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  • Saul's Birth
    1082 BCE

    Saul's Birth

    He was the son of Kish, and from the tribe of Benjamin. He was very handsome.
  • Saul is Anointed King
    1046 BCE

    Saul is Anointed King

    He was anointed by the prophet Samuel, who warned against having a king. He hid when it was time for him to be crowned king.
  • Jonathan and His Armor-Bearer Attack and Defeat the Philistines
    1042 BCE

    Jonathan and His Armor-Bearer Attack and Defeat the Philistines

    The two of them defeated the Philistines. They snuck up on them.
  • David's Birth
    1040 BCE

    David's Birth

    He was the son of Jesse. He had many brothers, and was born in Bethlehem.
  • David Defeats Goliath
    1025 BCE

    David Defeats Goliath

    Young David kills the giant Goliath with his stone and sling. He then proceeds to chop off Goliath's head.
  • David and Jonathan Become Brothers
    1024 BCE

    David and Jonathan Become Brothers

    They became best friends, even though Jonathan was King Saul's son. Jonathan saved David from King Saul.
  • David Spares Saul's Life a Second Time
    1014 BCE

    David Spares Saul's Life a Second Time

    David could've killed Saul twice, but each time he just took one of his belongings. This time, he took his spear and pitcher.
  • Period: 1011 BCE to 971 BCE

    David's Reign

    He didn't start right away. He could've started right away, but he waited until Saul died.
  • Jonathan Dies
    1010 BCE

    Jonathan Dies

    He was killed in battle along with his dad, King Saul, and his brothers. This was prophesied before.
  • King Saul Dies
    1004 BCE

    King Saul Dies

    He fell on his own sword after being wounded in battle. Now David could become king.
  • David Captures Jerusalem
    1004 BCE

    David Captures Jerusalem

    He captured it from the Jebusites. He made it his "city".
  • Solomon Builds the Temple
    1000 BCE

    Solomon Builds the Temple

    The temple was huge and very expensive. It was overlaid with lots of gold.
  • David Commits Adultery with Bathsheba
    992 BCE

    David Commits Adultery with Bathsheba

    He had her husband Uriah placed at the front of the battle lines so he would die. He then married Bathsheba once Uriah died.
  • David Writes Psalm 23
    991 BCE

    David Writes Psalm 23

    He wrote this after committing adultery with Bathsheba. It is a very popular psalm.
  • Solomon is Born
    989 BCE

    Solomon is Born

    He was the son of David and Bathsheba, and the third and last king of the complete nation of Israel before it divided. He was very wise.
  • The Absalom Fiasco
    978 BCE

    The Absalom Fiasco

    David's son Absalom tried to become king, but doesn't succeed. He ends up being killed by the commander of David's army, Joab.
  • David Dies
    970 BCE

    David Dies

    People think he died of natural causes. He died in good peace.
  • Period: 970 BCE to 931 BCE

    Solomon's Reign

    Solomon is king, and follows David. He continues the line of David, and reigns for 40 years.
  • Solomon Receives Wisdom
    967 BCE

    Solomon Receives Wisdom

    God appears to him in a dream and gives Solomon whatever he wants. Solomon asks for wisdom.
  • Solomon Finishes His Palace
    946 BCE

    Solomon Finishes His Palace

    Solomon finishes building his magnificent palace. Many things are overlayed with gold.
  • The Queen of Sheba Comes
    945 BCE

    The Queen of Sheba Comes

    The Queen of Sheba comes to Solomon to see his great wisdom and wealth. She is surprised by what he has, and it exceeds her expectations.
  • Period: 932 BCE to 910 BCE

    Jeroboam's Reign

    He reigned 22 years. He reigned in the Northern Kingdom, Israel.
  • Solomon Dies
    931 BCE

    Solomon Dies

    He dies after a long and rich life. He strayed away from God though later in his life.
  • The Kingdom Divides
    931 BCE

    The Kingdom Divides

    King Rehoboam, Solomon's son, doesn't listen to the people. The northern part, Israel, cuts ties with the southern part, Judah. This divides the kingdom.
  • Egypt Plunders Israel
    931 BCE

    Egypt Plunders Israel

    Rehoboam and Israel turned away from God. Shishak, the Egyptian king, stopped when they turned back to God
  • Period: 931 BCE to 913 BCE

    Rehoboam's Reign

    He was the son of Solomon. He reigned 18 years in the Southern Kingdom, Judah.
  • An Unknown Prophet Curses Jeroboam's Altar
    930 BCE

    An Unknown Prophet Curses Jeroboam's Altar

    God split the altar in half. Jeroboam's hand became withered, but the prophet healed it.
  • Ahijah Prophesies that Jeroboam's Son Will Die
    915 BCE

    Ahijah Prophesies that Jeroboam's Son Will Die

    His son does die. All of Israel mourns for him.
  • Zimri Reigns for Seven Days
    886 BCE

    Zimri Reigns for Seven Days

    He died by burning his palace down on top of him. He was a bad king.
  • Elah Dies
    885 BCE

    Elah Dies

    Zimri killed him while he was drunk. He reigned two years.
  • Omri Purchases and Builds Samaria
    879 BCE

    Omri Purchases and Builds Samaria

    He bought Samaria for two talents of silver. He was a very wicked king.
  • Jehoshaphat Becomes King
    873 BCE

    Jehoshaphat Becomes King

    He is the son of Asa. He reigns 25 years.
  • Ahab Becomes King
    872 BCE

    Ahab Becomes King

    He takes Jezebel as his wife. He worships Baal, and is a very wicked king.
  • Jehoshaphat Sends Levites Out to Teach the People
    869 BCE

    Jehoshaphat Sends Levites Out to Teach the People

    God was happy with this. He blessed Jehoshaphat.
  • Ahab Defeats Ben-hadad of Syria
    856 BCE

    Ahab Defeats Ben-hadad of Syria

    Ben-hadad invades Israel and Ahab defeats him. Ahab actually defeated him twice, but let Ben-hadad go in the end.
  • Ahab Takes Over Naboth's Vineyard
    855 BCE

    Ahab Takes Over Naboth's Vineyard

    Jezebel had Naboth killed so Ahab could have the vineyard The Lord was very displease at this.
  • Micaiah Prophesies Ahab's Defeat and Death
    853 BCE

    Micaiah Prophesies Ahab's Defeat and Death

    Ahab wanted a true prophet of God to tell him the outcome of a battle. Micaiah then predicted Ahab's death.
  • Ahab Goes to Fight the Syrians With Jehoshaphat
    853 BCE

    Ahab Goes to Fight the Syrians With Jehoshaphat

    He lets his ally Jehoshaphat come with him. They lose the battle and Ahab dies.
  • Ahab dies in Battle While With Jehoshaphat
    853 BCE

    Ahab dies in Battle While With Jehoshaphat

    Jehoshaphat escaped harm. God wasn't pleased that he had helped a wicked king who didn't love God.
  • Jehoshaphat Wins a Big Battle With God's Help
    850 BCE

    Jehoshaphat Wins a Big Battle With God's Help

    When he heard that a huge army was headed towards him, he called out to God in front of the people and told them to fast. He sent a choir in front of the army, and when they sang, the opposing army started killing themselves.
  • Elisha Succeededs Elijah
    850 BCE

    Elisha Succeededs Elijah

    Elijah doesn't die, but is taken up into heaven in a whirlwind. Elisha is given a double portion of Elijah's power.
  • Elisha Makes an Ax Head Float
    846 BCE

    Elisha Makes an Ax Head Float

    Some guy's ax head fell into a river. He made it float so they could get it by throwing a stick into the water.
  • Elisha Stops a Syrian Attack
    845 BCE

    Elisha Stops a Syrian Attack

    The Syrians come to get Elijah, but Elijah makes them all blind. He leads them through Israel, has them disarmed, gives them back their sight, gives them a meal, and then lets them go.
  • Jehoram Dies from a Bowel Disease
    843 BCE

    Jehoram Dies from a Bowel Disease

    He was king for eight years. The disease was a curse from God
  • Ahaziah is Killed by Jehu
    841 BCE

    Ahaziah is Killed by Jehu

    He was the daughter of Athaliah. He was a wicked king.
  • Athaliah Becomes Queen in Judah
    841 BCE

    Athaliah Becomes Queen in Judah

    She is the daughter or Ahab and Jezebel. She is very wicked.
  • Joash Becomes King in Judah
    835 BCE

    Joash Becomes King in Judah

    He became king when he was seven. He was a mostly godly king, but was wounded and then assassinated.
  • Jehu Kills a Bunch of People
    820 BCE

    Jehu Kills a Bunch of People

    He killed Jezebel and Ahab's descendants. He also killed Joram and Ahaziah.
  • Jehoahaz Becomes King in Israel
    815 BCE

    Jehoahaz Becomes King in Israel

    He was a bad king. He led Israel to sin, and they were oppressed by Syria during his reign.
  • Manasseh Becomes King in Judah
    797 BCE

    Manasseh Becomes King in Judah

    He was an extremely wicked king. He even sacrificed his own son.
  • Amaziah Becomes King in Judah
    796 BCE

    Amaziah Becomes King in Judah

    He was a somewhat good king, but faded away from the Lord later in his reign. He was captured by Joash king of Israel, and was killed.
  • Jehoash Becomes King in Israel
    796 BCE

    Jehoash Becomes King in Israel

    He was a wicked king and led Israel to sin. He was the son of Jehoahaz.
  • Jereboam II Becomes King in Israel
    794 BCE

    Jereboam II Becomes King in Israel

    He was a bad king. He restored one of the borders of Israel.
  • Azariah (Uzziah) Becomes King in Judah
    792 BCE

    Azariah (Uzziah) Becomes King in Judah

    He was pretty good king. He became a leper, and was also named Uzziah.
  • Zechariah Becomes King in Israel
    752 BCE

    Zechariah Becomes King in Israel

    He was a bad king, and reigned in Israel. He was killed by Shallum after reigning only six months.
  • Shallum Becomes King in Israel
    752 BCE

    Shallum Becomes King in Israel

    He was a bad king, and reigned only one month. He was killed by Menahem.
  • Menahem Becomes King in Israel
    752 BCE

    Menahem Becomes King in Israel

    He was a bad king, and took money from the people. He also ripped open pregnant women.
  • Pekahiah Becomes King in Israel
    752 BCE

    Pekahiah Becomes King in Israel

    He was a bad king. He was killed by Pekah, his captain.
  • Pekah Becomes King in Israel
    752 BCE

    Pekah Becomes King in Israel

    He was a bad king, and was killed by Hoshea. During his reign, the king of Assyria captured parts of Israel.
  • Jotham Becomes King in Judah
    748 BCE

    Jotham Becomes King in Judah

    He was good king. He built the upper gate of the house of the Lord.
  • Ahaz Becomes King in Judah
    735 BCE

    Ahaz Becomes King in Judah

    He was a bad king. He ordered an altar to be made for himself.
  • Hoshea Becomes King in Israel
    731 BCE

    Hoshea Becomes King in Israel

    He was a bad king. He was imprisoned by Shalmaneser when he didn't pay him and was treacherous. Shalmaneser then invaded Samaria.
  • Hezekiah Builds the Siloam Tunnel
    715 BCE

    Hezekiah Builds the Siloam Tunnel

    He built it to bring water into Jerusalem. He was a mostly good king who reigned in Judah.
  • Hezekiah Asks for the Sun to Move Back
    702 BCE

    Hezekiah Asks for the Sun to Move Back

    He was sick, but God told him he would recover. He asked for a sign, and God made the sundial go back 10 degrees.
  • Josiah Becomes King in Judah
    641 BCE

    Josiah Becomes King in Judah

    He was a good king. He found the book of the law, and read it out loud and followed what it said. He kept the Passover, and destroyed idols.
  • Amon Becomes King in Judah
    639 BCE

    Amon Becomes King in Judah

    He was a wicked king like his father. He was killed by his servants.
  • Manasseh Repents
    635 BCE

    Manasseh Repents

    He was taken captive by the Assyrians. Here he repented and turned to God.
  • Jehoahaz (Jehoiakim) Becomes King in Judah
    609 BCE

    Jehoahaz (Jehoiakim) Becomes King in Judah

    He was a bad king. He was captured by Nebuchadnezzar
  • Jehoiachin Becomes King in Judah
    598 BCE

    Jehoiachin Becomes King in Judah

    He was a bad king. King Nebuchadnezzar captured him, took him to Babylon, and made his brother Zedekiah king instead of him.
  • Zedekiah Becomes King in Judah
    561 BCE

    Zedekiah Becomes King in Judah

    He was a bad king. He ignored Jeremiah, and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar.