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Bible Chronology of the Old Testament

The following chronological list is adapted from The Chronological Bible. Its purpose is

to help you develop an overall understanding of the order of the major people and

events of the Bible. The dates are disputed here and there; but overall, they can give youa reference in time and order.

The Pre-existent Christ

CreationSatan cast out of heaven

Six days of creation

Garden of EdenFall of Adam and EveExpulsion from EdenCain kills AbelNoah is bornThe Flood

John 1

Gen. 1:1 Isaiah 14:12-17

Gen. 1:3-26

Gen. 2:8-17Gen. 3:1-7

Gen. 3:21-24Gen. 4

Gen. 5:28-29Gen. 7:10-24

From the Creationto the Flood

The Tower of BabelAbram (Abraham) is bornJobAbram becomes AbrahamBirth of Isaac, then Jacob, then

Joseph

Gen. 11Gen. 11:27

Job 1Genesis 17 

Genesis 21-30

The Floodto the Patriarchs

Joseph sold into slavery to EgyptFamine and move of Hebrews to

EgyptThe Hebrew population growsTheir bondage and oppressionMoses is born

Genesis 27- 28Gen. 41

Genesis 47:27Exodus 8

Exodus 6:20

The Patriarchs

to the Exodus1606 - 1462 B.C.

The 10 plagues against EgyptThe Hebrews are freed then pursuedCrossing the Red SeaReceiving the 10 CommandmentsIsrael wanders in the desert for 40

years

Exodus 7 - 11Exodus 12

Exodus 13 - 15Exodus 20 Numbers 14

The Exodus to

Entering Canaan1462 - 1422 B.C.

The conquest and division of CanaanIsrael becomes a world powerSamson is bornSaul becomes first King

Joshua 6 - 121200 - 750 B. C.

Judges 131 Samuel 9

Canaan to the Reignof King Saul

1422 - 1065 B. C.

David and Goliath

David becomes KingDavid with Bathsheba

Absalom's rebellionDavid prepares temple materials

1 Samuel 17

2 Samuel 52 Samuel 11

2 Samuel 15-181 Chronicles 22

The Reign of King David

1025 - 985 B. C.

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Solomon becomes KingSolomon asks God for wisdom

The building of the TempleSolomon's downfall

1 Kings 11 Kings 3

1 Kings 6 1 Kings 11

The Reign of King Solomon985 - 945 B. C.

The nation of Israel divided into two: Israel to the northand Judah to the south. This period was full of kings, whoruled each realm. Many of the kings were evil. Othergods were worshiped occasionally. During this time Elijahhas his ministry. Hosea preached. Jonah dealt withNineveh. Rome was founded. The temple was restored.

The Divided Kingdom(Israel and Judah)

From Solomonto the Fall of Israel

945 - 586 B. C.

Both Israel and Judah fall to foreign powers. Micahprophesies. Isaiah is martyred. Jeremiah is born.Daniel is born. Zephaniah prophesies. Ezekiel is born.Jeremiah preaches.

The Fall of Israelto the Fall of Judah

721 - 586 B. C.

Ezekiel prophesies as Jerusalem falls

Nebuchadnezzar's imageDaniel's vision of the four beastsDaniel's vision of the 70 weeksFall of Babylon to Persians

Ezekiel 33

Daniel 3Daniel 7Daniel 9

Isaiah 13, Jer. 25

Israel is takeninto Captivity

586 - 516 B.C. 

Dedication of the TempleDeliverance of the Jews

Ezra prepares to return to JerusalemBuilding of the wall of Jerusalem

Malachi's Prophecies

Ezra 6Esther 8

Ezra 7Nehemiah 2

Malachi

The Restoration

from Captivity516 -400 B. C.

Greece is the world power from

Rome is the world power fromGod does not speak for about 400years

331 - 168 B. C.

168 B. C. - 476A.D.

Time Between

the Testaments400 B. C. - 5. A.D.