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
3.961 BCE
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The Creation

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness {was} upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. …

1.964 BCE
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Tower of Babel and the dispersion of humanity*

They said, “Come, let us build for ourselves a city, and a tower whose top will reach into heaven, and let us make for ourselves a name, otherwise we will be scattered abroad over the face of the whol…

1.877 BCE
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The Promise to Abram

After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I {am} thy shield, {and} thy exceeding great reward. (Genesis 15:1) And, behold, the word of the LORD {cam…

1.853 BCE
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Abraham and all his household circumcised

And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin…

1.815 BCE
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Sacrifice of Isaac*

And he said, Take now thy son, thine only {son} Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee…

1.715 BCE
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Jacob deceives Isaac for the blessing

And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing. And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, b…

1.684 BCE
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Joseph's dream

These {are} the generations of Jacob. Joseph, {being} seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad {was} with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's…

1.447 BCE
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The Exodus

Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, {was} four hundred and thirty years. And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, even the selfsame day it cam…

1.447 BCE
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Seventy-four Isralites see G-d

Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel: And they saw the God of Israel: and {there was} under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as…

Mount Sinai Exodus 24:9
1.445 BCE
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Twelve men sent to spy out the Land

Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them. (Numbers 13:2)

1.025 BCE
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The ark was in Beth-shemesh after it was returned by the Philistines*

And the men of Bethshemesh said, Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God? and to whom shall he go up from us? And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kirjathjearim, saying, The Philistin…

984 BCE
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Absalom's rebellion against King David*

And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron. (2 Samuel 15:7)

Jerusalem 2 Samuel 15:7
960 BCE
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G-d's promise to Solomon*

And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes…

723 BCE
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Israel carried away into exile in Assyria*

In the ninth year of Hoshea the king of Assyria took Samaria, and carried Israel away into Assyria, and placed them in Halah and in Habor {by} the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes. (2 Ki…

623 BCE
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Josiah's Passover

And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover unto the LORD your God, as {it is} written in the book of this covenant. Surely there was not holden such a passover from the days of t…

Jerusalem 2 Kings 23:21
604 BCE
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Judah's fast during the month of Av (the ninth month)

And it came to pass in the fifth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, in the ninth month, {that} they proclaimed a fast before the LORD to all the people in Jerusalem, and to all the peo…

Jerusalem Jeremiah 36:9
474 BCE
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Purim: Israel's deliverance

In the first month, that {is}, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that {is}, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, {to} the twelfth {month…

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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.