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Biblical Timeline

Major events from Creation to Revelation — 572 events

All 572 Battle 9 Beginning 140 Birth 86 Construction 4 Covenant 9 Death 57 Destruction 3 End 131 Jubilee 70 Marriage 7 Meeting 3 Message 6 Prophecy 9 Travel 18 Unique 17 Vision 3
2.304 BCE
Covenant

G-d makes a covenant with Noah

And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying, And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; And with every living creature that {is} with you, of the fowl…

1.853 BCE
Covenant

G-d makes a covenant with Abram and changes his name to Abraham

And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I {am} the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. {perfect: or, upright, or, sincere} And I wil…

1.767 BCE
Covenant

G-d makes a covenant with Isaac*

And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of: Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and u…

1.695 BCE
Covenant

Jacob wrestles with the angel and has his name changed to Israel

And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. {breaking...: Heb. ascending of the morning} And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched th…

1.447 BCE
Covenant

G-d makes a national covenant with Israel at Sinai

Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth {is} mine: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of p…

Mount Sinai Exodus 19:5
1.407 BCE
Covenant

G-d renews the national covenant with Israel

And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them. {keep...: Heb. keep to d…

1.407 BCE
Covenant

G-d makes a national covenant with Israel at Moab

These {are} the words of the covenant, which the LORD commanded Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moab, beside the covenant which he made with them in Horeb. (Deuteronomy 29:1)

1.004 BCE
Covenant

G-d makes a covenant with David*

Although my house {be} not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all {things}, and sure: for {this is} all my salvation, and all {my} desire, although he make {it} …

894 BCE
Covenant

Asa tears down idols and Judah enters into the covenant

So they gathered themselves together at Jerusalem in the third month, in the fifteenth year of the reign of Asa. And they offered unto the LORD the same time, of the spoil {which} they had brought, se…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Biblical Timeline show?
The timeline displays over 570 historical events from the Bible, from Creation to the early Church period. Each event includes its approximate date, type, description, and Scripture reference.
How are dates calculated?
Dates are based on chronological analysis of biblical texts, combining internal references (ages, reign lengths, genealogies) with external historical records. Both Anno Hominis (from Creation) and BCE/CE dates are provided where possible.
What types of events are included?
Events are categorized into: Birth, Death, Reign begins/ends, Covenant, Battle, Marriage, Prophecy, Construction, Travel, Vision, Message, Meeting, Destruction, and Jubilee.
Can I filter events by type?
Yes. Use the filter pills at the top to show only specific event types. For example, click "Covenant" to see all covenant events, or "Battle" to see all battles.
Are the descriptions translated?
Event titles are translated into your language. Descriptions that are Bible quotes are pulled from the Bible translation in your language. Editorial descriptions are also translated.
What are Jubilee events?
Jubilees were special years occurring every 50 years in ancient Israel when debts were forgiven, slaves freed, and land returned to original owners. The timeline marks all 70 Jubilees from the entry into Canaan.
How accurate is the chronology?
The chronology follows established biblical scholarship, particularly the work of Edwin R. Thiele for the period of the kings. Some dates are approximate and scholars may differ on specific years.
Can I click on Scripture references?
Yes. When an event includes a Scripture reference, a clickable link appears that takes you directly to that verse in the Bible reader.