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Timeline

The story of the Bible

From creation to new creation. Genesis 1–11 is shown in order without dates. Dated time begins with Abraham, and every date is a range. Where scholars date the Exodus differently, both chronologies are shown. Each entry says how its date is reached, and from which sources.

Before dated time: Genesis 1–11, in order

  1. Creation Before dated time: Genesis 1–11 is shown in order, without dates Read Genesis 1:1–2:3
  2. The fall Before dated time: Genesis 1–11 is shown in order, without dates Read Genesis 3:1–24
  3. Cain and Abel Before dated time: Genesis 1–11 is shown in order, without dates Read Genesis 4:1–16
  4. The flood Before dated time: Genesis 1–11 is shown in order, without dates Read Genesis 6:9–9:17
  5. The tower of Babel Before dated time: Genesis 1–11 is shown in order, without dates Read Genesis 11:1–9

Dated time, from Abraham

  1. The patriarchs Early Exodus: 2167–1805 BC · Late Exodus: 1990–1609 BC Read Genesis 11:26–50:26 On the Biblical World: In the days of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
  2. Terah leaves Ur with Abram, Sarai and Lot, and settles in Harran Early Exodus: Not dated in the text; before 2092–2091 BC · Late Exodus: Not dated in the text; before 1915–1895 BC Read Genesis 11:31–32 On the Biblical World: In the days of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
  3. The LORD calls Abram, and he leaves Harran for Canaan Early Exodus: 2092–2091 BC · Late Exodus: 1915–1895 BC Read Genesis 12:1–5 On the Biblical World: In the days of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
  4. Abram builds altars at Shechem and near Bethel, and moves on toward the Negev Early Exodus: 2092–2081 BC · Late Exodus: 1915–1885 BC Read Genesis 12:6–9 On the Biblical World: In the days of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
  5. Famine takes Abram and Sarai to Egypt, and Pharaoh sends them away Early Exodus: 2092–2081 BC · Late Exodus: 1915–1885 BC Read Genesis 12:10–13:1 On the Biblical World: In the days of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
  6. Abraham offers Isaac Early Exodus: 2066–2029 BC · Late Exodus: 1890–1833 BC Read Genesis 22:1–19 On the Biblical World: In the days of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
  7. Jacob’s ladder Early Exodus: 1930–1929 BC · Late Exodus: 1753–1733 BC Read Genesis 28:10–22 On the Biblical World: In the days of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
  8. Jacob wrestles at Peniel Early Exodus: 1910–1909 BC · Late Exodus: 1733–1713 BC Read Genesis 32:22–32 On the Biblical World: In the days of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
  9. Joseph sold into slavery Early Exodus: 1899–1898 BC · Late Exodus: 1722–1702 BC Read Genesis 37:12–36 On the Biblical World: When Joseph ruled in Egypt
  10. Joseph in Egypt Early Exodus: 1899–1805 BC · Late Exodus: 1722–1609 BC Read Genesis 37:2–50:26 On the Biblical World: When Joseph ruled in Egypt
  11. Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dream Early Exodus: 1886–1885 BC · Late Exodus: 1709–1689 BC Read Genesis 41:1–57 On the Biblical World: When Joseph ruled in Egypt
  12. Jacob's family goes down to Egypt Early Exodus: 1877–1876 BC · Late Exodus: 1700–1680 BC Read Genesis 46:1–7 On the Biblical World: When Joseph ruled in Egypt
  13. Israel in Egypt Early Exodus: 1877–1446 BC · Late Exodus: 1700–1250 BC Read Genesis 46:1 – Exodus 12:41
  14. Sojourn: oppression in Egypt Early Exodus: 1786–1446 BC · Late Exodus: 1609–1250 BC Read Exodus 1:1–2:25 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  15. Moses born and hidden Early Exodus: 1527–1526 BC · Late Exodus: 1350–1330 BC Read Exodus 2:1–10 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  16. Moses at the burning bush Early Exodus: 1448–1446 BC · Late Exodus: 1271–1250 BC Read Exodus 3:1–4:17 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  17. The ten plagues Early Exodus: 1447–1446 BC · Late Exodus: 1271–1250 BC Read Exodus 7:14–12:32 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  18. The Passover instituted Early Exodus: 1447–1446 BC · Late Exodus: 1270–1250 BC Read Exodus 12:1–30 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  19. The Exodus Early Exodus: 1447–1446 BC · Late Exodus: 1270–1250 BC Read Exodus 12:31–42 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  20. Crossing the Red Sea Early Exodus: 1447–1446 BC · Late Exodus: 1270–1250 BC Read Exodus 14:1–31 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  21. The Ten Commandments at Sinai Early Exodus: 1447–1446 BC · Late Exodus: 1270–1250 BC Read Exodus 19:1–20:21 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  22. The golden calf Early Exodus: 1447–1446 BC · Late Exodus: 1270–1250 BC Read Exodus 32:1–35 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  23. Forty years in the wilderness Early Exodus: 1447–1406 BC · Late Exodus: 1270–1210 BC Read Numbers 33:1–49 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  24. The twelve spies Early Exodus: 1446–1445 BC · Late Exodus: 1269–1249 BC Read Numbers 13:1–14:45 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  25. Balaam’s donkey Early Exodus: 1408–1407 BC · Late Exodus: 1231–1211 BC Read Numbers 22:21–41 On the Biblical World: At the Exodus
  26. Crossing the Jordan Early Exodus: 1407–1406 BC · Late Exodus: 1230–1210 BC Read Joshua 3:1–4:24 On the Biblical World: When Israel entered Canaan, and in the judges’ days
  27. The fall of Jericho Early Exodus: 1407–1406 BC · Late Exodus: 1230–1210 BC Read Joshua 6:1–27 On the Biblical World: When Israel entered Canaan, and in the judges’ days
  28. The sun stands still at Gibeon Early Exodus: 1407–1400 BC · Late Exodus: 1230–1204 BC Read Joshua 10:1–15 On the Biblical World: When Israel entered Canaan, and in the judges’ days
  29. Conquest of Canaan Early Exodus: 1407–1400 BC · Late Exodus: 1230–1204 BC Read Joshua 1:1–12:24 On the Biblical World: When Israel entered Canaan, and in the judges’ days
  30. The conquest and the judges Early Exodus: 1407–1050 BC · Late Exodus: 1230–1050 BC Read Joshua 1:1 – 1 Samuel 9:27 On the Biblical World: When Israel entered Canaan, and in the judges’ days
  31. Ruth and Naomi return to Bethlehem Early Exodus: 1400–1050 BC · Late Exodus: 1224–1050 BC Read Ruth 1:1–22 On the Biblical World: When Israel entered Canaan, and in the judges’ days
  32. Deborah’s victory over Sisera Early Exodus: 1261–1234 BC · Late Exodus: 1204–1090 BC Read Judges 4:1–5:31 On the Biblical World: When Israel entered Canaan, and in the judges’ days
  33. Gideon’s three hundred Early Exodus: 1214–1187 BC · Late Exodus: 1187–1090 BC Read Judges 7:1–25 On the Biblical World: When Israel entered Canaan, and in the judges’ days
  34. Samson and Delilah Early Exodus: 1106–1050 BC · Late Exodus: 1079–1050 BC Read Judges 16:1–31 On the Biblical World: When Israel entered Canaan, and in the judges’ days
  35. Samuel anoints Saul 1053–1050 BC Read 1 Samuel 10:1–8 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  36. Saul, David and Solomon 1053–930 BC Read 1 Samuel 10:1 – 1 Kings 11:43 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  37. Samuel anoints David 1041–1011 BC Read 1 Samuel 16:1–13 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  38. David and Goliath 1041–1011 BC Read 1 Samuel 17:1–58 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  39. David spares Saul 1041–1011 BC Read 1 Samuel 24:1–22 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  40. Saul and Jonathan die on Mount Gilboa 1011–1010 BC Read 1 Samuel 31:1–13 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  41. David becomes king over all Israel 1004–1002 BC Read 2 Samuel 5:1–5 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  42. David brings the ark to Jerusalem 1004–971 BC Read 2 Samuel 6:1–23 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  43. David's census and the plague 1004–971 BC Read 2 Samuel 24:1–25 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  44. Solomon's judgment 971–959 BC Read 1 Kings 3:16–28 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  45. Solomon begins the temple 967–966 BC Read 1 Kings 6:1 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  46. The queen of Sheba visits Solomon 960–931 BC Read 1 Kings 10:1–13 On the Biblical World: In David and Solomon’s kingdom
  47. The kingdom divides 931–930 BC Read 1 Kings 12:1–24 On the Biblical World: When the kingdom divided
  48. The divided kingdom 931–586 BC Read 1 Kings 12:1 – 2 Kings 25:21 On the Biblical World: When the kingdom divided
  49. Elijah on Mount Carmel 872–853 BC Read 1 Kings 18:16–46 On the Biblical World: When the kingdom divided
  50. Assyrian period 854–609 BC Read 2 Kings 15:19–23:30
  51. Elijah is taken up to heaven 852–848 BC Read 2 Kings 2:1–12 On the Biblical World: When the kingdom divided
  52. Naaman is healed of leprosy 852–782 BC Read 2 Kings 5:1–27 On the Biblical World: When the kingdom divided
  53. Jonah preaches at Nineveh 793–753 BC Read Jonah 3:1–10
  54. Isaiah's vision in the temple 740–739 BC Read Isaiah 6:1–13
  55. Exile of the northern tribes 733–721 BC Read 2 Kings 17:1–41 On the Biblical World: When the kingdom divided
  56. Samaria falls to Assyria 723–721 BC Read 2 Kings 17:5–6 On the Biblical World: When the kingdom divided
  57. Sennacherib besieges Jerusalem 701 BC Read 2 Kings 18:13–19:37 On the Biblical World: When the kingdom divided
  58. Josiah and the Book of the Law 623–621 BC Read 2 Kings 22:1–23:30 On the Biblical World: At the exile to Babylon
  59. Nebuchadnezzar comes against Jerusalem 605–604 BC Read Daniel 1:1–2
  60. Daniel and his friends taken to Babylon 605–604 BC Read Daniel 1:3–21
  61. Babylonian period 605–539 BC Read 2 Kings 24:1–25:30 On the Biblical World: At the exile to Babylon
  62. Jehoiachin's exile, and Ezekiel's call 597–592 BC Read Ezekiel 1:1–3:27
  63. Jerusalem falls, and the temple burns 586 BC Read 2 Kings 25:8–10 On the Biblical World: At the exile to Babylon
  64. The diaspora spreads 586 BC – AD 96 Read Acts 2:5–11 On the Biblical World: As the church spread
  65. The exile in Babylon 586–538 BC Read 2 Chronicles 36:17–23 On the Biblical World: At the exile to Babylon
  66. Belshazzar’s feast 539 BC Read Daniel 5:1–31
  67. Daniel in the lions’ den 539–529 BC Read Daniel 6:1–28
  68. Persian period 539–330 BC Read Ezra 1:1 – Nehemiah 13:31 On the Biblical World: At the return from exile
  69. The decree of Cyrus 538 BC Read Ezra 1:1–11 On the Biblical World: At the return from exile
  70. The return and the rebuilding 538–424 BC Read Ezra 1:1 – Nehemiah 13:31 On the Biblical World: At the return from exile
  71. Building the second temple 537–514 BC Read Ezra 3:1–6:22 On the Biblical World: At the return from exile
  72. The temple is rebuilt 515–514 BC Read Ezra 6:15 On the Biblical World: At the return from exile
  73. Esther becomes queen 479–477 BC Read Esther 2:1–18 On the Biblical World: At the return from exile
  74. Esther saves her people 474–473 BC Read Esther 7:1–10 On the Biblical World: At the return from exile
  75. Ezra’s return to Jerusalem 458 BC Read Ezra 7:1–10 On the Biblical World: At the return from exile
  76. Nehemiah rebuilds the walls 445 BC Read Nehemiah 2:1–6:19 On the Biblical World: At the return from exile
  77. Between the Testaments 433–4 BC Read Malachi 4:1–6
  78. Roman rule 63 BC – AD 96 Read Luke 2:1–3:1 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  79. Herod’s temple begun 20–13 BC Read John 2:18–21 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  80. Jesus is born 7–4 BC Read Luke 2:1–7 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  81. The magi visit Jesus 7–4 BC Read Matthew 2:1–12 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  82. The life of Jesus 7 BC – AD 36 Read Luke 1:5–24:53 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  83. John baptises Jesus AD 27–34 Read Matthew 3:13–17 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  84. The temptation in the wilderness AD 27–34 Read Matthew 4:1–11 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  85. The Sermon on the Mount AD 27–35 Read Matthew 5:1–7:29 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  86. The feeding of the 5,000 AD 28–35 Read Matthew 14:13–21 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  87. The transfiguration AD 29–36 Read Matthew 17:1–13 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  88. The triumphal entry AD 29–36 Read Matthew 21:1–11 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  89. The Last Supper AD 29–36 Read Matthew 26:17–30 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  90. The cross and the resurrection AD 29–36 Read Luke 23:33–24:8 On the Biblical World: In Jesus’s ministry
  91. The Spirit comes at Pentecost AD 29–36 Read Acts 2:1–4 On the Biblical World: As the church spread
  92. Stephen martyred AD 29–36 Read Acts 7:54–60 On the Biblical World: As the church spread
  93. Paul’s conversion on the Damascus road AD 29–36 Read Acts 9:1–19 On the Biblical World: As the church spread
  94. The early church AD 29–96 Read Acts 1:1–28:31 On the Biblical World: As the church spread
  95. Paul's journeys AD 44–57 Read Acts 13:1–21:17 On the Biblical World: As the church spread
  96. The Council of Jerusalem AD 45–49 Read Acts 15:1–35 On the Biblical World: As the church spread
  97. Paul under house arrest in Rome AD 59–62 Read Acts 28:16–31 On the Biblical World: As the church spread
  98. John sees the Revelation AD 90–96 Read Revelation 1:9–11 On the Biblical World: As the church spread

Still to come

  1. The new creation Still to come Read Revelation 21:1–22:5