OT Timeline Project Part 2

By Lukas P.
  • 1800 BCE

    The Fall

    Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge. Sin is introduced. Genesis 3
  • 1800 BCE

    Creation

    God creates the world in 6 days, rests on the 7th. God created Adam and Eve. Genesis 1-2
  • 1750 BCE

    The Flood

    Noah prepares and builds the ark, and the flood destroys everything but the people and animals on the ark. Genesis 6-9
  • 1700 BCE

    Covenant with Abraham

    Confirms his covenant, changed his name from Abram to Abraham. Genesis 15,17
  • 1700 BCE

    Tower of Babel

    Humanity's attempt to build a tower to heaven leads to languages being confused. Genesis 11
  • 1700 BCE

    Call of Abraham

    God promises land and descendants to Abram. Genesis 12
  • 1680 BCE

    Isaac is born

    The promise of Abraham being fulfilled in Isaac.
    Genesis 21
  • 1500 BCE

    Jacob and Esau

    Struggle between Isaac’s two sons. Death of Isaac.
    Genesis 25-36
  • 1400 BCE

    Joseph's journey

    Joseph a slave in Egypt. From betrayal to power in Egypt. Death of Joseph. Genesis 37-50
  • 1300 BCE

    God's deliverance

    Israel suffers in Egypt. Plagues were sent to Egypt onto Pharaoh. God delivers Israel from slavery in Egypt. Moses guides the children of Israel through the Red Sea, God parts it for them. Exodus 12-14
    Prominent Figures: Moses
  • 1290 BCE

    Receiving the Law

    God gives the Ten Command-ments to Moses.
    Exodus 20
  • 1250 BCE

    God gives laws

    God gives many laws to Moses. God speaks to Moses.
    Leviticus
  • Period: 1250 BCE to 1210 BCE

    Wandering in the desert

    Israel's 40 years of wandering. Numbers
  • 1100 BCE

    Conquest of Canaan

    Joshua leads Israel into the Promised Land. Joshua 1-24
  • 1050 BCE

    Establishment of the Monarchy (1 Samuel 8)

    Key Event: Israel demanded a king; Saul was anointed as the first king. Prominent Characters:
    Saul: First king of Israel.
    Samuel: Prophet who anoints Saul.
  • 1050 BCE

    Period of the Judges

    Samson defeats the Philistines. Israel is led by judges before the monarchy.
  • 1035 BCE

    David's rise and Saul's decline

    David anointed and introduced to Saul. David’s victory over Goliath, David Struggles with Saul, Saul’s final battle (1 Samuel 16-31).
  • 1010 BCE

    Reign of King David

    Key Event: David defeats Goliath; and becomes king after Saul's death. (2 Samuel 1-5).
    Key Event: David unites the tribes and establishes Jerusalem as the capital. (2 Samuel 5).
    Prominent Characters:
    David: Second king, known for military conquests and establishing a dynasty.
    Jonathan: David's close friend and Saul's son.
    Bathsheba: Wife of Uriah, significant in David's story.
  • Period: 970 BCE to 930 BCE

    Reign of King Solomon

    Key Event: Solomon builds the First Temple in Jerusalem. (1 Kings 6).
    Key Event: Solomon’s wisdom and wealth, along with his downfall due to idolatry. (1 Kings 3-11).
    Prominent Characters:
    Solomon: Son of David, known for wisdom and wealth.
    Queen of Sheba: Visits Solomon to test his wisdom.
  • 931 BCE

    Division of the Kingdom

    Key Event: Following Solomon's death, the kingdom splits into Israel (Northern Kingdom) and Judah (Southern Kingdom). (1 Kings 12).
    Prominent Characters:
    Rehoboam: Solomon's son; king of Judah.
    Jeroboam: Servant of Solomon; becomes king of Israel.
  • Period: 931 BCE to 586 BCE

    The Period of the Kings (Israel and Judah)

    Key Event: Various kings rule over Israel and Judah, many turning to idolatry. (1 Kings 12 - 2 Kings 17).
    Prominent Kings of Israel:
    Ahab: Reigned circa 874-853 BC.
    Jeroboam II: Reigned circa 786-746 BC.
    Omri: Reigned circa 876-869 BC.
    Prominent Kings of Judah:
    Asa: Reigned circa 911-870 BC.
    Jehoshaphat: Reigned circa 872-848 BC.
    Hezekiah: Reigned circa 715-686 BC.
  • Period: 870 BCE to 700 BCE

    Prophetic Activity

    Key Event: Prophets like Elijah and Elisha confront kings and call the people back to God. (1 Kings 17 - 2 Kings 13).
    Key Event: Isaiah’s prophetic ministry calls for repentance and warns of impending judgment.
    Prominent Characters:
    Elijah: Prophet known for confronting Ahab and the prophets of Baal.
    Elisha: Successor to Elijah, performs many miracles.
  • 721 BCE

    Fall of the Northern Kingdom (Israel)

    Key Event: Israel falls to Assyria. (2 Kings 17).
    Prominent Characters:
    Hosea: Last king of Israel; prophesied during this time.
  • 586 BCE

    Judah’s Decline and Prophecies of Judgment

    Key Event: Judah faces an invasion and is eventually taken captive by Babylon. (2 Kings 25).
    Prominent Characters:
    Isaiah: Prophesies during the reign of several kings, calling for faithfulness to God and foretelling judgment and restoration. Exile-Return