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
895 BCE
Prophecy

Azariah son of Oded prophesied to Asa*

And {David} made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent. Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath…

853 BCE
Prophecy

Jehu prophesies to Jehoshaphat

And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore {is} wrath upon thee from before th…

851 BCE
Prophecy

Elisha prophesies success for Jehoram and Jehoshaphat against Moab

For thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts. And this is {but} a…

702 BCE
Prophecy

Hezekiah is afflicted but repents

Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day tho…

Jerusalem 2 Kings 20:5
605 BCE
Prophecy

Jeremiah prophesies about Nebuchadnezzar

The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that {was} the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; (Jeremia…

605 BCE
Prophecy

Baruch records the scroll of Jeremiah chapter 31

And it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, {that} this word came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Take thee a roll of a book, and write therein all the wo…

592 BCE
Prophecy

Ezekiel's vision by the river

Now it came about in the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was by the river Chebar among the exiles, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. (On the fifth of the …

Chebar
520 BCE
Prophecy

The Word to Haggai

In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and t…

520 BCE
Prophecy

The Word to Zechariah

In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, (Zechariah 1:1)

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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.