Timeline of Jewish History

Jewish History Begins

1900 BCE

Jewish history began somewhere after 1900 B.C.E with Abraham in the land of Canaan.

The Israelites Suffered Slavery

1500 BCE

From 1500-1290 B.C.E the Israelites suffered from slavery in Egypt.

Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt

1290 BCE

Around 1290-1000 B.C.E Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt (the Exodus)

The Kingdom of Israel was formed

1000 BCE

In 1000 B.C.E the kingdom of Israel was formed and ruled by Saul followed by David.David established Jerusalem as the central of his people. (David lived during this time)

David, King of Israel

1000 BCE

What did the person experience where he lived?
David united all 12 tribes of Israel into one nation and led the Israel in defeating the Philistines and conquering much of the surrounding.
Two significant readings/passages from scripture about the person.
1 Samuel 17
Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Sokoh and Azekah.

David, King of Israel 3

1000 BCE

2 lessons we might learn from this person.
To be God’s leader requires COURAGE
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1

David, King of Israel 2

1000 BCE

Passage 2
Psalm 27 1-4
Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 2 Lessons
To be God’s leader requires PATIENCE.
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14

Kingdoms were destroyed

721 BCE

The northern kingdom was destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 B.C.E. The southern kingdom survived until 597 B.C.E, when its leading citizens were captured by the Babylonians in 587 B.C.E.

Persians vs Babylonians

539 BCE

In 539 B.C.E the Persians defeated the Babylonians, and the exiles were allowed to return to Jerusalem. From this point on they were known as Jews.

Jews return from Babylonian exile

370 BCE

The exile formally ended in 538 B.C.E, when the Persian conqueror of Babylonia, Cyrus the Great, gave the Jews permission to return to Palestine.

Romans invade Israel

63 BCE

The Romans invade Israel and rule over it from 63 B.C.E to 313 C.E

Herod, the Great, begins his rule

37 BCE

Herod, the Great, begins his rule over the Jews.