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Biblical Timeline

A timeline of important biblical and Christian related events, from Creation to the early church.

Beginning of Time
Creation
Pre-History
God creates the heavens and the earth, and all living things.

Key Verses

Genesis 1:1Genesis 1:27Genesis 2:7

Significance

Establishes God as Creator and humans as made in His image

Beginning of Time
Creation
Pre-History
God creates the heavens and the earth, and all living things.

Key Verses

Genesis 1:1Genesis 1:27Genesis 2:7

Significance

Establishes God as Creator and humans as made in His image

Early Human History
The Fall
Pre-History
Adam and Eve disobey God, introducing sin into the world.

Key Verses

Genesis 3:1-24Romans 5:12

Significance

Explains the origin of evil and humanity's need for redemption

Early Human History
The Fall
Pre-History
Adam and Eve disobey God, introducing sin into the world.

Key Verses

Genesis 3:1-24Romans 5:12

Significance

Explains the origin of evil and humanity's need for redemption

c. 2500-2300 BC
Noah's Flood
Pre-History
God judges the world with a great flood, saving Noah and his family.

Key Verses

Genesis 6-92 Peter 3:6

Significance

Demonstrates God's judgment and mercy

c. 2500-2300 BC
Noah's Flood
Pre-History
God judges the world with a great flood, saving Noah and his family.

Key Verses

Genesis 6-92 Peter 3:6

Significance

Demonstrates God's judgment and mercy

c. 2100 BC
Call of Abraham
Patriarchal
God calls Abraham to leave Ur and promises to make him a great nation.

Key Verses

Genesis 12:1-3Hebrews 11:8

Significance

Beginning of God's covenant people and promise of blessing to all nations

c. 2100 BC
Call of Abraham
Patriarchal
God calls Abraham to leave Ur and promises to make him a great nation.

Key Verses

Genesis 12:1-3Hebrews 11:8

Significance

Beginning of God's covenant people and promise of blessing to all nations

c. 1900-1700 BC
Joseph in Egypt
Patriarchal
Joseph rises to power in Egypt, saving his family during famine.

Key Verses

Genesis 37-50Acts 7:9-16

Significance

God's providence and preparation for Israel's time in Egypt

c. 1900-1700 BC
Joseph in Egypt
Patriarchal
Joseph rises to power in Egypt, saving his family during famine.

Key Verses

Genesis 37-50Acts 7:9-16

Significance

God's providence and preparation for Israel's time in Egypt

c. 1446 BC
The Exodus
Mosaic
God delivers Israel from slavery in Egypt through Moses.

Key Verses

Exodus 12:31-421 Corinthians 10:1-4

Significance

God's power over earthly kingdoms and deliverance of His people

c. 1446 BC
The Exodus
Mosaic
God delivers Israel from slavery in Egypt through Moses.

Key Verses

Exodus 12:31-421 Corinthians 10:1-4

Significance

God's power over earthly kingdoms and deliverance of His people

c. 1446 BC
Mount Sinai & The Law
Mosaic
God gives the Ten Commandments and the Law to Moses at Mount Sinai.

Key Verses

Exodus 19-20Deuteronomy 5:1-22

Significance

Establishment of God's moral law and covenant with Israel

c. 1446 BC
Mount Sinai & The Law
Mosaic
God gives the Ten Commandments and the Law to Moses at Mount Sinai.

Key Verses

Exodus 19-20Deuteronomy 5:1-22

Significance

Establishment of God's moral law and covenant with Israel

c. 1406-1400 BC
Conquest of Canaan
Conquest
Joshua leads Israel in conquering the Promised Land.

Key Verses

Joshua 1:1-9Joshua 6:1-27

Significance

Fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land

c. 1406-1400 BC
Conquest of Canaan
Conquest
Joshua leads Israel in conquering the Promised Land.

Key Verses

Joshua 1:1-9Joshua 6:1-27

Significance

Fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land

c. 1400-1050 BC
Period of Judges
Judges
Israel cycles through sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance.

Key Verses

Judges 2:16-19Judges 21:25

Significance

Demonstrates human need for godly leadership and God's faithfulness despite human failure

c. 1400-1050 BC
Period of Judges
Judges
Israel cycles through sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance.

Key Verses

Judges 2:16-19Judges 21:25

Significance

Demonstrates human need for godly leadership and God's faithfulness despite human failure

c. 1010-970 BC
King David
United Kingdom
David becomes king of Israel and establishes Jerusalem as capital.

Key Verses

2 Samuel 7:8-16Psalm 23

Significance

Messianic lineage established; model of godly leadership

c. 1010-970 BC
King David
United Kingdom
David becomes king of Israel and establishes Jerusalem as capital.

Key Verses

2 Samuel 7:8-16Psalm 23

Significance

Messianic lineage established; model of godly leadership

c. 966-959 BC
Solomon's Temple
United Kingdom
Solomon builds the first temple in Jerusalem.

Key Verses

1 Kings 6:1-382 Chronicles 3-4

Significance

Central place of worship established; foreshadows Christ as true temple

c. 966-959 BC
Solomon's Temple
United Kingdom
Solomon builds the first temple in Jerusalem.

Key Verses

1 Kings 6:1-382 Chronicles 3-4

Significance

Central place of worship established; foreshadows Christ as true temple

c. 930 BC
Kingdom Divided
Divided Kingdom
Israel splits into northern (Israel) and southern (Judah) kingdoms.

Key Verses

1 Kings 12:1-242 Chronicles 10

Significance

Consequences of disobedience; God's patience with His people

c. 930 BC
Kingdom Divided
Divided Kingdom
Israel splits into northern (Israel) and southern (Judah) kingdoms.

Key Verses

1 Kings 12:1-242 Chronicles 10

Significance

Consequences of disobedience; God's patience with His people

722 BC
Assyrian Conquest
Divided Kingdom
Assyria conquers the northern kingdom of Israel.

Key Verses

2 Kings 17:1-23Isaiah 10:5-11

Significance

Fulfillment of prophetic warnings about judgment

722 BC
Assyrian Conquest
Divided Kingdom
Assyria conquers the northern kingdom of Israel.

Key Verses

2 Kings 17:1-23Isaiah 10:5-11

Significance

Fulfillment of prophetic warnings about judgment

586 BC
Babylonian Exile
Exile
Babylon destroys Jerusalem and takes Judah into exile.

Key Verses

2 Kings 25:1-21Jeremiah 52

Significance

Judgment for covenant unfaithfulness; hope for restoration

586 BC
Babylonian Exile
Exile
Babylon destroys Jerusalem and takes Judah into exile.

Key Verses

2 Kings 25:1-21Jeremiah 52

Significance

Judgment for covenant unfaithfulness; hope for restoration

538 BC
Return from Exile
Post-Exile
Cyrus of Persia allows Jews to return and rebuild Jerusalem.

Key Verses

Ezra 1:1-4Isaiah 44:28

Significance

God's faithfulness to restore His people

538 BC
Return from Exile
Post-Exile
Cyrus of Persia allows Jews to return and rebuild Jerusalem.

Key Verses

Ezra 1:1-4Isaiah 44:28

Significance

God's faithfulness to restore His people

516 BC
Second Temple Built
Post-Exile
The second temple is completed under Zerubbabel's leadership.

Key Verses

Ezra 6:13-18Haggai 2:1-9

Significance

Restoration of worship; preparation for Messiah's coming

516 BC
Second Temple Built
Post-Exile
The second temple is completed under Zerubbabel's leadership.

Key Verses

Ezra 6:13-18Haggai 2:1-9

Significance

Restoration of worship; preparation for Messiah's coming

c. 6-4 BC
Birth of Jesus
New Testament
Jesus Christ is born in Bethlehem during the reign of Herod the Great.

Key Verses

Matthew 1:18-25Luke 2:1-20

Significance

Fulfillment of messianic prophecies; God becomes man

c. 6-4 BC
Birth of Jesus
New Testament
Jesus Christ is born in Bethlehem during the reign of Herod the Great.

Key Verses

Matthew 1:18-25Luke 2:1-20

Significance

Fulfillment of messianic prophecies; God becomes man

c. 30-33 AD
Jesus' Ministry
New Testament
Jesus begins His public ministry, teaching and performing miracles.

Key Verses

Mark 1:14-15John 3:16

Significance

God's kingdom proclaimed; salvation offered to all

c. 30-33 AD
Jesus' Ministry
New Testament
Jesus begins His public ministry, teaching and performing miracles.

Key Verses

Mark 1:14-15John 3:16

Significance

God's kingdom proclaimed; salvation offered to all

c. 33 AD
Crucifixion & Resurrection
New Testament
Jesus is crucified and rises from the dead on the third day.

Key Verses

Matthew 27-281 Corinthians 15:3-8

Significance

Atonement for sin accomplished; victory over death

c. 33 AD
Crucifixion & Resurrection
New Testament
Jesus is crucified and rises from the dead on the third day.

Key Verses

Matthew 27-281 Corinthians 15:3-8

Significance

Atonement for sin accomplished; victory over death

c. 33 AD
Pentecost & Early Church
New Testament
The Holy Spirit comes upon the apostles, and the church begins.

Key Verses

Acts 2:1-47Acts 4:32-37

Significance

Birth of the church; gospel spreads to all nations

c. 33 AD
Pentecost & Early Church
New Testament
The Holy Spirit comes upon the apostles, and the church begins.

Key Verses

Acts 2:1-47Acts 4:32-37

Significance

Birth of the church; gospel spreads to all nations

c. 46-67 AD
Paul's Missionary Journeys
New Testament
Paul spreads the gospel throughout the Roman Empire.

Key Verses

Acts 13-28Romans 1:16

Significance

Gospel reaches the Gentiles; church established globally

c. 46-67 AD
Paul's Missionary Journeys
New Testament
Paul spreads the gospel throughout the Roman Empire.

Key Verses

Acts 13-28Romans 1:16

Significance

Gospel reaches the Gentiles; church established globally

70 AD
Destruction of Jerusalem
New Testament
Romans destroy Jerusalem and the second temple.

Key Verses

Matthew 24:1-2Luke 21:20-24

Significance

Jesus' prophecy fulfilled; end of temple-based Judaism

70 AD
Destruction of Jerusalem
New Testament
Romans destroy Jerusalem and the second temple.

Key Verses

Matthew 24:1-2Luke 21:20-24

Significance

Jesus' prophecy fulfilled; end of temple-based Judaism

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