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2000 BCE
God's Covenant with Abraham
Abraham's name used to be Abram. He left his wealth. -
1940 BCE
Abraham Sent To Sacrifice Isaac
God wanted to test his faith. He told Abraham to take his to the top of the mountain and sacrifice him. -
1460 BCE
Exodus From Egypt
The Exodus going out is the founding myth of Israel; its message is that the Israelites were delivered from slavery by Yahweh and therefore belong to him through the Mosaic covenant. -
1004 BCE
David founds (starts) Jerusalem
Ruling for 40 years he finally united the people of Israel. He led them in battle and won. -
970 BCE
Soloman Becomes King
Solomon had many wives. He is also known for his riches, which were given Solomon by God. -
722 BCE
Assyrians Conquer Northern Kingdom of Israel
The capital city, Samaria, was overtaken by the Assyrians under Shalmaneser V. -
609 BCE
Nebuchadnezzar Conquers Judah
The city fell. Nebuchadnezzer burned the house of the LORD and the king’s house and all the houses of Jerusalem; every great house he burned down. -
539 BCE
Cyrus Conquers Babylon
In a military engagement,Cyrus knew that they could never break the walls. So he waited until the Babylonians had a feast where they would be unsuspecting of an attack. -
166 BCE
Revolt of the Maccabees
The Maccabean Revolt was a Jewish rebellion. -
106 BCE
Romans Capture Jerusalem
The Roman army was lead by the future emperor Titus.
