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1713 BCE
Abraham's Covenant with God
Abraham Circumcises himself symbolizing his covenant with God. Abraham is promised by God to be made a leader of a great nation. God also promised the land of Israel to be given to Abraham's descendants. -
950 BCE
the First Temple was built.
King Solomon Built the First Temple on Mount Moriah. The temple houses the Ark of the covenant, which contains the Ten Commandments. -
Period: 578 BCE to 539 BCE
Jewish Exile in Babylonia