Biblical Timeline
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Creation Day 1: Light
Primeval History
Creation Day 2: Firmament
Primeval History
Creation Day 3: Land and Vegetation
Primeval History
Creation Day 4: Sun, Moon, Stars
Primeval History
Creation Day 5: Fish and Birds
Primeval History
Creation Day 6: Animals and Man
Primeval History
Creation Day 7: God Rests
Primeval History
Garden of Eden
Primeval History
The Fall of Man
Primeval History
Cain and Abel
Primeval History
Call of Abram
Patriarchs
Abraham Enters Canaan
Patriarchs
Abraham and Lot Separate
Patriarchs
Abrahamic Covenant
Patriarchs
Lot Captured and Rescued
Patriarchs
Birth of Ishmael
Patriarchs
Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
Patriarchs
Birth of Isaac
Patriarchs
Lot Escapes Sodom
Patriarchs
Birth of Moab and Ammon
Patriarchs
Covenant Confirmed with Abraham
Patriarchs
Three Heavenly Visitors
Patriarchs
Birth of Isaac Promised
Patriarchs
Abraham Intercedes for Sodom
Patriarchs
Abraham at Gerar
Patriarchs
Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away
Patriarchs
Abraham’s Oath with Abimelech
Patriarchs
Binding of Isaac
Patriarchs
Death of Sarah
Patriarchs
Isaac Marries Rebekah
Patriarchs
Birth of Esau and Jacob
Patriarchs
Esau Sells His Birthright
Patriarchs
Isaac in Gerar
Patriarchs
Jacob Deceives Isaac for the Blessing
Patriarchs
Jacob Flees to Laban
Patriarchs
Jacob’s Ladder at Bethel
Patriarchs
Jacob Meets Rachel at the Well
Patriarchs
Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
Patriarchs
Birth of Jacob’s Children
Patriarchs
Jacob Prospers While Serving Laban
Patriarchs
Jacob Flees from Laban
Patriarchs
Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau
Patriarchs
Jacob Wrestles with God at Peniel
Patriarchs
Jacob and Esau Reconciled
Patriarchs
Dinah and the Men of Shechem
Patriarchs
God Renews His Covenant with Jacob at Bethel
Patriarchs
Death of Rachel and Isaac
Patriarchs
Joseph’s Dreams of Greatness
Patriarchs
Joseph Sent to Check on His Brothers
Patriarchs
Joseph Sold into Slavery
Patriarchs
Judah and Tamar
Patriarchs
Joseph in Potiphar’s House
Patriarchs
Joseph Falsely Accused and Imprisoned
Patriarchs
Cupbearer and Baker’s Dreams
Patriarchs
Pharaoh’s Dreams of Famine
Patriarchs
Joseph Exalted Ruler of Egypt
Patriarchs
Joseph’s Brothers’ First Journey to Egypt
Patriarchs
Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin
Patriarchs
Joseph’s Final Test with the Silver Cup
Patriarchs
Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers
Patriarchs
Israel Oppressed in Egypt
Exodus & Wilderness
Jacob Moves to Egypt
Patriarchs
Jacob Blesses His Sons and Dies
Patriarchs
Joseph’s Mourning for Jacob and His Own Death
Patriarchs
Birth of Moses
Exodus & Wilderness
Moses Flees to Midian
Exodus & Wilderness
Call of Moses at the Burning Bush
Exodus & Wilderness
Moses Returns to Egypt
Exodus & Wilderness
First Confrontation with Pharaoh
Exodus & Wilderness
First Three Plagues on Egypt
Exodus & Wilderness
Middle Plagues: Flies, Livestock, Boils
Exodus & Wilderness
Final Warning Plagues: Hail, Locusts, Darkness
Exodus & Wilderness
Passover Instituted
Exodus & Wilderness
Death of the Firstborn and the Exodus
Exodus & Wilderness
Crossing of the Red Sea
Exodus & Wilderness
Song of Moses and Miriam
Exodus & Wilderness
Manna, Quail, and Water in the Wilderness
Exodus & Wilderness
Jethro Advises Moses to Appoint Judges
Exodus & Wilderness
Israel Gathers at Mount Sinai
Exodus & Wilderness
Giving of the Ten Commandments
Exodus & Wilderness
Covenant Laws at Sinai
Exodus & Wilderness
Covenant Ratified with Blood
Exodus & Wilderness
Moses Forty Days on the Mountain
Exodus & Wilderness
Golden Calf Apostasy
Exodus & Wilderness
Moses Intercedes for Israel’s Continued Favor
Exodus & Wilderness
Covenant Renewed and Second Tablets Given
Exodus & Wilderness
Construction of the Tabernacle
Exodus & Wilderness
Glory of the LORD Fills the Tabernacle
Exodus & Wilderness
Laws of Sacrifice Given
Exodus & Wilderness
Ordination of Aaron and His Sons
Exodus & Wilderness
Death of Nadab and Abihu
Exodus & Wilderness
Clean and Unclean Laws
Exodus & Wilderness
Day of Atonement Instituted
Exodus & Wilderness
Holiness Code Given
Exodus & Wilderness
Dedication and Vow Laws
Exodus & Wilderness
First Census of Israel
Exodus & Wilderness
Arrangement of the Camp
Exodus & Wilderness
Levites Assigned Duties
Exodus & Wilderness
Purity Laws in the Camp
Exodus & Wilderness
Nazirite Vow and Priestly Blessing
Exodus & Wilderness
Offerings of the Tribal Leaders
Exodus & Wilderness
Levites Consecrated for Service
Exodus & Wilderness
First Passover in the Wilderness
Exodus & Wilderness
Guidance by Cloud and Fire
Exodus & Wilderness
Silver Trumpets and Departure from Sinai
Exodus & Wilderness
Complaints at Taberah
Exodus & Wilderness
Craving for Meat and the Quail Plague
Exodus & Wilderness
Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses
Exodus & Wilderness
Spies Sent into Canaan
Exodus & Wilderness
Israel Rebels at Kadesh
Exodus & Wilderness
Failed Invasion and Start of Wilderness Judgment
Exodus & Wilderness
Supplemental Laws After Rebellion
Exodus & Wilderness
Korah’s Rebellion Against Moses and Aaron
Exodus & Wilderness
Aaron’s Rod Buds
Exodus & Wilderness
Duties of Priests and Levites
Exodus & Wilderness
Red Heifer Ceremony
Exodus & Wilderness
Moses Strikes the Rock at Meribah
Exodus & Wilderness
Edom Refuses Israel Passage
Exodus & Wilderness
Death of Aaron on Mount Hor
Exodus & Wilderness
Bronze Serpent Lifted Up
Exodus & Wilderness
Israel’s Transjordan Victories
Exodus & Wilderness
Balak Summons Balaam
Exodus & Wilderness
Israel Seduced by Moab and Midian
Exodus & Wilderness
Second Census of Israel
Exodus & Wilderness
Inheritance Laws and Joshua Commissioned
Exodus & Wilderness
Israel on the Plains of Moab
Exodus & Wilderness
Commissioning of Joshua
Conquest & Settlement
Spies Sent to Jericho and Rahab’s Faith
Conquest & Settlement
Crossing of the Jordan River
Conquest & Settlement
Circumcision at Gilgal and Passover in Canaan
Conquest & Settlement
Appearance of the Commander of the LORD’s Army
Conquest & Settlement
Fall of Jericho
Conquest & Settlement
Sin of Achan and the Battle of Ai
Conquest & Settlement
Death of Moses
Exodus & Wilderness
Covenant Renewal at Ebal and Gerizim
Conquest & Settlement
Gibeonite Deception and Covenant
Conquest & Settlement
Southern Campaign and the Long Day
Conquest & Settlement
Northern Campaign and the Land Subdued
Conquest & Settlement
Summary of Joshua’s Conquests
Conquest & Settlement
Division of the Land Among the Tribes
Conquest & Settlement
Cities of Refuge and Levitical Cities
Conquest & Settlement
Dismissal of the Eastern Tribes
Conquest & Settlement
Joshua’s Farewell and Warning
Conquest & Settlement
Covenant Renewal at Shechem and Death of Joshua
Conquest & Settlement
Israel Fails to Drive Out the Nations
Conquest & Settlement
Othniel Delivers Israel
Conquest & Settlement
Ehud and the Murder of Eglon
Conquest & Settlement
Shamgar Strikes the Philistines
Conquest & Settlement
Deborah, Barak, and the Defeat of Sisera
Conquest & Settlement
Midianite Oppression of Israel
Conquest & Settlement
Call of Gideon
Conquest & Settlement
Gideon’s 300 and Victory over Midian
Conquest & Settlement
Gideon’s Later Years and the Ephod Snare
Conquest & Settlement
Abimelech’s Usurpation and Fall
Conquest & Settlement
Tola and Jair Judge Israel
Conquest & Settlement
Ammonite Oppression and Jephthah Called
Conquest & Settlement
Jephthah’s Victory and Rash Vow
Conquest & Settlement
Birth of Samson Announced
Conquest & Settlement
Samson Marries a Timnite Woman
Conquest & Settlement
Birth of Samuel
United Monarchy
Samson Burns Philistine Fields
Conquest & Settlement
Hannah’s Prayer of Praise
United Monarchy
Samson and Delilah
Conquest & Settlement
Naomi’s Family in Moab
Conquest & Settlement
Corruption of Eli’s Sons
United Monarchy
Call of Samuel
United Monarchy
Ark of the Covenant Taken by Philistines
United Monarchy
Ark in Philistia and Dagon Toppled
United Monarchy
Ark Returned to Israel
United Monarchy
Ruth’s Loyalty to Naomi
Conquest & Settlement
Ruth Gleans in the Field of Boaz
Conquest & Settlement
Boaz Redeems Ruth
Conquest & Settlement
Death of Samson
Conquest & Settlement
Samuel Leads Israel to Repentance at Mizpah
United Monarchy
Samuel as Judge Over Israel
United Monarchy
Micah’s Idols and the Migration of Dan
Conquest & Settlement
Levite’s Concubine and Civil War Against Benjamin
Conquest & Settlement
Israel Demands a King
United Monarchy
Warning About Kingship
United Monarchy
God Grants Israel a King
United Monarchy
Saul Searches for His Father’s Donkeys
United Monarchy
Saul Privately Anointed by Samuel
United Monarchy
Saul Chosen Publicly by Lot
United Monarchy
Saul Delivers Jabesh-gilead from the Ammonites
United Monarchy
Kingdom Renewed at Gilgal
United Monarchy
Samuel’s Farewell Address
United Monarchy
Saul’s Impatient Offering at Gilgal
United Monarchy
Jonathan Strikes the Philistine Garrison
United Monarchy
Saul’s Rash Oath and Jonathan’s Near Death
United Monarchy
Saul Rejected for Sparing Agag and the Best of Amalek
United Monarchy
David Anointed by Samuel
United Monarchy
David Enters Saul’s Court as Harpist
United Monarchy
David Defeats Goliath
United Monarchy
David and Jonathan Make a Covenant
United Monarchy
Saul Grows Jealous and Tries to Kill David
United Monarchy
Saul Attempts to Kill David; Michal Protects Him
United Monarchy
Jonathan Intercedes and Confirms Saul’s Hostility
United Monarchy
David at Nob and the Showbread
United Monarchy
David Feigns Madness Before Achish
United Monarchy
David Gathers Followers at Adullam
United Monarchy
Saul Slaughters the Priests of Nob
United Monarchy
David Saves Keilah
United Monarchy
Jonathan Strengthens David in the Wilderness
United Monarchy
David Spares Saul in the Cave of En-gedi
United Monarchy
Death of Samuel the Prophet
United Monarchy
David, Nabal, and Abigail
United Monarchy
David Again Spares Saul at Ziph
United Monarchy
Saul’s Final Battle and Death
United Monarchy
David Laments Saul and Jonathan
United Monarchy
David Anointed King Over Judah
United Monarchy
Ish-bosheth Made King Over Israel
United Monarchy
War Between the House of Saul and the House of David
United Monarchy
Abner Defects to David and Is Murdered
United Monarchy
Death of Ish-bosheth
United Monarchy
David Anointed King Over All Israel
United Monarchy
Capture of Jerusalem (Zion)
United Monarchy
David’s Victories Over the Philistines
United Monarchy
Ark Brought Toward Jerusalem with Joy and Fear
United Monarchy
Davidic Covenant Established
United Monarchy
David’s Victories and the Kingdom Extended
United Monarchy
David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth
United Monarchy
Ammonite Insult and War with Ammon
United Monarchy
David’s Sin with Bathsheba
United Monarchy
Nathan Rebukes David; Child Dies
United Monarchy
Amnon Violates Tamar
United Monarchy
Absalom Kills Amnon
United Monarchy
Absalom Returns to Jerusalem
United Monarchy
Absalom Steals the Hearts of Israel
United Monarchy
David Flees Jerusalem During Absalom’s Rebellion
United Monarchy
Battle of Absalom and His Death
United Monarchy
Sheba’s Rebellion Against David
United Monarchy
Famine Because of Saul’s Violence Against Gibeonites
United Monarchy
David’s Mighty Men and Final Victories
United Monarchy
David’s Census and the Plague
United Monarchy
David’s Preparations for the Temple
United Monarchy
Organization of Priests and Levites
United Monarchy
Leaders of Tribes and Military Divisions
United Monarchy
David’s Final Assembly and Solomon Commissioned
United Monarchy
David’s Final Worship and Offerings
United Monarchy
Death of King David
United Monarchy
Adonijah Exalts Himself as King
United Monarchy
Solomon Anointed King and Adonijah Submits
United Monarchy
David’s Final Charge to Solomon
United Monarchy
Solomon Secures the Throne
United Monarchy
Solomon Asks God for Wisdom
United Monarchy
Solomon’s Wise Judgment Between Two Women
United Monarchy
Solomon’s Administration and Prosperity
United Monarchy
Temple Construction Begins in Jerusalem
United Monarchy
Temple Completed with Holy Furnishings
United Monarchy
Temple Dedicated and God’s Glory Fills the House
United Monarchy
God’s Second Appearance to Solomon
United Monarchy
Solomon’s Wealth and Visit of the Queen of Sheba
United Monarchy
Solomon’s Foreign Wives and Idolatry
United Monarchy
Adversaries Raised Against Solomon
United Monarchy
Ahijah Prophesies the Division of the Kingdom to Jeroboam
United Monarchy
Kingdom Divides Under Rehoboam
Divided Kingdom
Jeroboam Sets Up Golden Calves
Divided Kingdom
Rehoboam’s Wicked Reign in Judah
Divided Kingdom
Death of Solomon and Accession of Rehoboam
United Monarchy
Man of God Cries Against Jeroboam’s Altar
Divided Kingdom
Judgment Pronounced on Jeroboam’s House
Divided Kingdom
Abijah’s War with Jeroboam
Divided Kingdom
Asa’s Early Reforms & Faithfulness
Divided Kingdom
Nadab King of Israel & His Assassination
Divided Kingdom
Reign of Baasha & Prophetic Warning
Divided Kingdom
Asa Defeats Zerah the Ethiopian
Divided Kingdom
Asa’s Later Compromise with Ben-hadad
Divided Kingdom
Elah, Zimri, and the 7-Day Coup
Divided Kingdom
Omri King of Israel and Founding of Samaria
Divided Kingdom
Ahab and Jezebel Deepen Baal Worship in Israel
Divided Kingdom
Reign of Jehoshaphat King of Judah
Divided Kingdom
Elijah Announces Drought to Ahab
Divided Kingdom
Elijah Fed by Ravens at Cherith Brook
Divided Kingdom
Provision for Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath
Divided Kingdom
Widow’s Son Raised from the Dead
Divided Kingdom
Elijah Meets Obadiah and Ahab
Divided Kingdom
Showdown on Mount Carmel
Divided Kingdom
Elijah Prays and Rain Returns
Divided Kingdom
Jezebel’s Threat and Elijah’s Flight into the Wilderness
Divided Kingdom
Elijah at Horeb and God’s Gentle Whisper
Divided Kingdom
Call of Elisha to Follow Elijah
Divided Kingdom
Ahab’s Victory Over Ben-hadad of Syria
Divided Kingdom
Second Syrian War and Israel’s Victory
Divided Kingdom
A Prophet Condemns Ahab for Sparing Ben-hadad
Divided Kingdom
Naboth’s Vineyard and Ahab’s Injustice
Divided Kingdom
Ahab Humbles Himself Before the LORD
Divided Kingdom
Micaiah Prophesies Defeat at Ramoth-gilead
Divided Kingdom
Death of Ahab in Battle
Divided Kingdom
Ahaziah Son of Ahab Reigns Over Israel
Divided Kingdom
Ahaziah Inquires of Baal-zebub
Divided Kingdom
Fire from Heaven on Ahaziah’s Captains
Divided Kingdom
Elijah Taken Up in a Whirlwind
Divided Kingdom
Elisha Succeeds Elijah with a Double Portion
Divided Kingdom
Elisha Heals the Waters of Jericho
Divided Kingdom
Judgment on Mocking Youths at Bethel
Divided Kingdom
Moab Rebels and the Miracle of Water
Divided Kingdom
Widow’s Oil Multiplied
Divided Kingdom
Shunammite’s Son Given and Raised from the Dead
Divided Kingdom
Healing of Naaman the Syrian
Divided Kingdom
Evil Reign of Jehoram of Judah
Divided Kingdom
Gehazi’s Greed and Judgment with Leprosy
Divided Kingdom
Floating Axe Head Miracle
Divided Kingdom
Syrian Army Blinded and Led to Samaria
Divided Kingdom
Siege of Samaria and Miraculous Deliverance
Divided Kingdom
Land of the Shunammite Restored
Divided Kingdom
Elisha Weeps Over Hazael’s Future Cruelty
Divided Kingdom
Ahaziah of Judah and His Visit to Joram of Israel
Divided Kingdom
Jehu Anointed King of Israel
Divided Kingdom
Jehu Kills Joram of Israel and Ahaziah of Judah
Divided Kingdom
Death of Jezebel
Divided Kingdom
Jehu Destroys Ahab’s House and Baal Worship
Divided Kingdom
Athaliah Kills the Royal Seed and Seizes the Throne
Divided Kingdom
Joash Crowned King; Athaliah Slain
Divided Kingdom
Joash’s Early Reforms and Temple Repairs
Divided Kingdom
Joash’s Apostasy and Murder of Zechariah; Joash Killed
Divided Kingdom
Jehoahaz King of Israel and Aramean Oppression
Divided Kingdom
Jehoash (Joash) of Israel and the Death of Elisha
Divided Kingdom
Reign of Amaziah King of Judah
Divided Kingdom
Jeroboam II’s Long and Prosperous Reign
Divided Kingdom
Early Reign of Uzziah (Azariah) of Judah
Divided Kingdom
Amaziah’s Idolatry and Defeat by Israel
Divided Kingdom
Uzziah’s Pride and Leprosy
Divided Kingdom
Zechariah Son of Jeroboam II Assassinated
Divided Kingdom
Shallum’s One-Month Reign and Assassination
Divided Kingdom
Reign of Menahem: Cruelty and Assyrian Tribute
Divided Kingdom
Reign of Jotham King of Judah
Divided Kingdom
Pekahiah Reigns and Is Killed by Pekah
Divided Kingdom
Reign of Pekah and Heavy Losses to Assyria
Divided Kingdom
Ahaz’s Wicked Reign in Judah
Divided Kingdom
Hoshea, Last King of Israel
Divided Kingdom
Fall of Samaria and Exile of the Northern Kingdom
Divided Kingdom
Reasons for Israel’s Exile
Divided Kingdom
Assyrian Resettlement and Origins of Samaritans
Divided Kingdom
Hezekiah Begins Reign in Judah
Divided Kingdom
Hezekiah’s Temple Purification and Renewed Worship
Divided Kingdom
Summary of Hezekiah’s Reign and Legacy
Divided Kingdom
Hezekiah’s Great Passover Celebration
Divided Kingdom
Hezekiah’s Further Reforms and Provision for Priests
Divided Kingdom
Sennacherib Invades Judah
Divided Kingdom
Rabshakeh Taunts Jerusalem and Blasphemes the LORD
Divided Kingdom
Hezekiah’s Humble Prayer for Deliverance
Divided Kingdom
Angel of the LORD Destroys the Assyrian Army
Divided Kingdom
Hezekiah’s Illness, Prayer, and Miraculous Healing
Divided Kingdom
Babylonian Envoys and Hezekiah’s Pride
Divided Kingdom
Evil Reign of Manasseh in Judah
Divided Kingdom
Judgment Announced Because of Manasseh
Divided Kingdom
Manasseh’s Captivity, Repentance, and Late Reforms
Divided Kingdom
Amon’s Evil Reign in Judah
Divided Kingdom
Josiah Begins Reign and Seeks the LORD
Divided Kingdom
Temple Repair and Discovery of the Book of the Law
Divided Kingdom
Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Intensified Reforms
Divided Kingdom
Josiah’s Great Passover Celebration
Divided Kingdom
Death of Josiah at Megiddo
Divided Kingdom
Jehoahaz’s Short Reign and Exile to Egypt
Divided Kingdom
Jehoiakim’s Reign and Rising Babylonian Pressure
Divided Kingdom
Jehoiakim Burns Jeremiah’s Scroll
Divided Kingdom
Daniel Taken in First Babylonian Deportation
Exile & Return
Daniel’s Faithfulness in the Diet Test
Exile & Return
Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of the Statue
Exile & Return
Jehoiachin’s Short Reign and Major Deportation to Babylon
Divided Kingdom
Zedekiah, Last King of Judah
Divided Kingdom
Ezekiel Called as Prophet by the Kebar River
Exile & Return
Ezekiel’s Symbolic Acts of Judgment
Exile & Return
Vision of Idolatry in the Jerusalem Temple
Exile & Return
Deliverance from the Fiery Furnace
Exile & Return
Fall of Jerusalem and Destruction of the Temple
Divided Kingdom
Judgments on the Surrounding Nations
Exile & Return
Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Assassinated
Divided Kingdom
Judah’s Exile and Seventy Years of Desolation Prophesied
Divided Kingdom
Ezekiel as Watchman and News of Jerusalem’s Fall
Exile & Return
Condemnation of False Shepherds and Promise of the True Shepherd
Exile & Return
Promise of a New Heart and a New Spirit
Exile & Return
Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones
Exile & Return
Two Sticks Joined and One King Over All
Exile & Return
Ezekiel’s Temple Vision and Return of God’s Glory
Exile & Return
River from the Temple and Renewed Land Allotment
Exile & Return
Nebuchadnezzar’s Humbling and Restoration
Exile & Return
Prophecy Against Gog of Magog
Exile & Return
Jehoiachin Released and Honored in Babylon
Divided Kingdom
Daniel’s Vision of Four Beasts
Exile & Return
Ram and Goat Vision (Medo-Persia & Greece)
Exile & Return
Belshazzar’s Feast and the Writing on the Wall
Exile & Return
Daniel in the Lions’ Den
Exile & Return
Daniel’s Prayer of Confession and the Seventy Weeks Prophecy
Exile & Return
Cyrus Issues Decree Allowing Jews to Return
Exile & Return
First Return Under Zerubbabel and Jeshua
Exile & Return
Altar Rebuilt and Worship Restored
Exile & Return
Daniel’s Final “Great Conflict” Vision
Exile & Return
Temple Foundation Laid with Mixed Emotions
Exile & Return
Opposition from Adversaries Halts Temple Work
Exile & Return
Haggai Urges the People to Resume Building
Exile & Return
Promise of the Glory of the Latter House
Exile & Return
Zerubbabel Promised as the LORD’s Signet Ring
Exile & Return
Zechariah’s Night Visions Begin
Exile & Return
Temple Completed Under Darius
Exile & Return
Queen Vashti Deposed at the Royal Banquet
Exile & Return
Esther Chosen as Queen of Persia
Exile & Return
Mordecai Uncovers an Assassination Plot
Exile & Return
Haman Promoted and Decree Against the Jews
Exile & Return
Esther’s Decision: “If I Perish, I Perish”
Exile & Return
First Banquet and Haman’s Rising Pride
Exile & Return
Mordecai Honored Instead of Haman
Exile & Return
Haman Exposed, Jews Defend Themselves, and Purim Established
Exile & Return
Malachi: Final Prophet Before 400 Years of Silence
Exile & Return
Artaxerxes’ Decree Allowing Ezra to Return
Exile & Return
Ezra Assembles Returnees for the Journey
Exile & Return
Ezra’s Fast and Prayer for God’s Protection
Exile & Return
Ezra Begins Teaching the Law in Jerusalem
Exile & Return
Ezra Grieves Over the People’s Intermarriage
Exile & Return
Ezra Leads the People in Repentance
Exile & Return
Completion of Ezra’s Reform and List of Offenders
Exile & Return
Nehemiah Hears of Jerusalem’s Ruins and Prays
Exile & Return
Nehemiah Sent by Artaxerxes to Rebuild Jerusalem
Exile & Return
Nehemiah’s Night Inspection and Call to Build
Exile & Return
Wall Rebuilding Organized by Families and Guilds
Exile & Return
Opposition, Threats, and Prayerful Defense
Exile & Return
Nehemiah Confronts Internal Oppression of the Poor
Exile & Return
Conspiracy Against Nehemiah and Wall Completed in 52 Days
Exile & Return
Nehemiah Appoints Gatekeepers and Registers the People
Exile & Return
Public Reading of the Law and Feast of Booths
Exile & Return
National Confession and Covenant Renewal
Exile & Return
Repopulation of Jerusalem and Dedication of the Wall
Exile & Return
Nehemiah’s Final Visit and Reforms
Exile & Return
Post-Exilic Community Awaits the Promised Messiah
Exile & Return
Intertestamental “Silence” and Growing Messianic Expectation
Exile & Return
Gabriel Announces Birth of John the Baptist
Life of Christ
Gabriel Announces the Birth of Jesus to Mary
Life of Christ
Mary Visits Elizabeth; Magnificat
Life of Christ
Birth of John the Baptist and Zechariah’s Prophecy
Life of Christ
Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem
Life of Christ
Angels Announce Good News to Shepherds
Life of Christ
Jesus Circumcised and Named
Life of Christ
Jesus Presented at the Temple; Simeon and Anna
Life of Christ
Visit of the Magi
Life of Christ
Flight into Egypt
Life of Christ
Herod Kills the Children of Bethlehem
Life of Christ
Return to Nazareth After Herod’s Death
Life of Christ
Jesus at Twelve in the Temple
Life of Christ
John the Baptist’s Ministry Begins
Life of Christ
John Confronts Religious Leaders and Calls for True Repentance
Life of Christ
Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
Life of Christ
Genealogy of Jesus (Luke’s Line Back to Adam)
Life of Christ
Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness
Life of Christ
John Identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God
Life of Christ
First Disciples Begin to Follow Jesus
Life of Christ
Wedding at Cana: Jesus’ First Sign
Life of Christ
First Cleansing of the Temple
Life of Christ
Jesus and Nicodemus: New Birth and God’s Love
Life of Christ
Jesus and John Both Baptizing in Judea
Life of Christ
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well
Life of Christ
Jesus Heals the Official’s Son at a Distance
Life of Christ
Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth
Life of Christ
Move to Capernaum and Beginning of Galilean Ministry
Life of Christ
Calling of Four Fishermen Disciples
Life of Christ
Healing of a Demonized Man in Capernaum Synagogue
Life of Christ
Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-Law and Many Others
Life of Christ
Early Galilean Preaching Tour
Life of Christ
Cleansing of a Leper
Life of Christ
Paralytic Lowered Through the Roof
Life of Christ
Calling of Matthew and the Banquet with Sinners
Life of Christ
Question About Fasting and the New Wine Parables
Life of Christ
Grainfields on the Sabbath: Lord of the Sabbath
Life of Christ
Healing of the Man with a Withered Hand on the Sabbath
Life of Christ
Great Crowds Healed and Unclean Spirits Driven Out
Life of Christ
Choosing of the Twelve Apostles
Life of Christ
Sermon on the Mount / Sermon on the Plain
Life of Christ
Healing of the Centurion’s Servant
Life of Christ
Widow’s Son Raised at Nain
Life of Christ
John the Baptist’s Question and Jesus’ Testimony About John
Life of Christ
Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus in a Pharisee’s House
Life of Christ
Women Followers Who Support Jesus’ Ministry
Life of Christ
Parable of the Sower and Other Kingdom Parables
Life of Christ
Jesus Calms the Storm
Life of Christ
Healing of the Gerasene Demoniac
Life of Christ
Raising of Jairus’ Daughter & Healing of the Woman with the Issue of Blood
Life of Christ
Two Blind Men Healed and Mute Demoniac Delivered
Life of Christ
Jesus Rejected Again at Nazareth
Life of Christ
Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Two by Two
Life of Christ
John the Baptist Beheaded by Herod Antipas
Life of Christ
Feeding of the Five Thousand
Life of Christ
Jesus Walks on Water
Life of Christ
Healings at Gennesaret
Life of Christ
Bread of Life Discourse in Capernaum
Life of Christ
Traditions of Men vs. Commandments of God
Life of Christ
Faith of the Syrophoenician (Canaanite) Woman
Life of Christ
Healing of a Deaf Man in the Decapolis
Life of Christ
Feeding of the Four Thousand
Life of Christ
Sign of Jonah and Warning About the Leaven of Pharisees
Life of Christ
Two-Stage Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida
Life of Christ
Peter’s Confession at Caesarea Philippi
Life of Christ
First Passion Prediction and Peter Rebuked
Life of Christ
Transfiguration of Jesus on the Mountain
Life of Christ
Demonized Boy Delivered After Disciples Fail
Life of Christ
Second Passion Prediction in Galilee
Life of Christ
Temple Tax and the Coin from the Fish’s Mouth
Life of Christ
Who Is the Greatest? Jesus Sets a Child in Their Midst
Life of Christ
Warnings About Causing Little Ones to Stumble
Life of Christ
Church Discipline and Forgiveness
Life of Christ
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Life of Christ
Jesus Rejected in a Samaritan Village
Life of Christ
Cost of Following Jesus
Life of Christ
Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two
Life of Christ
Parable of the Good Samaritan
Life of Christ
Jesus at the Home of Mary and Martha
Life of Christ
Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles
Life of Christ
Woman Caught in Adultery
Life of Christ
Healing of the Man Born Blind
Life of Christ
Good Shepherd Discourse
Life of Christ
Seventy-Two Return and Jesus Rejoices in the Spirit
Life of Christ
Teaching on Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (Luke Version)
Life of Christ
Woes Pronounced on Pharisees and Lawyers
Life of Christ
Warnings, Encouragement, and Watchfulness
Life of Christ
Repent or Perish and the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
Life of Christ
Parables of the Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Lost Sons
Life of Christ
Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Life of Christ
Jerusalem Church Is Formed
Early Church
Raising of Lazarus from the Dead
Life of Christ
Council Plots to Kill Jesus After Lazarus Sign
Life of Christ
Ten Lepers Cleansed, Only One Returns Grateful
Life of Christ
Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Life of Christ
Jesus Blesses the Little Children
Life of Christ
The Rich Young Ruler
Life of Christ
Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard
Life of Christ
Third Passion Prediction
Life of Christ
Request of James and John for Seats of Honor
Life of Christ
Healing of Blind Men Near Jericho (Including Bartimaeus)
Life of Christ
Conversion of Zacchaeus the Tax Collector
Life of Christ
Parable of the Ten Minas
Life of Christ
Mary of Bethany Anoints Jesus for Burial
Life of Christ
Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
Life of Christ
Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem
Life of Christ
Second Cleansing of the Temple
Life of Christ
Cursing of the Fig Tree
Life of Christ
Religious Leaders Question Jesus’ Authority
Life of Christ
Parable of the Two Sons
Life of Christ
Parable of the Wicked Tenants
Life of Christ
Parable of the Wedding Banquet
Life of Christ
Question About Paying Taxes to Caesar
Life of Christ
Sadducees’ Question About Resurrection and Marriage
Life of Christ
The Greatest Commandment and the Second Like It
Life of Christ
Jesus Asks How the Christ Is David’s Son and Lord
Life of Christ
Seven Woes to Scribes and Pharisees
Life of Christ
The Widow’s Mite: Commended Generosity
Life of Christ
Olivet Discourse: Prediction of Temple’s Destruction and Signs
Life of Christ
Call to Watchfulness and the Faithful/Unfaithful Servant
Life of Christ
Parables of the Ten Virgins and the Talents
Life of Christ
Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
Life of Christ
Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas Agrees to Betray
Life of Christ
Last Supper and Institution of the New Covenant
Life of Christ
Agony and Prayer in Gethsemane
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Arrest of Jesus
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Jewish Phase of Jesus’ Trials
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Roman Phase of Jesus’ Trials
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Crucifixion of Jesus
Life of Christ
Burial of Jesus in Joseph’s Tomb
Life of Christ
Resurrection of Jesus
Life of Christ
Appearance on the Road to Emmaus
Life of Christ
Appearance to the Disciples (Without Thomas)
Life of Christ
Appearance to Thomas the Following Week
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Appearance at the Sea of Galilee and Restoration of Peter
Life of Christ
Great Commission
Life of Christ
Final Instructions and Ascension from the Mount of Olives
Life of Christ
Waiting in Jerusalem for the Promise of the Father
Life of Christ
Choosing of Matthias to Replace Judas
Life of Christ
Pentecost: Holy Spirit Descends
Life of Christ
Peter’s Pentecost Sermon and 3,000 Added
Life of Christ
Healing of the Lame Man at the Temple Gate
Early Church
Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin
Early Church
Radical Generosity and the Sin of Ananias and Sapphira
Early Church
Apostles Imprisoned and Miraculously Released
Early Church
Seven Appointed to Serve (Proto-Deacons)
Early Church
Stephen’s Witness and Martyrdom
Early Church
Persecution and Scattering of the Jerusalem Church
Early Church
Philip in Samaria and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Early Church
Conversion of Saul on the Damascus Road
Early Church
Saul Begins Preaching and Escapes Plots
Early Church
Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha
Early Church
Peter and Cornelius: Opening the Door to the Gentiles
Early Church
Church at Antioch Founded and Named “Christians”
Early Church
Epistle of James Written
Apostolic Letters
Peter Imprisoned by Herod and Miraculously Delivered
Early Church
Paul and Barnabas Set Apart at Antioch
Early Church
Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas Struck Blind
Early Church
Galatians Written to Churches of Galatia
Apostolic Letters
Paul’s Sermon in Pisidian Antioch
Early Church
Mixed Response and Opposition in Iconium
Early Church
Healing at Lystra, Mistaken Deification, and Stoning of Paul
Early Church
Return and Strengthening of the New Churches
Early Church
Jerusalem Council on Gentile Believers
Early Church
1 Thessalonians Written from Corinth
Apostolic Letters
2 Thessalonians Written Soon After 1 Thessalonians
Apostolic Letters
Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas Over Mark
Early Church
Second Journey Begins: Timothy Joins at Lystra
Early Church
Paul’s Macedonian Vision and Call
Early Church
Philippi: Lydia, Imprisonment, and the Jailer’s Conversion
Early Church
Thessalonica and Berea: Opposition and Noble Study
Early Church
Paul in Athens and the Areopagus Address
Early Church
Paul’s 18-Month Ministry in Corinth and Gallio’s Ruling
Early Church
Aquila, Priscilla, and Apollos Strengthen the Churches
Early Church
1 Corinthians Written from Ephesus
Apostolic Letters
Third Journey Begins: Disciples of John at Ephesus
Early Church
Powerful Ministry and Riot in Ephesus
Early Church
2 Corinthians Written from Macedonia
Apostolic Letters
Epistle to the Romans Written from Corinth
Apostolic Letters
Encouragement Tour Through Macedonia and Greece
Early Church
Eutychus Raised from the Dead in Troas
Early Church
Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesian Elders at Miletus
Early Church
Journey to Jerusalem: Prophetic Warnings and Paul’s Determination
Early Church
Visit with James and Arrest in the Temple
Early Church
Paul’s Testimony to the Crowd in Jerusalem
Early Church
Paul Reveals Roman Citizenship and Avoids Scourging
Early Church
Paul Before the Sanhedrin: Division and the Lord’s Encouragement
Early Church
Assassination Plot and Paul Sent to Caesarea
Early Church
Trial Before Felix and Two Years of Custody
Early Church
Epistle to the Hebrews Written
Apostolic Letters
Paul Appeals to Caesar Before Festus
Early Church
Paul Testifies Before King Agrippa II
Early Church
Voyage to Rome and the Great Storm
Early Church
Shipwreck on Malta and All Survive
Early Church
Ministry on Malta: Healing and Hospitality
Early Church
1 Peter Written to Scattered Believers in Asia Minor
Apostolic Letters
Paul Arrives in Rome
Early Church
Paul’s Two-Year Ministry in Rome
Early Church
Paul Writes Prison Epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon)
Early Church
Paul Prepares for Imperial Trial
Early Church
2 Peter Written Near the End of Peter’s Life
Apostolic Letters
Paul’s Continued Missionary Work After Acquittal (Traditional)
Early Church
Pastoral Epistles Written (1 Timothy, Titus, 2 Timothy)
Early Church
Epistle of Jude Written
Apostolic Letters
Paul’s Final Imprisonment in Rome
Early Church
Martyrdom of Paul
Early Church
1 John Written to Assure and Warn the Churches
Apostolic Letters
2 John Written to the Elect Lady and Her Children
Apostolic Letters
3 John Written to Gaius
Apostolic Letters
John Exiled on Patmos and Receives the Apocalypse
Apocalypse & New Creation
Messages to the Seven Churches of Asia
Apocalypse & New Creation
Heavenly Throne Room and the Sealed Scroll
Apocalypse & New Creation
Opening of the Seven Seals
Apocalypse & New Creation
Sounding of the Seven Trumpets
Apocalypse & New Creation
Cosmic Conflict: Woman, Dragon, and Two Beasts
Apocalypse & New Creation
Lamb on Mount Zion and Harvest of the Earth
Apocalypse & New Creation
Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath
Apocalypse & New Creation
Fall of Babylon the Great
Apocalypse & New Creation
Marriage Supper of the Lamb and the Rider on the White Horse
Apocalypse & New Creation
Millennium, Final Rebellion, and Great White Throne Judgment
Apocalypse & New Creation
Creation of the New Heaven and New Earth
Apocalypse & New Creation
New Jerusalem Descends as the Bride of the Lamb
Apocalypse & New Creation
Final Invitation and Warning of Revelation
Apocalypse & New Creation
Sennacherib Invades Judah
Era: Divided Kingdom
701 BC
Passages: 2 Kings 18:13-16; 2 Chronicles 32:1-8
Sennacherib of Assyria attacks Judah and captures fortified cities.
In Hezekiah’s fourteenth year, Sennacherib king of Assyria invades Judah and seizes many fortified cities. Hezekiah initially attempts to appease him with silver and gold, even stripping the temple doors, yet the threat continues. Hezekiah also strengthens defenses, stops up springs, and encourages the people to trust the LORD.
MPV Passages for This Event
Text-based, dynamic from the database2 Kings 18:13–18:16
2 Kings 18:13
In the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah's reign, the Assyrian king Sennacherib marched against all the fortified cities in Judah and captured them.
2 Kings 18:14
Hezekiah sent messengers to the Assyrian king at Lachish, saying, "I have sinned. Please withdraw from me. I will accept whatever punishment you impose on me."
2 Kings 18:15
The Assyrian king demanded three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold as tribute from Hezekiah.
2 Kings 18:16
Hezekiah gave him all the silver found in the Lord's temple and in the palace treasury.
2 Chronicles 32:1–32:8
2 Chronicles 32:1
After these events, Sennacherib king of Assyria came into Judah with a massive army to capture its fortified cities.
2 Chronicles 32:2
Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come and was determined to attack Jerusalem. He called together his leaders and warriors to discuss cutting off the city's water supply from outside the walls.
2 Chronicles 32:3
They advised him, "Let's divert the nearby springs and streams outside the city." So they did it.
2 Chronicles 32:4
A large crowd of workers gathered and blocked all the fountains and the brook that flowed through the land. They said, "Why should the Assyrian kings find an abundance of water here?"
2 Chronicles 32:5
Hezekiah reinforced his defenses by repairing the damaged walls and constructing another wall outside them. He also rebuilt Millo in Jerusalem's city center.
2 Chronicles 32:6
The king appointed military leaders to command the people and gathered them together in the city square, saying, "Be brave! Don't be afraid or intimidated by Sennacherib's army or its vast numbers."
2 Chronicles 32:7
"Be strong and courageous," he said. "Don't be afraid of Sennacherib's army or his great forces, for there are more who stand with us than against us."
2 Chronicles 32:8
Hezekiah reminded them, "We're not fighting just with human strength; we have the Lord our God to help us and fight our battles." The people found comfort in his words.
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