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Here is a detailed timeline of the main events covered in the sources, followed by a cast of characters with brief bios:
This timeline synthesizes events and periods mentioned across the provided Old Testament, New Testament, and Proverbs excerpts. Due to the broad scope and nature of the sources (introductions, timelines within specific books, thematic discussions), the timeline focuses on major periods and figures rather than precise dates for every event.
I. Primeval and Patriarchal Periods (Covered in Genesis and referenced elsewhere)
Creation: God creates the heavens, the earth, and all living things, including vegetation, animals, and humans (Adam and Eve).
The Fall: Adam and Eve disobey God, introducing sin into the world.
The Account of Noah and His Family: Following increasing wickedness, God sends a flood to destroy humanity, saving Noah and his family.
The Account of Noah's Sons: The descendants of Shem, Ham, and Japheth spread across the earth.
The Tower of Babel: Humanity attempts to build a tower to reach heaven, and God disperses them by confusing their languages.
The Account of Terah's Descendants: This lineage leads to Abraham.
The Call of Abraham (Abram): God calls Abram from Ur and promises to make him a great nation, bless him, and give his descendants the land of Canaan.
Abraham's Journeys and Covenant with God: Abraham travels to Canaan, Egypt, and back, experiencing various trials and receiving reaffirmations of God's covenant, including the promise of numerous descendants.
The Accounts of Ishmael's and Isaac's Descendants: Abraham has a son Ishmael with Hagar and Isaac with Sarah. God's covenant continues through Isaac.
The Account of Esau's and Jacob's Descendants: Isaac's sons Esau and Jacob. Jacob (Israel) becomes the patriarch of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The Account of Jacob's Descendants (Joseph Narrative): The story of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt.
II. The Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings (Covered in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)
The Israelites' Enslavement in Egypt: The descendants of Jacob multiply in Egypt and are eventually subjected to harsh slavery.
The Birth and Calling of Moses: God raises up Moses to deliver the Israelites from slavery.
The Ten Plagues: God sends a series of plagues upon Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites.
The Exodus: The Israelites escape Egypt under Moses' leadership, crossing the Red Sea.
The Covenant at Mount Sinai: God gives Moses the Ten Commandments and establishes the Mosaic Law, forming a covenant with the nation of Israel.
The Tabernacle: God commands the construction of a portable sanctuary for worship.
The Wilderness Wanderings: Due to their disobedience and lack of faith, the Israelites wander in the wilderness for forty years.
Events and Instructions in the Wilderness: This period includes the establishment of the priesthood (Aaron and his descendants), various laws and ordinances (Leviticus), censuses, rebellions, and further instructions (Numbers, Deuteronomy).
Preparation for Entering the Promised Land: Moses delivers his final addresses and laws in Deuteronomy before his death.
III. The Conquest and Settlement of Canaan (Covered in Joshua)
Joshua's Leadership: After Moses' death, Joshua leads the Israelites across the Jordan River into the Promised Land.
The Conquest of Jericho: The miraculous fall of Jericho.
The Conquest of Canaan: A series of battles and campaigns to conquer the land from various Canaanite tribes.
The Allotment of the Land: The division of the conquered territories among the twelve tribes of Israel.
IV. The Period of the Judges (Covered in Judges and Ruth)
Cycles of Apostasy, Oppression, Repentance, and Deliverance: The Israelites repeatedly turn away from God, leading to their oppression by neighboring nations. God raises up judges to deliver them.
Notable Judges: Figures like Deborah, Gideon, Samson, and others lead Israel in battles and govern for a time.
The Story of Ruth: A Moabite woman who shows faithfulness to her mother-in-law Naomi and becomes an ancestor of King David.
V. The United Monarchy (Covered in 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 1 Chronicles)
The Establishment of the Monarchy: Samuel, the last of the judges, anoints Saul as the first king of Israel.
Saul's Reign: Saul's disobedience leads to God's rejection of him as king.
David's Rise to Power: David is anointed as the future king and gains prominence through his bravery and victories.
David's Reign: David becomes king after Saul's death, uniting the tribes of Israel and establishing Jerusalem as the capital. His reign is marked by military successes, the establishment of worship, but also personal sin and its consequences.
Solomon's Reign: David's son Solomon succeeds him as king. His reign is known for its peace, wisdom, and the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. However, his later years are marked by disobedience and idolatry.
VI. The Divided Monarchy (Covered in 1 and 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles)
The Division of the Kingdom: After Solomon's death, the kingdom splits into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.
The Reigns of Kings in Israel and Judah: A succession of kings rule in both kingdoms, with varying degrees of faithfulness to God. This period is marked by internal strife, wars between the two kingdoms, and increasing idolatry.
Prophetic Ministry: Prophets like Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Amos, Hosea, Micah, and others are raised up by God to warn the people and their leaders, calling them to repentance and foretelling the consequences of their disobedience.
The Assyrian Conquest of Israel (Northern Kingdom): The northern kingdom is conquered by the Assyrian Empire, and its people are taken into exile.
The Babylonian Conquest of Judah (Southern Kingdom): The southern kingdom of Judah is eventually conquered by the Babylonian Empire. Jerusalem and the Temple are destroyed, and the people are taken into Babylonian exile.
VII. The Babylonian Exile and Return (Covered in 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther)
The Exile in Babylon: The people of Judah live as exiles in Babylon.
Prophetic Ministry During the Exile: Prophets like Ezekiel and Daniel minister to the exiles.
The Decree of Cyrus: The Persian king Cyrus conquers Babylon and issues a decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to their land and rebuild the Temple.
The Return Under Zerubbabel: The first wave of exiles returns under the leadership of Zerubbabel and begins the rebuilding of the Temple.
The Ministry of Ezra: Ezra leads a second group of returning exiles and focuses on restoring the Law of Moses and religious life.
The Ministry of Nehemiah: Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem and leads the rebuilding of the city walls, facing opposition from surrounding enemies.
The Story of Esther: During the Persian period, Esther, a Jewish woman, becomes queen and saves her people from a plot to annihilate them.
VIII. The Intertestamental Period (Historical Background)
A period of approximately 400 years between the Old and New Testaments.
The Jewish people live under the rule of various empires: Persian, Greek (including the Ptolemies of Egypt and the Seleucids of Syria), self-rule under the Maccabees (Hasmoneans), and finally Roman rule.
IX. The New Testament Period (Referenced in Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, Jude, Revelation, and briefly in Matthew and Acts introductions)
The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ: The central figure of the New Testament, his birth, life, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection.
The Founding of the Christian Church: Following Jesus' ascension, the Holy Spirit empowers the apostles, and the church begins to grow.
The Ministry of the Apostles: Peter, Paul, and the other apostles spread the gospel and establish churches throughout the Roman Empire.
Paul's Missionary Journeys and Letters: The Apostle Paul's travels to various regions and his letters to the churches he founded (Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon).
Other New Testament Writings: Letters from other apostles and leaders (Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, Jude) addressing various issues of faith and practice.
The Book of Revelation: A prophetic vision of the end times, the return of Christ, and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom.
The Time After the Apostles: The period following the deaths of the apostles.
A collection of wise sayings, proverbs, and moral teachings offering guidance on various aspects of life, including wisdom, understanding, discipline, relationships, work, and the fear of the Lord. The book does not present a chronological narrative but rather timeless principles.
God (LORD, Elohim, Adonai, El-Shaddai): The one true God, creator of the universe, sovereign ruler, redeemer, and covenant-maker. Described in various relational terms (savior, king, shepherd, warrior, husband) and through his actions in history.
Adam: The first man created by God. Introduced sin into the world through disobedience.
Eve: The first woman created by God, wife of Adam.
Noah: Righteous man saved by God from the great flood along with his family.
Shem, Ham, Japheth: The three sons of Noah, ancestors of all the nations after the flood.
Terah: Father of Abraham, Nahor, and Haran.
Abraham (Abram): Patriarch of the Israelite nation. God made a covenant with him promising land, descendants, and blessing. Known for his faith.
Sarah (Sarai): Wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.
Isaac: Son of Abraham and Sarah, the second patriarch through whom God's covenant continued.
Rebekah: Wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob.
Jacob (Israel): Son of Isaac, the third patriarch. Father of the twelve tribes of Israel. His name was changed to Israel by God.
Esau: Twin brother of Jacob.
Moses: The primary leader of the Israelite Exodus from Egypt. Received the Law at Mount Sinai and mediated the covenant between God and Israel.
Aaron: Brother of Moses, the first high priest of Israel.
Joshua: Leader of the Israelites after Moses, who led them in the conquest and settlement of the Promised Land.
Ruth: A Moabite woman who showed great loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and became part of the lineage of King David.
Samuel: A prophet and the last of the judges of Israel. Anointed Saul and David as kings.
Saul: The first king of Israel, later rejected by God for his disobedience.
David: The second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart. His reign was a golden age, and God made a covenant with him promising an everlasting dynasty.
Bathsheba: Wife of Uriah, with whom King David committed adultery. Later became David's wife and the mother of Solomon.
Solomon: Son of David and Bathsheba, the third king of Israel. Known for his wisdom and the construction of the Temple.
Elijah: A major prophet in Israel during the reign of Ahab, known for his miracles and confrontation with Baal worship.
Isaiah: A major prophet in Judah, whose prophecies span from the reign of Uzziah to Hezekiah, addressing themes of judgment, salvation, and the coming Messiah.
Jeremiah: A major prophet in Judah during the final years before the Babylonian exile, known for his warnings of judgment and prophecies of a new covenant.
Ezekiel: A major prophet who ministered to the Jewish exiles in Babylon, known for his symbolic visions and messages of restoration.
Daniel: A prophet who served in the courts of Babylon and Persia, known for his visions of the future and his unwavering faith.
Ezra: A priest and scribe who led a group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem and played a key role in restoring the Law and religious life.
Nehemiah: A Jewish official in the Persian court who returned to Jerusalem and led the rebuilding of the city walls.
Esther: A Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved her people from a plot of genocide.
Agur: Son of Jakeh, the author of Proverbs 30, known for his wisdom and recognition of his own limitations.
Ithiel and Ucal: Individuals addressed by Agur in Proverbs 30.
King Lemuel: A king whose mother's wise sayings are recorded in Proverbs 31. His identity is uncertain but traditionally associated with Solomon.
Jesus Christ: The central figure of the New Testament, considered the "second Adam." Believed by Christians to be the Son of God, the Messiah, who died and rose again to offer salvation from sin.
Disciples of Jesus: Followers of Jesus, including the twelve apostles (e.g., Peter, Andrew).
Paul (Saul): An apostle who initially persecuted Christians but was converted by a vision of Jesus. Became a key figure in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire through his missionary journeys and letters.
Barnabas: A Levite believer and companion of Paul on some of his missionary journeys. Known for his encouragement and generosity.
Apollos: An eloquent Jewish Christian from Alexandria who became a prominent teacher in the early church.
Annas and Caiaphas: Jewish high priests during the time of Jesus' trial.
Aristarchus: A traveling companion of Paul.
Archippus: A member of the church in Colossae, addressed in Paul's letter to Philemon.
Artemas: A colleague of Paul, sent to Crete.
Achaicus: A member of the Corinthian church who visited Paul.
Titus: A trusted companion and co-worker of Paul, to whom Paul wrote a letter about organizing the churches in Crete.
Timothy: A young co-worker of Paul, to whom Paul wrote two letters offering guidance on church leadership and doctrine.
Philemon: The recipient of a personal letter from Paul regarding his runaway slave Onesimus.
Jude: The author of the Epistle of Jude, likely a brother of James and half-brother of Jesus.
James: Traditionally believed to be the half-brother of Jesus and the author of the Epistle of James, a leader in the Jerusalem church.
Peter: One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, a prominent leader in the early church. Author of 1 and 2 Peter.
John: One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John (1, 2, 3), and the Book of Revelation.
In a Julian Calendar format, some of the main timeline points from the sources occurred roughly the following number of years ago (assuming the current year is approximately 2023 AD): • Abraham's birth, which is estimated to be around 2166 BC [1, 2], would have been approximately 2023 + 2166 - 1 = 4188 Julian years ago. • Israel's exodus from Egypt, with one proposed date being 1446 BC [1, 3], would have been approximately 2023 + 1446 - 1 = 3468 Julian years ago. • The reign of King David, beginning around 1011 BC [4], would have started approximately 2023 + 1011 - 1 = 3033 Julian years ago. • The fall of the Southern Kingdom of Judah in 586 BC [4] would have occurred approximately 2023 + 586 - 1 = 2608 Julian years ago. • The birth of Jesus, estimated to be around 6–4 BC [5-7], let's take 6 BC, would have been approximately 2023 + 6 - 1 = 2028 Julian years ago. • The crucifixion of Jesus, which occurred around AD 30 or 33 [5, 8, 9], let's take AD 30, would have been approximately 2023 - 30 = 1993 Julian years ago. • The destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in AD 70 [10] occurred approximately 2023 - 70 = 1953 Julian years ago. It is important to note that some of these dates, especially those in the Old Testament, have varying estimations among scholars [11]. The calculations above provide a rough approximation based on the dates presented in the sources.
Book of Proverbs - https://pereiraclassics.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/The-Book-of-Proverbs.pdf
NLT Study Bible - Tyndale House Publishers