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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.