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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
1.867 BCE
Marriage

Abram married Hagar

And Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar her maid the Egyptian, after Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, and gave her to her husband Abram to be his wife. (Genesis 16:3)

1.812 BCE
Marriage

Isaac married Rebekah

And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian. (Genesis 25:20)

1.752 BCE
Marriage

Esau married Judith and Basemath

When Esau was FORTY YEARS OLD he married Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite;

1.715 BCE
Marriage

Esau married Mahalath

And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father; {pleased...: Heb. were evil in the eyes, etc} Then went Esau unto Ishmael, and took unto the wives which he had Mahalath the …

1.708 BCE
Marriage

Jacob married Rachel

And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him {but} a few days, for the love he had to her. (Genesis 29:20)

1.708 BCE
Marriage

Jacob married Leah

And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him {but} a few days, for the love he had to her. (Genesis 29:20)

Year 3486
Marriage

King Ahasuerus married Esther

So Esther was taken unto king Ahasuerus into his house royal in the tenth month, which {is} the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign. And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she o…

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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.