Timeline of Jewish history

By kali.kilgour
  • God made covenant with Abraham

    God made covenant with Abraham

    God promised to take care of Abraham's people and give them land. Abraham and his people were called to follow God with loyalty and love.
  • Abraham had a son with his wife sarah

    Abraham had a son with his wife sarah

    His name was Isaac
  • Abraham had to sacrifice his son

    Abraham had to sacrifice his son

    This was to show his loyalty to God. God withdrew the command last minute because of Abrahams willingness to sacrifice his son was enough to strength of the covenant.
  • Isaac and his wife had a son

    Isaac and his wife had a son

    named Jacob

  • Covenant was renewed

    In Jacob's dream God told him that he is always with him and he still is keeping his promise to give them the promised land
  • Jacob fathered 12 sons and was given a new name

    Jacob fathered 12 sons and was given a new name

    Israel was his new name. It was sign of his special relationship with God.

  • Joseph was sold as a slave

    His brothers were really jealous of him because he was Jacob's favourite child.
  • Joseph worked his way up to prime minister of the country.

    Joseph worked his way up to prime minister of the country.

    He invited his father and brothers to come and visit him. They all forgave each other

  • Jacob died

    Hebrews became prosperous in Egypt

  • Settlement in Egypt ended the patriarchal period of jewish History

    http://www.odyeda.com/en/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham