Difference between revisions of "Timeline of Biblical History"

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Revision as of 12:23, 26 October 2007

There is significant disagreement among Christians as to the historical nature of some of the stories described in Genesis. For the purposes of this time-line, events after Abraham will be considered; for events prior to Abraham, see Historical understandings of Genesis; see also Timeline of church history.

Overview of events

Estimated dates Events
1900-1700 BC Patriarchs
1700-1300 BC Slavery in Egypt
1300-1200 BC Exodus and conquest
1200-922 BC United kingdom of Israel
922-722 BC Divided kingdom; northern kingdom exiled in 722 BC
922-586 BC Divided kingdom; southern kingdom exiled in 587 BC
550 BC onwards Return to Israel of Jews


Detailed timeline

852 BC

Death of king Ahab of Israel

722 BC

Exile of Northern Kingdom of Israel

Around 4-6 BC

Birth of Jesus



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