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Bible Timeline by Don Roth

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Updated February 17, 2017

Bible Verses Description BIBLICAL TIMELINE – GENESIS TO 70 AD B.C. Year A.M. Year

Genesis 1:1-31 Creation. 4046 1

Genesis 1:17-18 God sets the sun, the moon, and the stars in their orbits at creation and they continue in those orbits

to the present time. He set them in their correct orbits to reflect the fourth day of creation. This was

the beginning of a known cycle of these three orbs of thirteen, nineteen year cycles that total 247

years.

Only one of the thirteen cycles begins on the first day of the week which reflects the creation week in

Genesis 1. Of course this is the cycle that must start the calendar that God uses throughout the bible.

As this timeline shows, it documents the biblical events by using this calendar.

An example is the narrative of the Noachian flood where Noah gives an accounting of the flood year

as having 385 days. This is the maximum length of a Hebrew calendar year and is the key to

establishing the method of keeping track of time. Reference the article “Noah’s Flood and God’s

Calendar.”

This timeline is the factual representation of the bible from creation to the present and is what

establishes 4046 BC as the starting year of creation

Genesis 1:26 In this verse God the Father tells us why He created man. There are two words which explain the

result He wants mankind to achieve; “likeness” and “image.” The word likeness is Strong’s #1823 and

refers to man’s outline or shape, which is a copy of God’s shape. The word image is Strong’s #6754,

and the following explanation is from The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, “God’s image

obviously does not consist in man’s body which was formed from earthly matter, but in his spiritual,

intellectual and moral likeness to God from whom his animating breath came.”

Matt 5:48 “Therefore you shall be (become) perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.”

John 15:1-2 “I am the true vine and My Father is the vine dresser. Every branch in Me that does not

bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.”

Genesis 7:1 –

8:18

During the year of the Noachian Flood the Hebrew calendar had 13 months, or moon cycles resulting

in a year length of 385 days. See article “Noah’s Flood and God’s Calendar.”

2386 1661

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Bible Verses Description B.C. Year A.M. Year

Genesis 7:11 Noah was 600 years old at the beginning of the flood. 2386 1661

Genesis 9:29 Noah died at 950 years. 2036 2011

Genesis 11:10 Shem was 100 years old 2 years after the flood. 2384 1663

Genesis 11:11 Shem lived another 500 years and died. 1884 2163

Genesis 11:32 Abraham’s father died at age 205. Abraham was 75 when he began his journey to the promised land. 1958 2089

Abraham’s birth. See page 26 of the article A Proof Study Dating Biblical Sabbaths and Holy Days for

the timeline from Shem to Abraham.

2033 2014

Exodus 12:40 Abraham left for the promised land 430 years before Israel left for the promised land. Israel left on

the same day 430 years after Abraham, 2089 + 430 = 2519 year of exodus. See article titled 430-400

Years.

1958 2089

Genesis 15:13 This was the start of the 400 years of trials. 1928 2119

Genesis 21:5 Abraham was 100 at birth of Isaac. 1933 2114

Genesis 21:8 Isaac was 5 when he was weaned. 1928 2119

Genesis 25:7 Abraham died at the age of 175. 1878 2189

Genesis 25:20 Isaac was 40 when he married Rebekah. 1893 2154

Genesis 25:26 Isaac was 60 when Esau and Jacob were born. 1873 2174

Genesis 26:34 Esau was 40 when he married two Hittite women. 1833 2214

Genesis 31:41 Jacob served Laben 20 years.

Genesis 35:28 Isaac died at 180 years. 1753 2294

Genesis 47:9 Jacob went before Pharaoh at age 130. 1743 2304

Genesis 41:46 Joseph was 30 at the start of 7 years of plenty. 1734 2295

Gen 45:6 Joseph’s birth breaks down as follows: The 7years of plenty plus 2years of famine = Joseph being 39

when Jacob came before Pharaoh at the age 130. 130-39 = Jacob being 91 at Joseph’s birth.

1782 2265

Gen 37:2 Joseph was 17 when sold into slavery. 1799 2282

Gen 50:22 Joseph died at 110. 1672 2375

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Genesis 47:9 From the death of Joseph to the birth of Moses was 64 years. From the birth of Moses to the Exodus

was 80 years. Total maximum number of years of slavery is 144 years.

Exodus 12:1-13,

12:21-28

These passages give the instructions for the Passover which was observed on the evening (start) of

the 14th of Nisan. Reference the article, “Has the Passover Been Passed Over?”

1528 2519

Exodus 12:14-20 Instructions for the days of Unleavened Bread. The duration of seven days in which all leavening was

put out of the dwelling of each Israelite. This happened during the 15th – 22nd of Nisan. Reference the

article “Understanding Leaven.”

1528 2519

Exodus 12:29-42 The history of the first Passover, which contains the 430 years that refers to Abraham leaving for the

Promised Land.

No. 1:1 ; 9:1-3 This was the 2nd Passover to be celebrated by Israel. 1529 2520

Deut. 31:2 Moses was 80 at the time of the exodus, broken down as follows: Moses was 120 when God took

him (died). 120-40 years of wandering put Moses at 80 at exodus. Acts 7:30,36

1528 2519

Acts 7:23 Moses was 40 when he had to leave Egypt. 1568 2479

Moses birth. 1508 2439

No. 32:1-19 The land was planted on the east side of the Jordan. (See articles, “Wave Sheaf Offering” and

“Solomon’s Temple Dedicated on the Jubilee”)

1489 2558

Deut. 34:8 Moses died in the 11th month. The year 2519 must be included in the count because they left Egypt

at the start of the year (spring).

1489 2558

Deut. 31:23

Joshua began to lead Israel in the last month of 2558.

Numbers 27:22-23

1489 2558

Joshua 4:19 Joshua crossed the Jordan on the 10th day of the first month, Nisan. This is the same day they were to

choose the lamb for the Passover.

1488 2559

Joshua 4:19 On the 10th day of the first month they chose and set aside the Passover lamb. It was also the day of

the circumcision. All males under 20 years of age at the exodus were circumcised and were not

subject to the death penalty during the 40 years of wandering. (Num. 14:28-38) Only those born in

the wilderness required circumcision. Joshua did not do this by himself. He was instructed to make

knives (plural - not just one), and he had the help of those who were already circumcised.

1488 2559

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Joshua 5:10 They kept the 3rd Passover on Friday, the 14th of Nisan. For a better understanding of what took place

see article: “A Proof Study of Biblical Sabbaths and Holy Days” pages 34-38, (Section: “The Promised

Land on Both Sides of the Jordan.”) Also read the article, “Has the Passover been Passed Over?”

1488 2559

Judges 11:26 From the conquering of the land on the east side of the Jordan by Moses to the ruler-ship of

Jephthah equaled 300 years.

1489 -1189 2558 -2858

Judges 12:7 Jephthah judged Israel 5 years. 1184 2863

Judges 12:9 Ibzan judged Israel 7 years. 1177 2870

Judges 12:11 Elon judged Israel 10 years. 1167 2880

Judges 12:14 Abdon judged Israel 8 years. 1159 2888

Judges 13:1 Philistines ruled Israel 20 years. 1139 2908

1 Samuel 4:18 Eli judged Israel 40 years. 1099 2948

1 Samuel 7:20 Philistines ruled a second time for 20 years. 1079 2968

Acts 13:20 Samuel judged Israel 40 years. See article: “Solomon’s Temple Dedicated on the Jubilee.” 1039 3008

Acts 13:21 Saul reigned 40 years. 999 3048

l Kings 2:11 David ruled Israel 40 years. 959 3088

l Kings 6:1 ;

ll Chron. 3:2

Solomon began to build the temple at the start of the 4th year of his reign. The work began on

Sunday, the first day of the week, in the second month.

956 3091

l Kings 6:38 The temple was finished in the 8th month of the 11th year of Solomon’s reign. 949 3098

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l Kings 8:2 The dedication began in the first day of the 7th month, with a 7 day feast. 948 3099

l Kings 8:65-66 This 7 day feast began on a Thursday and ended on Wednesday, the 7th day of the 7th month. The

10th day of the 7th month was the day of Atonement, a Sabbath day; the start of the Jubilee.

948 3099

Leviticus 25:9 Jubilee started on the 10th day of the 7th month, the Day of Atonement. 948 3099

l Kings 8:65-66 At the end of the eighth day he sent them home, indicating that the second feast ended on the day

following the Feast of Tabernacles. The Feast of Tabernacles began on the 15th, a Thursday, and

ended on Wednesday, the 21st. The last day was on the 22nd, or the 8th Day of the Feast. II Chronicles

7:8-10. “At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days and all Israel with him, a very great

congregation from the entrance of Hamath to the Brook of Egypt. And on the eighth day they held a

sacred assembly, for they observed the dedication of the alter seven days, and the feast seven days.

On the 23rd day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, joyful and glad of heart

for the goodness that the Lord had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel.” See article

“Solomon’s Temple Dedicated on the Jubilee” for further clarification.

948 3099

l Kings 11:41 Solomon ruled 40 years.

919 3128

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Kings of Judah and Israel who reigned simultaneously

Bible Verses Kings of Judah BC Year AM Year Scripture Kings of Israel BC Year AM Year

I Kings 14: 21

Rehoboam

Reigned 17 years

918 starts

-16

902 ends

3129

3145

I Kings14: 20 Jeroboam

Reigned 22 years

918 starts

-21

897 ends

3129

3150

I Kings15:1-2 Abijam begins his reign in the

18th year of Jeroboam.

Reigned 3 years

918

-17

901 starts

-2

899 ends

3146

3148

I Kings15: 9-10 Asa started in the 20th year of

Jeroboam. Reigned 41 years

918

-19

899 starts

-40

859 ends

3148

3188

I Kings15:25 Nadab begins 2nd year of Asa.

Reigned 2 years

899

-1

898 starts

-1

897 ends

3149

3150

I Kings15:33 Basha starts in th 3rd year of

Asa.

Reigned 24 years

899

-2

897 starts

-23

874 ends

3150

3173

I Kings 16:8

Ela son of Basha started in

the26th year of Asa.

Reigned 2 years

899

-25

874 starts

-1

873 ends

3173

3174

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I Kings16:15 Zimri starts 27th of Asa. Reigned 7

days

I Kings16:23 Omri begins in 31st year of Asa.

Reigned 12 years

899

-30

869 starts

-11

858 ends

3178

3189

I Kings22: 41-

42

Jehoshaphat started in the 4th

year of Ahab.

Reigned 25 years

858

-3

855 starts

-24

831 ends

3192

3216

I Kings 16:28

I Kings16:29

Ahab’s reign began after the death

of Omri. Ahab was co-ruler with

Omri for 4 years. He did not come

to power until the death of his

father in 858. From that point he

reigned 22 years.

Ahab starts as King of Israel.

Reigned 22 years

858 starts

-21

837 ends

3189

3210

I Kings22:51 Ahasiah started in the 17th year of

Jehoshaphat.

Reigned 2 years

855

-16

839 starts

-1

838 ends

3208

3209

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II Kings3:1 Joram/Johoram son of Ahab

Starts in 18th year of Jehoshaphat.

Reigned 12 years

855

-17

838 starts

-11

827 ends

3208

3220

II Kings8:16-17 Jehoram son of Jehosaphat

started his reign in the 5th year of

Jehoram of Israel.

Reigned 8 years

838

-4

834 starts

-7

827 ends

3113

3220

II Kings8:25-26 Ahaziah, son of Jehoram started

in the 12th year of Jehoram of

Israel.

Reigned 1 year

838

-11

827 starts

-1

826 ends

3220

3221

II Kings11:3 Athaliah (Jehoram’s mother)

Reigned 6 years

826 starts

-5

821 ends

3221

3226

II Kings11:4

II Kings 12:1

Joash/Jehoash started in the 7th

year of Athalia.

Reigned 40 years

820 starts

-39

781 ends

3227

3266

II Kings12:1

Jehu reigns 7 years when

Joash/Johoash King of Judah starts.

Reigned 28 years

820

+6

826 starts

-27

799 ends

3221

3248

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II Kings13:1 Jehoahaz started in the 23rd year

of Joash.

Reigned 17 years

820

-22

798 starts

-16

782 ends

3249

3265

II Kings14:1-

2

Amaziah, son of Joash, started in

the 2nd year of Jehohash King of

Israel.

Reigned 29 years

784

-1

783 starts

-28

755 ends

3264

3292

II Kings13:10 Jehohash/Joash started in the 37th

year of Joash King of Judah.

Reigned 16 years

820

-36

784 starts

-15

769 ends

3263

3278

II Kings14:23 Jeroboam II started reign in the

15th year of Amaziah.

Reigned 41 years

783

-14

769 starts

-40

729 ends

3278

3318

II Kings15:2 Azariah/ Uzziah starts in the

27th year of Jeroboam II.

Reigned 52 years

At the death of his father he was

just 4 years old, accounting for

the 12 year gap from 755 to 743.

He was 16 years old when he

began to reign.

769

-26

743 starts

-51

692 ends

3304

3355

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II Kings15:8 Zechariah son of Jeroboam II in the

38th year of Azariah/Uzziah King of

Judah.

Reigned 6 months

743

-37

706 starts

-.5

705 ends

3341

3342

II Kings15:13 Shallum, 39th year of

Azariah/Uzziah, King of Israel.

Reigned 1 month

705 3342

II Kings15: 17 Menahem starts in the 39th year of

Azariah/Uzziah King of Judah.

Reigned 10 years

743

-38

705 starts

-9

696 ends

3342

3351

II Kings15:23 Pekahiah 50th year of

Azariah/Uzziah King of Judah,

Reigned 2 years

743

-49

694 starts

-1

693 ends

3353

3354

II Kings15:

32-33

Jotham started in the 2nd year of

Pekah. Reigned 16 years

692

-1

691starts

-15

676 ends

3356

3371

II Kings15:27 Pekah in the 52nd year of

Azariah/Uzziah King of Judah.

Reigned 20 years

743

-51

692 starts

-19

673 ends

3355

3374

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II Kings16:2 Ahaz, son of Jotham, started in

the 17th year of Pekah. Reigned

16 years.

692

-16

676 starts

-15

661 ends

3371

3386

II Kings 17:1

II Kings 17:5-

7

Hoshea, The Last King of Israel, 12th

year of Ahaz. Reigned 9 years

676

-11

665 starts

-8

657 ends

3382

3390

II Kings

18:21

Hezekiah started in the 3rd year

of Hoshea, King of Israel.

Reigned 29 years.

665

-3

662 starts

-28

634 ends

3385

3413

II Kings 21:1 Manasseh reigned 55 years. 633 starts

-54

579 ends

3414

3468

II Kings

21:19

Amon reigned 2 years. 578-577 578 starts

-1

577 ends

3469

3470

ll Kings 22:1 Josiah begins his reign in the first

Hebrew month.

576 starts 3471

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ll Kings 22:1 Josiah begins his reign in the first Hebrew month. 576 3471

ll Kings 22:3 Josiah starts his 18th year with the restoration of the temple and his eradication of pagan worship. 559 3458

ll Kings 23 Josiah ends his 18th year with the greatest Passover Israel ever celebrated. 558 3459

ll Kings 23:28-30 Josiah killed in battle by Necho, Pharaoh of Egypt. 545 3502

ll Kings 23:1 Jehoahaz reigned 3 months. Reign ended in the 7th Hebrew month. 545 3502

ll Kings 23:34 Jehoiachim’s reign starts near the end of the year. 545 3502

ll Kings 24:1 Nebuchadnezzar’s reign of Babylon begins. 542 3505

ll Chronicles 36:5;

Jeremiah 22:18-

19

Jehoiachim’s reign ends in the 7th month. 534 3513

ll Kings 24:12 This is the 8th year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign. 534 3513

ll Kings 24:8 Jehoiachin reigned 3 months, his reign ended in the first Hebrew month. 533 3514

ll Kings 25:27 Jehoiachin’s captivity of 37 years begins. This was the 9th year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign. 533 3514

ll Chronicles

36:10-11

Zedekiah starts his reign in the first month. 533 3514

Ezekiel 1:1-2 Ezekiel starts his prophesy during the 5th year of Jehoiachin’s captivity. 529 3518

ll Kings 25:2 This year marks the end of Zedekiah’s reign. 523 3524

Jeremiah 52:12-

13

This is the 19th year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign. It is also the year of the destruction of Solomon’s Temple.

See article: “The Destruction of Solomon’s Temple.”

523 3524

ll Kings 25:7 This year marks the end of Jehoiachin’s captivity. 496 3551

ll Kings 25:29 The end of Nebuchadnezzar’s 46 year reign/death. 496 3551

Nehemiah 2:5-8 Declaration to rebuild Jerusalem. 454 3593

Nehemiah 6:15 Restoration of Jerusalem began in the 5th month of the 3rd day, a Sunday. 453 3594

Daniel 9:2 This completes the 70 years of desolation of Jerusalem. 453 3594

Luke 2:7-8 The birth of Christ in the fall of the year. 5 4042

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THIS MARKS THE END OF THE B.C.YEARS FOR THE BIBLE TIMELINE.

Bible Verses Description A.D. Year A.M. Year

Daniel 9:25 7 + 62 = 69, 69 x 7 = 483 years from the declaration to rebuild Jerusalem to the death of the

Messiah. 454 BC years + 29 AD years brings us to the start of 30 AD. Christ was crucified in the

first month, the 14th day, Passover. This occurred on a Wednesday, fulfilling Christ’s prophesy of

Mathew 12:38-40, which required Christ to be buried for three days and three nights. Read pages

3-5 of the “Prophetic Days of Daniel 12:11-13” for a complete explanation.

30 4076

Mishnah Tract Arkain 11B,

Page 65

Destruction of the second temple; in the 5th month, the 10th day that followed the Sabbath of the

9th.

70 4116

*** Further dates will be added as time permits.

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