Moses and the golden snake

Old Testament Timeline

By HerbieIII
  • Sources
    4005 BCE

    Sources

    Cordeiro, Wayne GE. NIV Life Connect Study Bible: Growing Deeper, Growing Stronger in Your Spiritual Life. Zondervan, 2015. Arnold, Bill T. & Beyer, Bryan E.. Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey. Grand Rapids, MI, Baker Academic, 2015 “A Chronological Map from the Creation to the Fourth Century A.D.” Blueletterbible 8th Oct. 2022, https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/parallel/timeline/index.cfm “Bible Timeline.” BibleHub, 18th Sept. 2022, https://biblehub.com/timeline/
  • Period: 4005 BCE to 4000 BCE

    Creation, The Fall of Man/Original Sin

  • Adam & Eve
    4004 BCE

    Adam & Eve

  • Period: 4004 BCE to 2200 BCE

    Genesis 1-11 Pre-History

  • Seth born
    3874 BCE

    Seth born

  • Cain kills Able
    3873 BCE

    Cain kills Able

    There is no sure date for this, but it could have happened at any point between 4,004 BCE and when Seth was born 3,874BCE
  • Death of Adam
    3074 BCE

    Death of Adam

  • Noah is born
    2954 BCE

    Noah is born

  • The Great Flood, Covenant of the Rainbow/Noahic Covenant
    2354 BCE

    The Great Flood, Covenant of the Rainbow/Noahic Covenant

  • Abraham Born
    2166 BCE

    Abraham Born

  • Abrahamic Covenant
    2085 BCE

    Abrahamic Covenant

  • Ishmael Born
    2080 BCE

    Ishmael Born

  • The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and rescue of Lot
    2067 BCE

    The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and rescue of Lot

  • Isaac born
    2066 BCE

    Isaac born

  • The birth of Jacob and Esau
    2006 BCE

    The birth of Jacob and Esau

  • Period: 2000 BCE to 1550 BCE

    The Patriarchs

  • The death of Abraham
    1991 BCE

    The death of Abraham

  • Joseph born
    1915 BCE

    Joseph born

  • The Tower of Babel
    1894 BCE

    The Tower of Babel

  • The Death of Isaac
    1886 BCE

    The Death of Isaac

  • Jacobs blessing and death
    1859 BCE

    Jacobs blessing and death

  • The death of Joseph
    1805 BCE

    The death of Joseph

  • Period: 1800 BCE to 1445 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Exodus

  • Period: 1800 BCE to 1075 BCE

    Exodus/conquest/Judges

  • Period: 1775 BCE to 1520 BCE

    The life of Job

  • Period: 1775 BCE to 430 BCE

    Timespan of the Poetry and Wisdom books

  • The birth and adoption of Moses
    1525 BCE

    The birth and adoption of Moses

  • The Plagues, the Passover and the Exodus
    1446 BCE

    The Plagues, the Passover and the Exodus

  • Period: 1446 BCE to 1406 BCE

    The Pentateuch written by Moses

  • Period: 1446 BCE to 1406 BCE

    The Israelites wandering in the Desert

  • The 10 Commandments
    1445 BCE

    The 10 Commandments

  • 1445 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Leviticus

  • Census, Tribes, Duties/Twelve Spies
    1445 BCE

    Census, Tribes, Duties/Twelve Spies

  • Period: 1445 BCE to 1407 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Numbers

  • The death of Aaron
    1407 BCE

    The death of Aaron

  • Period: 1407 BCE to 1406 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Deuteronomy

  • Recapitulation of the Law/Moses’ Blessing & Death
    1406 BCE

    Recapitulation of the Law/Moses’ Blessing & Death

  • God commissions Joshua/Israelites Cross the Jordan
    1406 BCE

    God commissions Joshua/Israelites Cross the Jordan

  • Period: 1406 BCE to 930 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Joshua

  • Period: 1400 BCE to 430 BCE

    Psalms Written

    Psalms written many by Unknown authors but at least 73 were by David
  • Joshua’s Farewell
    1390 BCE

    Joshua’s Farewell

  • The book of Joshua Written by Joshua
    1390 BCE

    The book of Joshua Written by Joshua

  • Period: 1380 BCE to 1050 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Judges

  • Period: 1209 BCE to 1160 BCE

    Deborah's rule

  • Period: 1200 BCE to 1150 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Ruth

  • Period: 1162 BCE to 1122 BCE

    Gideon's Rule

  • Period: 1110 BCE to 971 BCE

    Timespan of the book of 2 Samuel

  • Period: 1110 BCE to 971 BCE

    Timespan of the book of 1 Chronicles

  • The birth of Samuel
    1105 BCE

    The birth of Samuel

  • Period: 1100 BCE to 1010 BCE

    Timespan of the book of 1 Samuel

  • Period: 1100 BCE to 410 BCE

    Monarchy & Divided Kingdom

    1Samuel - Esther
  • Period: 1078 BCE to 1072 BCE

    Jephthah's Rule

  • Period: 1075 BCE to 1055 BCE

    Sampson's Rule

  • Saul Becomes King
    1050 BCE

    Saul Becomes King

  • Samuel Anoints David / David & Goliath
    1025 BCE

    Samuel Anoints David / David & Goliath

  • Samuel Dies
    1010 BCE

    Samuel Dies

  • Saul is Killed and David is Anointed King
    1010 BCE

    Saul is Killed and David is Anointed King

  • David becomes King over Judah
    1010 BCE

    David becomes King over Judah

  • Period: 1010 BCE to 970 BCE

    David’s Reign

  • David made King over Israel
    1003 BCE

    David made King over Israel

  • The Book of Ruth written by unknown Author
    1000 BCE

    The Book of Ruth written by unknown Author

  • The Ark is brought to Jerusalem/Davidic Covenant Established
    1000 BCE

    The Ark is brought to Jerusalem/Davidic Covenant Established

  • David and Bathsheba
    993 BCE

    David and Bathsheba

  • Nathan Rebukes David
    991 BCE

    Nathan Rebukes David

  • Solomon Born
    990 BCE

    Solomon Born

  • David forces a Census
    979 BCE

    David forces a Census

  • Period: 971 BCE to 539 BCE

    Timespan of the book of 2 Chronicles

  • Period: 971 BCE to 853 BCE

    Timespan of the book of 1 Kings

  • Death of David
    970 BCE

    Death of David

  • Period: 970 BCE to 930 BCE

    The book of Ecclesiastes Written by Solomon

  • Period: 970 BCE to 930 BCE

    The book of Song of Solomon Written by Solomon

  • Solomon Asks for Wisdom/Beginning of his Reign
    967 BCE

    Solomon Asks for Wisdom/Beginning of his Reign

  • Period: 967 BCE to 931 BCE

    The Reign of Solomon

  • Period: 966 BCE to 930 BCE

    Building the Temple

  • Proverbs of Solomon, The Words of Agur, King Lemuel’s Proverb
    950 BCE

    Proverbs of Solomon, The Words of Agur, King Lemuel’s Proverb

  • Death of Solomon
    931 BCE

    Death of Solomon

  • Division of the Kingdom
    930 BCE

    Division of the Kingdom

  • 1 & 2 Samuel Compiled
    925 BCE

    1 & 2 Samuel Compiled

    writings from many authors compiled into one book
  • Period: 875 BCE to 848 BCE

    Elijah’s Ministry in Israel

  • Period: 853 BCE to 560 BCE

    Timespan of the book of 2 Kings

  • Period: 848 BCE to 797 BCE

    Elisha’s Ministry in Israel

  • The Word of the LORD to Joel
    835 BCE

    The Word of the LORD to Joel

  • Period: 835 BCE to 796 BCE

    Joel’s Ministry in Judah

  • Period: 800 BCE to 750 BCE

    Jonah’s Ministry in Nineveh

  • Period: 785 BCE to 750 BCE

    The book of Jonah Written

    If Factual Story Probably Written by Johah, If Inspired Probably compiled from many Scholars
  • Period: 770 BCE to 460 BCE

    Major and Minor Prophets

    Isaiah - Malachi
  • Period: 770 BCE to 430 BCE

    Major and Minor Prophets Timespan

  • The Words to Amos
    766 BCE

    The Words to Amos

  • Period: 760 BCE to 730 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Hosea

  • Period: 760 BCE to 750 BCE

    Amos’s Ministry in Israel

  • Period: 760 BCE to 750 BCE

    The book of Amos Written by Amos

  • Hosea’s Prophecies
    753 BCE

    Hosea’s Prophecies

  • Period: 753 BCE to 715 BCE

    Hosea’s Ministry in Israel

  • Period: 740 BCE to 681 BCE

    Isaiah’s Ministry in Judah

  • Period: 740 BCE to 700 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Micah

  • Isaiah's Vision and Commission
    739 BCE

    Isaiah's Vision and Commission

  • Period: 739 BCE to 530 BCE

    Timespan of the Book of Isaiah

  • The Word of the Lord to Micah
    735 BCE

    The Word of the Lord to Micah

  • Period: 735 BCE to 700 BCE

    Micah’s Ministry in Judah

  • Isaiah's Valley of Vision
    725 BCE

    Isaiah's Valley of Vision

  • Exile of Israel
    722 BCE

    Exile of Israel

  • Assyria Conquered the Northern Kingdom
    721 BCE

    Assyria Conquered the Northern Kingdom

  • Period: 721 BCE to 586 BCE

    The Kingdom of Judah

  • The book of Hosea Written by Hosea
    715 BCE

    The book of Hosea Written by Hosea

  • Period: 715 BCE to 686 BCE

    Hezekiah’s Reign

  • Period: 715 BCE to 686 BCE

    Proverbs Compiled and Edited

  • Isaiah Prophesies Captivity and Restoration
    711 BCE

    Isaiah Prophesies Captivity and Restoration

  • Period: 700 BCE to 681 BCE

    Book of Isaiah Written

    Written by Isaiah
  • Period: 700 BCE to 650 BCE

    The book of Micha Written by Micha

  • Period: 645 BCE to 620 BCE

    The book of Nahum Written by Nahum

  • Period: 645 BCE to 620 BCE

    Nahum’s Ministry

  • Period: 640 BCE to 627 BCE

    Zephaniah’s Ministry in Judah

  • Period: 640 BCE to 612 BCE

    The book of Zepheniah Written by Zepheniah

  • The Word of the LORD to Zephaniah
    638 BCE

    The Word of the LORD to Zephaniah

  • Period: 627 BCE to 580 BCE

    Timespan of the Book of Jeremiah

  • Period: 626 BCE to 585 BCE

    Jeremiah’s ministry in Judah

  • Jeremiah Proclaims Covenant Is Broken
    609 BCE

    Jeremiah Proclaims Covenant Is Broken

  • Daniel refuses the King’s Portions
    605 BCE

    Daniel refuses the King’s Portions

  • The book of Habakkuk Written by Habakkuk
    605 BCE

    The book of Habakkuk Written by Habakkuk

  • Period: 605 BCE to 536 BCE

    Daniel’s Exile in Babylon

  • Period: 605 BCE to 530 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Daniel

  • Period: 605 BCE to 585 BCE

    Obadiah’s Ministry

  • Period: 605 BCE to 588 BCE

    Habakkuk’s Ministry in Judah

  • Daniel Interprets Nebuchadnezzar Dream
    604 BCE

    Daniel Interprets Nebuchadnezzar Dream

  • Period: 593 BCE to 571 BCE

    Ezekiel's ministry

  • Period: 593 BCE to 570 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Ezekiel

  • Babylon Conquered the Southern Kingdom
    586 BCE

    Babylon Conquered the Southern Kingdom

  • Fall of Jerusalem
    586 BCE

    Fall of Jerusalem

  • Time of the book of Lamentations
    586 BCE

    Time of the book of Lamentations

  • Period: 586 BCE to 580 BCE

    Book of Lamentations written

    Jewish Tradition says Jeremiah wrote it
  • Period: 586 BCE to 553 BCE

    The book of Obadiah Written

    Suggested Written by Obadiah
  • Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace
    585 BCE

    Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace

  • Period: 585 BCE to 580 BCE

    Book of Jeremiah Written

    Written by Jeremiah
  • Daniel Interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of the Tree
    582 BCE

    Daniel Interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of the Tree

  • Book of Ezekiel written
    571 BCE

    Book of Ezekiel written

    by Ezekiel
  • Period: 560 BCE to 550 BCE

    1 & 2 Kings Written

    Thought to be written by an unknown Judahite Exile
  • Daniel in the Lion’s Den
    539 BCE

    Daniel in the Lion’s Den

  • Daniel Interprets Handwriting on the Wal
    539 BCE

    Daniel Interprets Handwriting on the Wal

  • Daniels visions
    539 BCE

    Daniels visions

  • Daniel Prophesies Overthrow of Persia and deliverance for Israel
    539 BCE

    Daniel Prophesies Overthrow of Persia and deliverance for Israel

  • Daniel's Prayer and Gabriel's Answer
    539 BCE

    Daniel's Prayer and Gabriel's Answer

  • Period: 539 BCE to 450 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Ezra

  • First return of Exiles to Jerusalem
    538 BCE

    First return of Exiles to Jerusalem

  • 1st Return Under Zerubbabel
    537 BCE

    1st Return Under Zerubbabel

  • Reinstatement of Separation
    537 BCE

    Reinstatement of Separation

  • The End of Daniel's Ministry
    536 BCE

    The End of Daniel's Ministry

  • Period: 536 BCE to 530 BCE

    The book of Daniel Written

    Written by Daniel or someone close to him
  • Rebuilding of the Temple Begins
    535 BCE

    Rebuilding of the Temple Begins

  • The Word of the LORD by Haggai
    520 BCE

    The Word of the LORD by Haggai

  • The book of Haggai Written by Haggai
    520 BCE

    The book of Haggai Written by Haggai

  • The Word of the LORD to Zechariah
    520 BCE

    The Word of the LORD to Zechariah

  • Period: 520 BCE to 480 BCE

    Ministry of Haggai

  • Period: 520 BCE to 518 BCE

    The timespan of the book of Zechariah

  • Period: 520 BCE to 480 BCE

    Ministry of Zechariah

  • Period: 520 BCE to 480 BCE

    The book of Zechariah Written by Zechariah

  • Completion of the Temple
    516 BCE

    Completion of the Temple

  • Completion and Dedication of the Temple
    515 BCE

    Completion and Dedication of the Temple

  • The book of Joel Written
    500 BCE

    The book of Joel Written

  • Period: 483 BCE to 474 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Esther

  • Esther becomes Queen of Persia
    479 BCE

    Esther becomes Queen of Persia

  • The King Honors Mordecai & Haman Is Hanged
    473 BCE

    The King Honors Mordecai & Haman Is Hanged

  • Purim Instituted
    472 BCE

    Purim Instituted

  • Period: 460 BCE to 350 BCE

    Book of Esther Written

    By an Unknown Jew
  • Second Return to Jerusalem under Ezra
    458 BCE

    Second Return to Jerusalem under Ezra

  • Period: 450 BCE to 400 BCE

    1 & 2 Chronicles Written

    By Ezra the scribe
  • Period: 445 BCE to 410 BCE

    Timespan of the book of Nehemiah

  • Third Return to Jerusalem under Nehemiah & The Wall Rebuilt
    444 BCE

    Third Return to Jerusalem under Nehemiah & The Wall Rebuilt

  • Book of Ezra written
    440 BCE

    Book of Ezra written

    By Ezra
  • Period: 440 BCE to 430 BCE

    Malachi’s Ministry

  • Nehemiah Restores the Laws
    432 BCE

    Nehemiah Restores the Laws

  • Book of Nehemiah Written
    430 BCE

    Book of Nehemiah Written

    By Ezra
  • The book of Malachi Written
    430 BCE

    The book of Malachi Written

    Either Written by A prophet Malachiyahu or an Unnamed Prophet of God