Salvation History Timeline

By keelyschieffer
  • 2000 BCE

    Abraham born

    Abraham born
    Abraham is born to his father Terah and is named Abram mean "the father is exalted."
  • 1925 BCE

    Abraham & Sarah arrive in Canaan

    Abraham & Sarah arrive in Canaan
    Abraham, Sarah, and Lot travel to Canaan after the Lord makes a promise to them if they agree to go.
  • 1900 BCE

    Sarah gives birth to Isaac

    Sarah gives birth to Isaac
    Sarah is barren, but God grants her with the gift of Isaac, which means the laughter of God.
  • 1836 BCE

    Rebekah gives birth to Jacob & Esau

    Rebekah gives birth to Jacob & Esau
    Esau is the eldest and Jacob is born holding Esau’s foot.
  • 1750 BCE

    Israelites settle in Egypt

    Israelites settle in Egypt
    Israelites become numerous and wealthy in Egypt. The new pharaoh dears the Israelites so he enslaves them and orders that all newborn babies be killed.
  • 1290 BCE

    Moses leads the Exodus from Egypt

    Moses leads the Exodus from Egypt
    Moses parts the Red Sea as Pharaoh's army pursues them.
  • 1250 BCE

    Joshua invades Canaan with the Israelites

    Joshua invades Canaan with the Israelites
    The Israelites suffer through many years of warfare with the people already settled in Canaan.
  • 1200 BCE

    Judges (Deborah, Samson, etc) lead Israelites in Canaan.

    Judges (Deborah, Samson, etc) lead Israelites in Canaan.
    Samson and Deborah, leaders of the 12 tribes lead the Israelites in battle.
  • 1020 BCE

    Saul is named 1st king of Israel.

    Saul is named 1st king of Israel.
    Old judges were corrupted so Saul is named the first king.
  • 1000 BCE

    King David names Jerusalem as the capital.

    King David names Jerusalem as the capital.
    David fights Goliath and becomes the king. He unites the 12 tribes and makes Jerusalem the capital.
  • 961 BCE

    King Solomon builds the Temple.

    King Solomon builds the Temple.
    King Solomon builds a temple in Jerusalem.
  • 922 BCE

    Kingdom divides into Israel and Judah.

    Kingdom divides into Israel and Judah.
    Solomon dies and the kingdom divides into 2; people become extremely unfaithful.
  • 760 BCE

    Time of the prophet Amos.

    Time of the prophet Amos.
    First of the prophets (was a minor twelve prophet) to write down the messages he received.
  • 721 BCE

    Assyrians conquer Israel.

    Assyrians conquer Israel.
    The chaotic northern kingdom falls to the Assyrians.
  • 587 BCE

    Babylonians conquer Judah.

    Babylonians conquer Judah.
    The southern kingdom falls to the Babylonians losing faith.
  • 538 BCE

    Persians allow Jews to return to Judah.

    Persians allow Jews to return to Judah.
    Persians conquer the Babylonians and allow the Jews to return to Jerusalem.
  • 332 BCE

    Greeks conquer Holy Land.

    Greeks conquer Holy Land.
    Alex the Great takes over the Holy Land and cruelly lead for 300 years.
  • 166 BCE

    Maccabees revolt against Greeks.

    Maccabees revolt against Greeks.
    Some Jews, Maccabees, rebel and take back Jerusalem.
  • 63 BCE

    Romans conquer Holy Land

    Romans conquer Holy Land
    The oppressive Romans take over the Holy land leaving the Jews in search for a Messiah.
  • 5 BCE

    Jesus is born

    Jesus is born
    Jesus was born in Bethlehem in a manager and three kings brought him gifts. He will be our Messiah.