Damian Hurst's Timeline for Bible

  • Manasseh
    1656 BCE

    Manasseh

    Manasseh means "who makes to forget." Manasseh was the eldest of 2 sons who were born to Joseph through Asenath. There was a wife given to him by Pharaoh. Jacob blesses Joseph's 2 sons. He crossed his arms, placed a hand on Ephraim who became greater than his brother.
  • Saul was born
    1076 BCE

    Saul was born

  • Jonathan's Life
    1062 BCE

    Jonathan's Life

    Dates are estimates
  • David
    1040 BCE

    David

    He made that city the capital of the kingdom and called it the "city of David."
  • David
    1021 BCE

    David

    He escapes to Samuel. The date is an estimate
  • 1019 BCE

    Saul is anointed king of Israel

  • Saul
    1019 BCE

    Saul

    He was anointed king of Israel
  • 1004 BCE

    Saul died

  • Saul committed suicide on Mt. Gilboa
    1004 BCE

    Saul committed suicide on Mt. Gilboa

  • David was born
    1000 BCE

    David was born

    The date is an estimate
  • David was anointed king by Samuel
    999 BCE

    David was anointed king by Samuel

    The date is an estimate
  • Solomon
    981 BCE

    Solomon

    Solomon was made king shortly before his father's death and owed his crown to the watchfulness of the prophet Nathan.
  • Asa
    946 BCE

    Asa

    For the first 10 years of Asa's reign were peaceful and were used to strengthen the country's fortifications and the army.
  • Asa
    945 BCE

    Asa

    He destroyed idols
  • Asa
    940 BCE

    Asa

    Asa is a good king and seeks to establish the true worship of God and get rid of idolatry and immorality.
  • Ahab
    918 BCE

    Ahab

    He was the 8th king of the northern kingdom of Israel, son, and successor of Omri.
  • Abijah
    914 BCE

    Abijah

    Abijah followed his father in wickedness, and he also continued the war with Jeroboam I.
  • Abijah
    912 BCE

    Abijah

    He had 14 wives, 22 sons, and 16 daughters.
  • Abijah
    910 BCE

    Abijah

    He ruled Judah for 3 years
  • Abijah
    909 BCE

    Abijah

    Because Abijah relied upon the Lord God he was able to inflict a crushing defeat upon Israel.
  • Jehoshaphat
    900 BCE

    Jehoshaphat

    He was the 4th king of the southern part of Judah
  • Jehosaphat
    900 BCE

    Jehosaphat

    He sent princes, Levites, and priests through the country of Judah to teach the people the principles of the Law of God.
  • Asa
    900 BCE

    Asa

    In his 15th regnal year, he had from the prophet of Azariah, the son of Oded, he carried out a great religious reformation.
  • Jehoshaphat
    900 BCE

    Jehoshaphat

    In his third year of reign, he sent princes, Levites, and priests through the country of Judah to teach the people the principles of the Law of God.
  • Asa
    900 BCE

    Asa

    In his 15th regnal year, he had from the prophet of Azariah, the son of Oded, he carried out a great religious reformation.
  • Athaliah
    897 BCE

    Athaliah

    She killed all her heirs to she could be king. But she missed her grandson Joash
  • Ahaziah
    884 BCE

    Ahaziah

    He was the successor of Ahab
  • Ahab
    874 BCE

    Ahab

    He reigned for 22 years.
  • Asa
    865 BCE

    Asa

    He met Baasha's threat by force
  • Ahab
    860 BCE

    Ahab

    He was a strong military leader, keeping the Moabites in subjection.
    He was also a wicked king along with his wicked wife Jezebel.
  • Ahab
    860 BCE

    Ahab

    He was very wicked
  • Elisha
    851 BCE

    Elisha

    He succeeded Elijah and continued the battle against Baal.
  • Jehoshaphat
    850 BCE

    Jehoshaphat

    His rule lasted about 17 years.
  • Jehu
    841 BCE

    Jehu

    Jehu was an army officer under Ahab and Jehoram, and he was noted for his furious chariot driving.
  • Jehu
    841 BCE

    Jehu

    He reigned for 28 years
  • Hoshea
    784 BCE

    Hoshea

    His name means "Yahweh saves". He reigned for 9 years in the northern kingdom. He did evil in the sight of the lord
  • Azariah
    775 BCE

    Azariah

    He ruled the kingdom of Judah for 52 years.
  • Uzziah
    751 BCE

    Uzziah

    His name means "God is my strength" He reigned over Judah for 52 years.
  • Shallum
    746 BCE

    Shallum

    He only reigned for a month because Menahem murdered him and then took over the throne.
  • Menahem
    745 BCE

    Menahem

    His name means "comforter." He murdered Shallum so he could get to be king
  • Pekahiah
    742 BCE

    Pekahiah

    He reigned for 2 years.
  • Jotham
    740 BCE

    Jotham

    His name means "Yahweh is perfect."
  • Pekah
    740 BCE

    Pekah

    He was the 19th king of Israel
  • Ahaz
    732 BCE

    Ahaz

    His name means "he has seized"
  • Amon
    641 BCE

    Amon

    He was the 15th king of Judah
  • Josiah
    641 BCE

    Josiah

    He ruled for 31 years
  • Jehoahaz
    609 BCE

    Jehoahaz

    He ruled Judah for only 3 months. He was then captured by Egypt and he died there.
  • Jehoiakim
    601 BCE

    Jehoiakim

    He was at the age of 25 when he became king. He ruled for 11 years.
  • Jehoiachin
    597 BCE

    Jehoiachin

    Jehoiachin ruled for 3 months and 10 days and was taken captive to Babylon Nebuchadnezzar.
  • Zedekiah
    597 BCE

    Zedekiah

    He was 21 years old when he became king.
  • Jehoram
    586 BCE

    Jehoram

    He was spoiled and wicked
  • Zechariah
    520 BCE

    Zechariah

    He was the 15th king of Israel
  • Abijah
    911

    Abijah

    He was the second king of Judah after Solomon, called Abijam by the author of Kings.