Timeline of Biblical Events

This set of flashcards covers the key biblical events and figures, focusing on dates and significant historical occurrences.

Creation

Date estimated at 2,000 BCE.

Abraham

Key patriarch in the Bible, associated with the start of the Hebrew nation.

Moses

A leader who led the Israelites out of Egypt around 1,500 BCE.

David and Solomon

Important kings in Israel's history around 1,000 BCE.

Divided Kingdom

The split of Israel into Northern and Southern Kingdoms after Solomon's reign.

Northern Kingdom

Established by Jeroboam; included 10 tribes, capital was Samaria.

Destruction of Northern Kingdom

Occurred in 722 BCE by Assyria under Tiglath-Pileser.

Southern Kingdom

Included 2 tribes (Judah and Benjamin); capital was Jerusalem.

Rehoboam

Son of Solomon who established the Southern Kingdom.

Destruction of Southern Kingdom

Occurred in 586 BCE by Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar.

Exile

The period when the Jewish people were exiled from their homeland.

Ezra and Nehemiah

Biblical figures who played key roles in rebuilding the temple and Jerusalem.

Temple 2

Built around 530 BCE.

Alexander the Great

His influence around 300 BCE affected Jewish history.

Roman Period

Period that began around 150 BCE and impacted Jewish life and culture.

Jesus

Key figure in Christianity, whose life commenced around 3-36 CE.

Destruction of Temple 2

Occurred in 70 CE.