical evidence. Then, in 1956, J.D. Wiseman discovered a Babylonian tablet that gave details of the battle, confirming the Biblical account. "In [Leonard] Woolley's excavations at Carchemish a large private house was examined and produced finds bearing on these times. Bronze figurines of Egyptian gods bearing the name of Necho! Thus evidence of the presence of the Egyptians there

Prophecy of Jeremiah to Judah

605 BCE

This is what the LORD says: ‘I will destroy this nation that I built. I will uproot what I planted. 5 Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! I will bring great disaster upon all these people; but I will give you your life as a reward wherever you go. I, the LORD, have spoken!’ ” Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Je 45:4–5). Tyndale House Publishers.

The Lord allows Nebuchadnezzar to take articles from the temple

605 BCE

Ref. Dan 1:1
Daniel 1:1–2 (NLT): During the third year of King Jehoiakim’s reign in Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 The Lord gave him victory over King Jehoiakim of Judah and permitted him to take some of the sacred objects from the Temple of God. So Nebuchadnezzar took them back to the land of Babylonia and placed them in the treasure-house of his god.

The Prophet HABAKKUK

605 BCE

DANIEL MINISRTY TO EXILES

Period: 605 BCE to 535 BCE

HABAKKUK MINISTRY TO Judah

Period: 605 BCE to 597 BCE

The Prophet Jeremiah

604 BCE

Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Conquers Jerusalem

Period: 604 BCE to 592 BCE

Nebuchadnezzar Has Dream About The Succession Of Nations

603 BCE

Ref Daniel 2:1

King Jehoiachin's

598 BCE

King Jehoiachin began his reign But only reigned for 3 months. and we have archeological evidence supporting the biblical account.
The bible says: Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months and ten days. Jehoiachin did what was evil in the LORD’s sight. Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (2 Ch 36:9). Tyndale House Publishers.

King Jehoiachin

Period: 598 BCE to 597 BCE

The First Deportation to Babylon

597 BCE

The Reign of King Zedekia

Period: 597 BCE to 586 BCE

King Zedekiah Rules The Nation Of Judea

Period: 597 BCE to 586 BCE

Ezekiel's Ministry Begins

Period: 593 BCE to 571 BCE

King Zedekiah's Revolt against Babylon

Period: 588 BCE to 587 BCE

King Zedekiah he secretly entered into an alliance with the king of Egypt to throw off the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar. In the ninth year of his reign Zedekiah declared an open revolt against the Chaldeans (Babylonians). Again Nebuchadnezzar led a vast army to crush the revolt.

The 2nd Deportation to Babylon

587 BCE

Babylon Destroys The Temple

586 BCE

Jeremiah's Prophecy Against Edom Fulfilled

586 BCE

Edomite settlement in the southern parts of the Kingdom of Judah and parts of the Negev down to Timna had started already before the destruction of the kingdom by Nebuchadnezzar II in 587/86 BC, both by peaceful penetration and by military means and taking advantage of the already-weakened state of Judah
Ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edom

The Propet Baruch's prophecy to Nation Of Judah

582 BCE

Belshazzar sees the writing on the wall

542 BCE

Ref. Dan. 7

Cyrus (Persia) conquers Babylon

Period: 539 BCE to 530 BCE

The Chest of Silver - The Medo-Persian Empire

Period: 539 BCE to 331 BCE

Daniel Has A Vision Of a Ram and Goat

535 BCE

Ref. Dan 8

The Reign Of King Darius

522 BCE

Darius I, byname Darius the Great, (born 550 bc—died 486), king of Persia in 522–486 bc, one of the greatest rulers of the Achaemenid dynasty, who was noted for his administrative genius and for his great building projects.
Ref. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Darius-I

Gabriel Reveals 70 weeks to Daniel - Dan. 9:1-27

522 BCE

It was the first year of the reign of Darius the Mede, the son of Ahasuerus, who became king of the Babylonians.* 2 During the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, learned from reading the word of the LORD, as revealed to Jeremiah the prophet, that Jerusalem must lie desolate for seventy years.* 3 So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and fasting. I also wore rough burlap and sprinkled myself with ashes.

The Reign of Daruis the Great

Period: 522 BCE to 486 BCE

Darius I, byname Darius the Great, (born 550 BC—died 486), king of Persia in 522–486 BC, one of the greatest rulers of the Achaemenid dynasty, who was noted for his administrative genius and for his great building projects. Darius attempted several times to conquer Greece; his fleet was destroyed by a storm in 492, and the Athenians defeated his army at Marathon in 490.

HAGGAI PROPHECY TO POST EXILE

520 BCE

ZECHARIAH MINISTRY TO POST EXILES

Period: 519 BCE to 480 BCE

MALACHIA PROPHECY TO POST EXILE

450 BCE

Joel Ministry to Post-Exile

Period: 450 BCE to 400 BCE

Plato

387 BCE

Plato, a disciple of Socrates, founds his Academy in a sacred grove near Athens. Aristotle is his pupil. Plato helps to lay the foundation of natural philosophy, science and Western philosophy. The classic “Socratic Dialogues,” which consists of 35 dialogues and 13 letters, is generally ascribed to Plato.

Rome Begins TO Build Roads

370 BCE

Romans commence building their legendary empire road network. The first road runs from Rome to the Alban Hills (to the southeast) and is used primarily for military traffic. Of course, road networks only work to Rome’s advantage as long as Rome remains the superior military power. Later, Rome’s enemies will use these same roads to penetrate the epicentre of the empire.

Rome Begins Build Roads

370 BCE

Romans commence building their legendary empire road network. The first road runs from Rome to the Alban Hills (to the southeast) and is used primarily for military traffic. Of course, road networks only work to Rome’s advantage as long as Rome remains the superior military power. Later, Rome’s enemies will use these same roads to penetrate the epicentre of the empire.

REVOLT AGAINST ARTAXERXES

350 BCE

Revolt of the Jews against Artaxerxes III in Persia. Little concrete detail is known of this saga.

Alexander The Great Conquers The Known World

333 BCE

The Thighs of Bronze -The Greek Empire

Period: 331 BCE to 63 BCE

Daniel's Four Horns Prophecy Fulfilled

323 BCE

Daniel's Four Horns Prophecy Fulfilled

Ptolemies invades Palestine and Egypt.

323 BCE

Ref. Hannibal 247-182 BC

Daniel’s Prophecy Of One Horn Becoming Four -Fulfilled!

323 BCE

Kingdom of Greece Divided among Alexander’s four Generals

323 BCE

Ref. Josephus Now when Alexander, king of Macedon, had put an end to the dominion of the Persians, and had settled the affairs in Judea after the forementioned manner, he ended his life. And as his government fell among many, Antigonus obtained Asia, Seleucus Babylon; and of the other nations which were there, Lysimachus governed the Hellespont, and Cassander possessed Macedonia; as did Ptolemy the son of Lagus seize upon Egypt.

Antigonus controls Asia

323 BCE

Ref. Josephus
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2848/2848-h/2848-h.htm#link122HCH0001

Seleucus Controls Babylon

323 BCE

Ref. Josephus

Cassander controls Macedonia

323 BCE

Ref Josephus

Ptolemy controlled Egypt

323 BCE

Lysimachus governed the Hellespont

323 BCE

Antiochus III the Great

241 BCE

Antiochus III the Great (/ænˈtaɪəkəs/; Greek: Ἀντίoχoς Μέγας Antiochos Megas; c. 241 – 3 July 187 BC)[1] was a Greek Hellenistic king and the 6th ruler of the Seleucid Empire, reigning from 222 to 187 BC.[2][3][4] He ruled over the region of Syria and large parts of the rest of western Asia towards the end of the 3rd century BC.

Daniels little Horn Prophecy fulfilled

Period: 200 BCE to 142 BCE

The Seleucid Greeks expanded the empire from Syria to Asia Minor to the Indus River and became the largest of the 4 Greek empires dominating even the Promised Land of the Jews

ANTIOCHUS IV EPHIPANES

175 BCE

Ascends to the Seleucid throne. Original name: Mithridates. Syrian Seleucid king Antiochus IV Epiphanes, successor to the Egyptian Ptolemies (who, in turn, are successors to Alexander the Great).
His adversaries called him “The Mad One.”

ANTIOCHUS EPHIPANES -LINE IN THE SAND

168 BCE

The Roman ambassador (Gaius Popillus Laenas) in Egypt confronts Antiochus and demands that he withdraw from Egypt. The ambassador draws a circle in the sand around Antiochus. The ambassador demands that Antiochus—prior to crossing the circle line in the sand commit to withdrawing his forces from Egypt. Failing to do so would provoke war with Rome. Antiochus then capitulates and withdraws from Egypt. This is where the phrase "line in the sand" comes from.

The Beginning Of Roman World Dominance

168 BCE

Maccabean Revolt Against Antiochus lV

167 BCE

Ref. -Grun

Roman Has 7 Provinces

146 BCE

The Empire of Rome to have 7 provinces. Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, The 2 Spains, Gallia, Transalpine, Africa, and Macedonia

Antiochus IV Epiphanes

142 BCE

Antiochus IV Epiphanes, (Greek: “God Manifest”) also called Antiochus Epimanes (the Mad), (born c. 215 BCE—died 164, Tabae, Iran)

Simon Maccabeus Expels Syria From Jerusalem

135 BCE

Aurelia Gives Birth to Julius Caesar

100 BCE

Aurelia gives birth to Gauis Julius Caesar.

Emperor Julius Caesar

Period: 100 BCE to 43 BCE

Emperor of Rome

Gaius Julius Caesar Enter political Life

85 BCE

Gaius Julius Caesar, at the age of 15 entered political Life

Herod The Great

73 BCE

Herod, byname Herod the Great, Latin Herodes Magnus, (born 73 BCE—died March/April, 4 BCE, Jericho, Judaea), Roman-appointed king of Judaea (37–4 BCE), who built many fortresses, aqueducts, theatres, and other public buildings and generally raised the prosperity of his land but who was the centre of political and family intrigues in his later years. The New Testament portrays him as a tyrant, into whose kingdom Jesus of Nazareth was born.

The Legs of Iron and Feet of Iron and Clay - The Roman Empire

Period: 63 BCE to 70

Herod Antipas Is Born

21 BCE

Son of Herod The Great

Augustus Caesar Enter The Stage Of World History

16 BCE

Emperor Augustus Caesar Rules Rome

Period: 16 BCE to 14

Publius Sulpicius Quirinius - Luke 2:1

12 BCE

Publius Sulpicius Quirinius was a Roman general and governor who subdued at least two rebellious regions in the Roman Empire for Caesar Augustus. Born near Rome in 51 BC, Quirinius rose quickly through the Roman ranks and at 37 years of age led a campaign in 14 BC against the Marmaridae, a North African tribe that was plundering in Cyrenaica (Libya today). After he defeated them, Caesar Augustus made him Consul in 12 BC

Judea Annexed By Rome Rome's Taxation Imposed

6 BCE

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
Ref. Luke 2:1-2

Because of Taxation Joseph Returns to Bethlehem

6 BCE

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Beth-lehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

Jesus The Prophesied Messiah Enter the Stage of World History

5 BCE

Daniel tells us, when referring to the empire with Iron Legs and feet mixed Clay - That “in the days of those Kings God himself would setup a kingdom.
Jesus the prophesied Messiah is born. He is the long awaited "King Of The Jesus". The ruling religious and political class were expecting the messiah's birth, but of the prophecies of Daniel.

Wise Men Looking For New King of The Jews

5 BCE

Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men* from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?

Josephus And Mary Go to Egypt

5 BCE

13 After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,” the angel said. “Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”

Herod "The Great" Dies

4 BCE

His "Kingdom" was divided by his four sons

Herod Antipas Begins to Rule in Jersulam

4 BCE

About 4 BCE Herod Antipas inherited part of his father’s kingdom after the Roman emperor Augustus adjusted his father’s will. He restored the damage caused in the period between his father’s death and the approval of the will, restoring two towns, one of which he renamed in honour of the Roman imperial family. In the Gospel According to Luke (13:32), Jesus is reported as having referred to him with contempt as “that fox.”

Prophetess Anna Blesses the Messiah and Her Prophecy

5

Tiberius Began To Bear Full Ruling Authority Over Rome

11

Prophet John The Baptist Enters the Stage of History

24

And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?,(Jn. 1:19). He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. (Jn. 1:23).

John the Baptist

Period: 24 to 29

Apart from Jesus Christ, John the Baptist is probably the most theologically significant figure in the Gospels. His entrance into the world was marked by angelic proclamation and divine intervention. John's birth not only parallels that of Jesus but echoes the momentous occasion of the birth of Isaac to Abraham and Sarah. John is clearly a pivotal figure in the salvation history of God.

The Coming Of God's Promised King And Kingdom!

25

In the days of those kings, God himself shall set up a Kingdom that will never end! - Dan 2

Jesus is Baptized His Ministry Begins

25

Jewish Messiah Killed

28

Stephen is Martyred

34

This marks the beginning of the tribulation.

Peter Becomes Bishop of Antioch

35

(Ref. Needed)

Roman Emperor Tiberius is Murder

37

Roman Emperor Tiberius smothered to hasten his death
(Ref. Needed)

Nero -The Beast Of Revelaton Enter The Stage of World History

37

Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus was born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; on 15 December AD 37 He was adopted by the Roman emperor Claudius at the age of 13 and succeeded him on the throne. Nero seems to have been popular with the members of his Praetorian Guard, and with lower-class commoners in Rome and the provinces but was deeply resented by the Roman aristocracy. Most contemporary sources describe him as tyrannical, self-indulgent, and debauched.

Herod (Antipas) Dies

39

One Of The First Christian Churches Erected

40

One of the First churches Erected was at Corinth.

Roman Emperor Caligula Assassinated

41

Ref. Needed

James Bishop At Jerusalem

42

Ref. Needed

Rabbi Saul Of Tarsus becomes a Christ Follower

43

The Apostle Paul's Missionary Travels

Period: 45 to 67

Plutarch Enters The Stage Of World History

47

Greek Historian and Philosopher

Council of Jerusalem

49

Add Ref.

Emperor Claudius Poisoned By His Wife

54

Add Ref.

Nero - "The Beast" Rules Rome

54

Nero became emperor with the support of the Praetorian Guard and the Senate. In the early years of his reign Nero was advised and guided by his mother Agrippina, his tutor Seneca the Younger, and his praetorian prefect Sextus Afranius Burrus, but he soon sought to rule independently and to rid himself of restraining influences. His power struggle with his mother was eventually resolved when he had her murdered.

Nero Orders Death of his Mother

59

Add Ref.

Nero murders his wife and Marries Poppaea

60

Brittian Revolts Against Rome

60

Queen Boudicca leads revolt against Rome

Parthians Revolt Against Rome

62

James The Just Martyred in Jerusalem

62

Great Fire of Rome

64

Rome Begins to Persecute Christ Followers

64

The Apostle Peter is Crucified Upside Down

64

–Crucified upside–down by Rome – in Rome. This has become a tradition within the church. However, it most likely the Peter was beheaded in Rome around 67 by Nero, as was Paul. Ref.http://www.jewishhistorytimeline.com/timeline/c-64-ce-peter/

The First Persecution of The Church Under Nero

64

Nero Murders His Pregnant Wife Poppaea

65

Roman Procurator Gessius Florus Murders 3,600 Jewss

66

He had 2000 Jews crucified in May - Oct 66 AD.

Christ Followers Flee Judea!

66

Those who believe the words of Jesus fled for Judea before the Big Trouble begins

Jewish Revolt Against The Roman’s!

66

Jewish Army defeats Romans at Masada

66

10,000 Jews Killed in Damascus and Syria

66

20,000 Jews Killed in Caesarea

66

Roman Begin To Occupy Cities Across Judea, Samaria, Egypt,Syria and Asia

66

Jews are attacked and killed

Jews Defeat General Cestius Gallus

66

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Civil War Breaks Out In Jerusalem!

66

A war between 3 different factions of Jews breaks out in Jerusalem

General Vespasian and Titus his son Invade Judea!

67

They arrived in Judea from Syria with four Roman legions. The purpose was to put an end to Jewish revolt and uprising.

Gaul and Spain Revolt Against Rome

67

Paul Is Beheaded At Rome

67

Roman Army Destroys Jewish Community at Qumran

68

In 1959 Scrolls were found that we refer to as the “Dead Sea scrolls” Very important to students of theology and history both.

The Year Of The Four Emperors

Period: 68 to 69

Nero is succeeded by Galba, Otho, Vitellius and finally Vespasian

General Titus Begins the Siege of Jerusalem

69

The Romans Destory The Temple

70

Josephus claims temple was destroyed 01 19 70AD. He also claimed that in less than 1 year 1,197,000 Jews were killed. The remaining Jews were sold into slavery.

2nd Persecution Of the Church Under Domitian

96

Simon Bar Kokhba Leads Rebellion Against Rome

132

The remaining rejecting Jesus of Nazareth as messiah, believe Simon Bar Kokhba is the true Messiah. Under his leadership Jews Revolt again against Rome 132 AD to 135 AD

General Julius Severus Crushs Simons Revolts

135

As a result 580,000 die because of Simon Bar Kokhba claims

The Message Of Christ Kingdom Goes To Lutetia

300

The Kingdom Spreads and Converts Lutetia.

Period: 300 to 400

Lutetia Parisiorum was the capital of the Parisii, a tribe in ancient Gaul. No less than three bathhouses have been identified, proving that Lutetia was pretty large. By the mid-third century, the city had a Christian community.We do not know much about them, but their presence is logical, because one of them is known to have been martyred: Saint Dionysus (Saint-Denis), who was beheaded during the reign of Valerian.

Rome - Changed By The Kingdom

312

By this date, Christianity had already converted a significant but unknown proportion of at least the urban population of the empire including a small number of the elite classes. Constantine ended the intermittent persecution of Christianity with the Edict of Milan, in fact, a quote from a letter of the emperor Licinius by Eusebius, which granted tolerance to all religions, but specifically mentions Christianity.

The Kingdom Spreads To Armenian

314

Saint Gregory the Illuminator or Enlightener (previously known as Grigor Lusavorich, c. 239 - c. 330 CE) was the first bishop of the Armenian church, and he is widely credited with converting King Tiridates the Great to Christianity, formally establishing the Armenian Church, and spreading that religion throughout his country. Saint Gregory is the patron saint of Armenia.

Mohammed Enters The Stage of History

570