Creation Seth Born Noah Born Flood

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1 Creation Seth Born Noah Born Flood (365 yrs old) YHWH Summary of YHWH * Creation Decides to Destroy Gen His Creation Gen Creation (930 yrs old) Adam Adam Wickedness Overwhelms the Earth Gen 6.5-6, Day 1 Formed Dies Enoch *Note: Lineage from Seth to Enoch Light and Darkness Taken Up Seth, Enos, Cainan, Mahalaleel, Jared, Enoch Cain Born Abel's Sacrifice Cain's Lineage (Genesis ). Adam & Eve Gen 4.1 Favored over (912 yrs old) Day 2 Life In Eden Cain's Sacrifice Seth Born * Seth Waters Seperated Abel Born Gen 4.25 / Dies \ Failure in Eden Abel People / Day Cain Means Murdered by Begin to Call \ Enoch Born Land and Plants "Aquisition" Cain on the Name of Gen Redemption Abel Means Gen 4.8 the LORD* (969 yrs old) Prophesied "Breath" 4.26 Enoch Means Methuselah Born Methuselah Day Cain "Dedicated" Gen 5.21 Dies Forms of Light Cursed by Seth Means (777 yrs old) Gen Expelled YHWH "Appointed" Methuselah Means Lamech Born Lamech From Eden "Man of a Mission" Gen 5.25 Dies Rainbow Day LORD = YHWH 5.31 Gen Water Creatures "The Existing One" Lamech Means Adam Means "Powerful" Noah Born Noah Finds Grace "Dirt" Gen In the Eyes of Note: What are we doing? Day 6 Eve Means YHWH Ark Please understand that this is Beta production, it has not yet been peer reviewed or finalized on a professional level. We have engaged in this study to provide an outline of the historical O Beasts and Humans "Life" Noah Means Shem Born Exited material presented in the Scriptures for the profit of ourselves, our families, and our neighbors. Specifically the history information from the following books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, "Restful" Gen Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings (supplemented with 1&2 Chronicles), Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, 1 Maccabees, Luke (supplemented with Matthew), and Acts. Destruction We have not covered any information from the other books. Day 7 Prophesied D Our focus has been to assist in providing an historical context for those Writings so they may be more easily studied and understood. In order to complete this task we have committed Day of Rest Ham Born 6.13, 17 Noah ourselves to deep investigative research and labored tirelessly for the past year. In an effort to adequately communicate our intentions we offer to you this statement which we came across Builds an Altar in our research. Ark 8.2O Gen Built and Entered Japheth Born *Note: BDB states YHWH is: "...the proper name of the one true God." "The number of details and the bulk of material can be overwhelming for anyone who wants to read an account of the events. But I have attempted to simplify it for all readers; those who read for sheer pleasure will find enjoyment and those who want to memorize the facts will not find it difficult. Writing such a summary is a difficult task, demanding hard work and sleepless nights. It is as difficult as preparing a banquet that people of different tastes will enjoy. But I am happy to undergo this hardship in order to please my readers. I will leave the matter of details to the original author and attempt to give only a summary of the events. "I am not the builder of a new house who is concerned with every detail of the structure, but simply a painter whose only concern is to make the house look attractive. The historian must master his subject, examine every detail, and then explain it carefully, but whoever is merely writing a summary should be permitted to give a brief account without going into a detailed discussion. So then, without any further comment, I will begin my story. It would be foolish to write such a long introduction that the story itself would have to be cut short." -- 2 Maccabees (Good News Translation) In this spirit we offer our labor to you and dedicate it to the Supreme Author of all Truth, our God and Master, YHWH. F L O Shem Means "Name" Ham Means "Heat" Japheth Means Gen "Expand" Genesis *Note: Name Meaning Name Meanings come from various sources including, but not limited to, Study Bibles, Strong's, Thayer's, BDB definitions; and Internet Websites. (BDB = Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Definitions) *Note: Prophet Information For Prophet lines, what is displayed is the minimum time understood that the Prophet was working, it is possible that the Prophets may have worked longer than displayed. Note: Pre-Flood Manuscripts If there were any pre-flood writings, it seems that they would have been lost during the Great Flood, unless Noah brought something other than oral tradition into the New World. If no writings were brought into the New World, it seems that following the Great Flood concepts (e.g. righteousness) would have been first passed from generation to generation and family to family (society) via oral tradition, a verbal re-telling of significant events. Eventually, those traditions would have been written down. As for "Biblical Writings" it seems that the actual recording and collecting of Scripture does not begin until God inspires Moses and Moses delivers that message to the Israelites during their Exodus from Eygpt, giving them their national history and code of conduct (Torah). Interestingly, it seems that Humanity does not have a concept of a "Bible" until the end of the 40-year Israelite Exile in the Wilderness. The only "Bible" the Israelite people would have had available when conquering Canaan was The Books of Moses (Torah: Genesis through Deuteronomy); this means that Joshua would not have had The Book of Joshua because he was living those events, not reading about them.

2 Tower of Babel Abram Born Call from God Melchizedek (75 yrs old) (YHWH) Terah Born Terah Dies Inheritance \ Gen Gen Prophesied / Gen \ Terah Means Abram Born Abram Lives in / "Spirited" Gen Negev of Canaan \ Gen / Abram Called Abraham \ Nahor Born Nahor's Lineage into Canaan Worships at Builds an Altar / Gen 11.29, An Altar Gen \ 13.4 / Terah Takes \ Haran Born Haran Abram Blessings / Dies Abram's Wife Sarai Promised \ and Lot / Abram Means Towards Canaan Abram Rescues \ "High Father" Lot / Nahor Means Abram Takes \ "Light" His Wife Sarai / Haran Means City of Haran Lot and \ "Mountaineer" Established Their Belongings / Into Canaan (950 yrs old) \ Noah's Noah Dies / Gen Drunkenness Gen 9.28 \ Melchizedek King of Salem YHWH / Priest of Most High God Shem's Lineage Confuses \ Inheritance Blesses Abram Origin Ham Betrays Languages / Prophesied of Nations His Father \ 12.7a Gen People Unite / Ham's Lineage to Build Tower \ Lot Born Abraham Noah / Gen Builds Altars Curses Gen \ Gen 12.7b-8 Canaan / Lot Means Sarai Means Japeth's Lineage \ "Covering" "Mockery" Lot Lives in Sodom Sacked People Scattered / Sodom of Jordan Lot Across the Earth \ Abram and Captured *Note: Lineage from Shem to Terah Gen / His Wife Sarai Shem, Arphaxad, Salah, Eber, Peleg, \ in Egypt Reu, Serug, Nahor, Terah. / (Genesis ). \ / Decendents of Mizraim (Egypt) * Shem, Ham, Japeth (Decendant of Ham) Various Listed Nations Genesis YHWH

3 Ishmael Born Circumsision Issac Born (86 yrs old) (99 yrs old) Male Child Abram YHWH YHWH YHWH YHWH Prophesied Enters Covenant and Two Men Eat with Abraham YHWH Abram Renamed Commits to Covenant Sarai and Abraham Male Child Abraham Abraham Tells Her Egyptian Maid 17.5 Prophesied Sees Destruction of Abimelech Hagar Sodom & Gomorrah Sarah is His Sister Sarah Tells 400 Year Affliction Inheritance Abraham to Exile Prophesied Prophesied Sodom & Gomorrah Hagar and Ishmael , 20 Cry Against YHWH YHWH *Circumcision Warns Abimelech Isaac Born YHWH In a dream Gen Reasures Two Men Go to Protecting Him Abraham Sarai Renamed Sodom & Gomorrah Isaac Means Sarah "Laughter" Abraham and Abimelech Abraham Pleads Argue Over a Well Male Child For Mercy on Prophesied Sodom & Gomorrah Abimelech Hagar and Rebukes Ishmael Exiled Abraham a Ishmael Born Abraham's House In Beersheba Gen Circumcised Hagar Resigns to YHWH Ishmael's Death Ishmael means Destroys Abimelech 21.14b-16 "God Listens" Abraham Means Sodom & Gomorrah Blesses "Father of Nations" Abraham YHWH Abraham makes Sarah Means Gen Provides for Covenent of Peace "Princess" Ishmael and Hagar with Abimelech Lot Fathers Two Angels Rescue Two Sons Note: Circumcision In Acts 7.8 Stephen refers to this as "the covenant of circumcision" Lot Great Nation Abraham Promise Two Angels Lot's Wife Blesses Abraham Lives in Eat with Lot Turned to Salt Moab Born (Moabites) Abimelech Land of Philistines Lot Hagar Chooses and His Family Egyptian Wife Flee Benammi Born (Ammonites) For Ishmael Abraham (Identified as a Prophet Genesis 20.7) Abimelech Mizraim (Egypt) Abimelech Sodom & Gomorrah King of Gerar 20.2 (Decendant of Ham) King of Gerar (philistines) (philistines) Genesis

4 Isaac Sacrifice Abraham Dies Ishmael Dies Esau Born Jacob Born Abraham Fathers more Sons Famine Abraham's Sons Name Means Zimran "Holy" (175 yrs old) Rebekah Prays YHWH Abraham Jokshan "Hardness" Abraham Dies About Pregnancy Tells Isaac Told to Sacrifice Abraham Medan "Judgment" Gen Isaac Prays for To go to Gerar Philistines Isaac Sarah Dies Sends his Servant Midian "Place of Judgment" Rebekah Instead of Egypt Become Jealous In Moriah and is to Seek a Wife Ishbak "Set Free" To Conceive 26.2 of Isaac's Gen Buried For Issac Shua "Saving" Prosperity Sons of Concubines (Sent Eastward) Two Nations Gen Prophesied Confirms Isaac Lives Inheritance Philistines YHWH In Lahairoi Promise Destroy the Spares Issac Wells of and Blesses Beersheba Beersheba Abraham Abraham Esau Born Esau and Jacob Reestablished Buried by Gen Grow Argument Isaac and Ishmael Concerning Jacob Born Isaac Tells Wells Esau Sells His Abimelech Abrahamic Birthright Rebekah is (137 yrs old) Esau Means To Jacob His Sister YHWH Ishmael Fathers Sons Ishmael Dies "Hairy" Promises to Ishmael's Sons Name Means Jacob Means cf Provide For Nebajoth "Fruitfulness" "He Who Isaac Abraham's Servant Kedar "Darkness" Supplants" Prays to YHWH Adbeel "God Invites" Abimelech For Guidance Mibsam "Fragrant" Rebukes Isaac Mishma "Fame" Isaac Builds an Altar Dumah "Scilence" (Ishmaelites) Abraham's Servant Massa "Burden" Finds Rebekah Hadar "Splendor" Covenant of Grandaughter of Nahor Tema "South Country" Peace With Jetur "Set in Courses" Isaac Builds Abimelech Naphish "Refreshed" Great Wealth Isaac Takes Kedemah "Eastward" Rebekah as a Wife Gen YHWH YHWH Abraham Nahor's Lineage Abimelech 11.29, King of Philistines 26.1 Genesis Genesis

5 11 of 12 Sons Born YHWH YHWH Esau Esau's Takes Isaac Wants His Blessing Two Hittite Wives Wants To Bless Displeasing Esau His Parents Prosperity and Esau Seeks Esau Takes Limited Servitude Jacob's Life Ishmaelite Wife Rebekah Blessing Gen and Jacob Conspire to Steal Jacob Rebekah and Isaac Jacob Travels Jacob Jacob Fathers Eleven Sons and One Daughter Esau's Blessing Deceives Isaac Sends Jacob Towards Haran Jacob's Ladder Works for Laban Mother Son Laban's Family Stealing with a Blessing a Dream Seven Years Leah Reuben Become Jealous Esau's Blessing To Rebekah's 28.11b-12 To Marry Rachel " Simeon of Jacob's Brother Laban " Levi Prosperity Laban To Find a Wife YHWH " Judah Jacob Chases Jacob Prosperity and Confirms Laban Deceives *Bilhah Dan 30.6 Builds and His Family Sovereignty Abrahamic Birthright Jacob " Naphtali 30.8 Great Wealth YHWH Blessing Prosperity and Blessing Giving Leah *Zilpah Gad in Haran Provides For Abrahamic Birthright As His Wife " Asher Jacob Blessing Jacob Meets Leah Issachar Increasing Laban and Jacob Jacob Laban and " Zebulun 30.2O in Livestock Agrue over cf Establishes Bethel His Daughters Jacob Takes Rachel Joseph and Servants Wrongs Done and Makes a Vow to Leah and Rachel Rachel Jacob YHWH As His Wife Leah Dinah and His Family a Gen Flee From Laban Covenant of Jacob *Note: Bilhah & Zilpah Peace With Works for Laban Bilhah is Rachel's handmaid (Genesis ). Rachel Laban Seven Years Zilpah is Leah's handmaid (Genesis 30.9). Steals Laban's To Marry Rachel Idols 29.30b Laban in the City of Haran Laban in the City of Haran Genesis (*Job: Earliest Possible Occurance) *Note: Book of Job Precise writing date is difficult, the events within Job suggest a time period around the lifetime of Jacob. ---Like Jacob, Job serves as family priest (Job 1.5), Job's wealth is measured in livestock (Job 1.3, 42.12). ---Job has about the same lifespan as Jacob; Job lived 140 years (Job 42.16), and Jacob lived 147 years (Gen 47.28, 49.33). While there are some scolars that argue for a Post-Babylonian Exile composition for The Book of Job, it seems that this argument neglects oral history and/or the possibility of transmission through an early version of the written Hebrew language. This gives insight into the Earliest Possible Recording.

6 12 of 12 Sons Born Issac Dies YHWH YHWH *Note: Basemath & Oholobamah Basemath is the Daughter of Ishmael (Genesis 36.3). Oholobamah is the Grandaughter of Zibeon (Genesis 36.2, 24-25) who was a son of Seir (Genesis 36.20). This is the land where Esau settles his family. *Note: Esau's Lineage These verses include the lineage of the Tribe of Seir which already inhabits the area. (180 yrs old) Esau Fathers Five Sons in Canaan (Isaac) Isaac Dies Mother Son Adah Eliphaz 36.4 Esau Lives *Basemath Revel 36.4 in Seir *Oholibamah Jeush Jacob Jacob Isaac " Jalam 36.5 Sends Messengers to Sends a Gift to Esau and Jacob Buried by " Korah 36.5 *Esau's Lineage Esau Esau Reunited Esau and Jacob Gen Gen Jacob Rachel Israel's Gen Builds Altar YHWH YHWH Dies Travels Israel's Sons Name Means Jacob Jacob Calls Jacob Confirms Gen Reuben "See, a Son" Prays for Saftey Wrestles with to Bethel Israel's Name Simeon "Hearing" (Brothers) an Angel Dinah Gen Reuben Betrays Levi "Joining" Defiled His Father Judah "Praised" Jacob Blessings 35.22a Dan "Judge" Jacob Renamed Travels to Promise Naphtali "Wrestling" Israel Bethel Gad "Good Fortune" Gen Asher "Happy" Jacob Issachar "Reward Will Come" Jacob Builds Stone Pillar Zebulun "Dwelling of Honor" Builds Altar Joseph "God Increases" (Joseph) 35.7 Benoni Born Benjamin "Son of Right Hand" Renamed Benjamin Gen 35.22b-27 Deborah Dies and Is Burried Benoni Means 35.8 "Son of My Sorrow" Benjamin Means "Son of Right Hand" Genesis

7 Joseph Sold Joseph in Egypt YHWH YHWH 7 Years of Plenty Begin (Gen 41.29) Jacob Favors Jacob Judah (Jacob) Joseph Mourns the Loss Takes Canaanite Wife Gen a of Joseph and Fathers Three Sons Gen a (Brothers) Gives Joseph Gen Coat of Colors Brothers Conspire Judah Lives in Chezib Judah's First Two Judah's Wife Dies Judah Discovers Tamar Gives (Judah) 37.3b Against Joseph 38.5b Wicked Sons Die the Deception Birth to Twins Gen Gen Pharez and Zarah Other Sons Judah Chooses Tamar Tamar Waits Tamar Deceives Gen Jealous as His First Sons Wife to Marry the Third Judah and Tamar Conceives Joseph Gen Gen YHWH YHWH Joseph Dreams Sold to (Joseph) Provides For Provides For Pharaoh Brothers will Ishmaelites Joseph Joseph Renames Joseph Bow to him Joseph in Potiphar's House In Prison Joseph Interpets Zaphnath-paaneah Sold to Gen Gen Pharaoh's Dream Gen 41.45a Egyptian General Gen Potiphar Joseph Pharaoh Gen Accused of Rape Joseph Interpets Gives Egyptian Wife cf Butler's Dream Made Ruler to Joseph and b Ishmaelites Joseph Baker's Dream Imprisioned Preparations Made Mizraim (Egypt) 39.2O (Decendant of Ham) Genesis Exodus 1.7

8 YHWH Jacob Stops in Beersheba Offering Sacrifices to YHWH Gen Years of Plenty End YHWH (Gen 41.53) Speaks to Jacob in a Vision 7 Years of Famine Begin 2nd yr of Famine Blessing him (Gen ) (Gen 45.6) (Jacob) Jacob Sends (Jacob& Benjamin) Brothers Famine Worsens (Jacob) Brothers 10 Sons to Egypt Travel to Canaan Supplies Depleted Travel to Canaan Jacob Gen Gen Gen Leaves Beersheba (Brothers) Benmjamin Remains (Brothers w/o Benjamin) Brothers Brothers Benjamin Travels to Egypt Pharaoh Permits with Jacob Travel to Egypt Jacob Learns Jacob Sends Travel to Egypt Accused of Theft Jacob Begins Israelites To Reside (Judah) In Canaan Gen of Events in Egypt Sons to Egypt Gen 43.15a Gen The Move to Egypt in Goshen Gen and Refuses with Benjamin Gen cf. 42.5a, 7 to Send Benjamin Judah Pleads Brothers Brothers For Benjamin's Life Bow Before Joseph Stand Before Joseph List of Seventy 42.6b 43.15b Who Traveled Jacob Blesses Joseph Reveals into Egypt Pharaoh Joseph (Joseph) Joseph Joseph Plans his Identity (Joseph) Joseph's Sons Name Means Distributes Accuses Brothers Dinner For Brothers To Brothers Manasseh "Causing to Forget" Goods of Spying Ephraim "Fruitful" (Joseph's Sons) (Joseph's Sons) Jacob and Joseph Gen Gen Brothers Joseph Provides Reunited Israelites Blessed cf. Gen 42.6a Joseph Bow Before Joseph For Brothers With Provisions Takes Brothers into Custody, Keeps Simeon, Joseph Dines Pharaoh Permits Sends The Others With Brothers Jacob To Move Home into Egypt Genesis Exodus 1.7

9 Jacob Dies Joseph Dies Jacob's Life in Egypt 17 yrs (Gen 47.28) Famine (147 yrs old) (Jacob) Israelites Jacob's Final Statement to his Twelve Sons Jacob Dies Israelites Prosper in Egypt Son Birth Order Gen 47.28; Gen Reuben (Brothers) Simeon, Levi 2, (Brothers) Jacob Demands Judah Brothers to be Burried In Canaan Zebulun Ask Joseph's a Issachar Joseph, for Forgiveness Dan Servants of Pharaoh, Gen From 70 Joseph Agrees Gad Elders of Pharaoh House, to Mighty Famine Worsens 47.30b-31 Asher Elders of Egypt, Multitude Naphtali House of Joseph, Joseph Joseph Jacob Claims Joseph Joseph's Bretheren, Forgives Brohers (110 yrs old) Joseph Ex Solidifies Pharaoh's Power Joseph's Sons Benjamin Joseph House of Jacob Joseph Joseph Put in a Coffin By Acquisition of: Gen Morns the Loss Travel to Wants his Bones Dies in Egypt Wealth, Lifestock, Land of Jacob Machpelah To be Buried Gen 50.22, 26a Gen Jacob Blesses 50.1 and in Canaan Gen 50.26b Manasseh and Ephraim Bury Jacob Gen All of Egypt Joseph Made Servants of Has Jacob Pharaoh Jacob Blesses Embalmed Gen a Joseph Priests Exempted Egyptians Mourn 47.22, 26b 50.3 Genesis Exodus 1.7

10 Moses Born *Note: Lineage from Jacob to Moses Jacob, Levi, Kohath, Amram, Moses Jacob (Gen 29.34, 35.23); Levi (Ex 6.16); Kohath (Ex 6.16, 18); Amram (Ex 6.18, 20); Moses (Ex 6.20, 26) YHWH YHWH YHWH YHWH YHWH Reaffirms Commands Plauges Egyptians Moses Does not Inheritance Promise Moses and Spares Israelites Feel Capable Ex to Speak to Ex Ex 3.11 Pharaoh Moses Receives Moses Works as Ex a Midianite Wife a Shepherd YHWH Note: Moses' Brother YHWH's Plague 1--Water to Blood Zipporah For Jethro Reasures Moses Moses Aaron is identified as Name Revealed YHWH Ex Ex and his Family Moses' Prophet in Exodus 6.3 Will Harden Go to Egypt Pharaoh's Heart Plague 2--Frogs 7.1 Moses Fathers YHWH Moses Des not Ex *Moses Moses Lives A son, Gersom Calls to Moses Wish to Go 40 years 2.22 From a Burning Bush 4.13 Moses and Aaron Plague 3--Lice in Egypt YHWH Speak to Pharaoh Ex 2.10 Moses Lives YHWH Guides Moses cf. Acts years YHWH Rebukes Moses in Egypt Plague 4--Flies Ex Comands Moses and Moses and Aaron Moses Kills cf. Acts 7.30 To go to Egypt Confirms Mission Speak to Pharaoh An Egyptian Ex Plague 5--Cattle die New Pharaoh Moses's Wife Israelites Ex 1.8 Circumcises Refuse to Listen Moses Flees Their son Gersom Pharaoh Increases to Moses Plague 6-Boils Israelites Egypt Israelites Burden Enslaved Pharoah Dies a Plague 7--Hail Arron Assists List of Moses' Staff Moses Israelites Blame Israelite Families Becomes a Male Moses Serpent Plague 8--Locusts Israelite Infants Israelites Cry Out to Executed YHWH for Deliverance Israelites Pharaoh's Heart Plague 9--Darkness 2.23b Worship is Hardened YHWH 7.13 Israelite Infant 4.31 Rescued By Moses warns Pharaoh Pharaoh's Daughter YHWH of Final Plauge Remembers His Covenant Israelite Infant Named Moses Pharaoh's Heart 2.1 is Hardened Ex 7.23; 8.15,19,32; 9.7,12,35; 10.20,27; Pharaoh of Egypt Exodus

11 Jethro YHWH YHWH YHWH Israelites Cry out for Pure Water YHWH Israelites Cry out Ex Leads Israelites in Fear Out of Egypt Ex YHWH Ex Provides YHWH Gives Instructions The Sea is Parted for Passover Moses For the Israelites Israelites Cry out to Moses Takes Joseph's Bones for Food Ex Out of Egypt Victory Songs Moses Israelites YHWH Amalek Gives Instructions Cross the Sea Provides Attacks Jethro for Passover on Dry Land Israelites Priest of Midian To Israelites Ex 17.8 Moses' Father-in-Law Israelites Cry out Visits Moses for Water Ex Plague 10 Joshua Death of Firstborn YHWH leads Israelites Provides a Jethro and Moses Pharaoh's Army Sacrifice to Pharaoh Chases Israelites YHWH Frees Israelites Through the Sea Moses Raises the Staff Pharaoh's Army Over the Battle Chases Israelites 17.10b-12 Israelites To the Sea Jethro Begin their Exodus Advises Moses Pharaoh's Army How to Efficiently is Wiped out Amalek Govern Disputes by the Sea Defeated Miriam (Identified as a Prophetess Exodus 15.20) Moses (Identified as a Prophet Deut 18.15, 34.10) Amalek Midianites Exodus

12 Mt. Sinai YHWH Mt. Sinai * YHWH 40 Days Sacrificial Instructions Priestly National Decends 40 Nights Instructions Lev Conduct Census to Mount *Decalogue Ex Second Lev Lev Num YHWH's Ex 19.16, Sanctify Ex Covenant Tablets Dietary Proposal Mount Ratified Tabernacle of the Purification *Festivals Undefilement Boundaries in Blood Instructions Testimony YHWH Sacrifice and Restitution Ex Moses Ex Ex *Tent Lives in Instituded Washing & Ascends Iarael of Ex Tabernacle Cleansing Lamp Oil, Moses to Mount Fears Tablets Meeting Tabernacle and Uncleanness Showbread, Jealousy Test 19.20b YHWH Tablets Constructed Gives His Preparation Blasphamemy Moses and Broken Ex Glory Israel Israelite Mount Israelite Leaders Ex Ex Day of Nazerite Vow at Sinai Preparation Boundaries Meet with Golden Priestly Preisthood Atonement Equity of Law Sanctified *Book of YHWH Sabbath Calf Garments Consecration Ex Ex Ex the Covenant Ex Destroyed Aaronic Blessing Israel Offerings at Sabatical Yr, Israelites at Mount Golden Ex Tabernacle High Priest Tabernacle Yr of Jubilee, 19.16b-17 Calf Anointed and National Redemptions Tribe Offerings *Note Decaloge: The Decalogue, commonly refered to as The Ten Commandments, can also be found in Deuteronomy *Note Book of the Covenant: The phrase Book of the Covenant is used because Exodus 24.7 states that Moses read the "Book of the Covenant." Purification Israel Eat no Blood Plagued Priests Covenvant Levitical Laws Anointed Nadab & Abihu Cautions Defile Marriage & Purification Personal Passover Conduct Vows Instructions *Note: YHWH=LORD (The Existing One) BDB states YHWH is: "...the proper name of the one true God." *Note Tent of Meeting: At this Tent, God appeared as a Cloud Pillar when He spoke to Moses as a friend "face to face". Joshua, Moses' servant (Ex 33.11), is the attendant at this Tent. This Tent was located outside the camp, yet anyone could visit the Tent of Meeting. Note: Festivals ritual Three Feasts are also mentioned within the Book of the Covenant (Exodus ) and within the Second Tablets washings (Exodus ): Passover Instituted (Exodus ); Passover Instructions (Exodus ; Numbers ); Festival Instructions (Numbers ). Miriam (Identified as a Prophetess Exodus 15.20) Moses (Identified as a Prophet Deuteronomy 18.15, 34.10) Gentiles Exodus ; Leviticus ; Num 1.1-

13 Wilderness Moses Dies Joshua Leads Conquest Tabernacle in Shiloh Joshua Dies Leave Sinai cf. Num years Wilderness Conquest Land Inheritance Journey Miriam Journey National 2 ½ Tribes Murder Moses Gives Joshua Crossing Joshua Foes Southern 2 ½ Tribes Land Promise Joshua's Joshua Overview Dies Continues Census Inheritance Laws Three Speeches Installed the Jordan Meets a Allied Lands Taken Inheritance Fulfilled Final Days Dies Num Num 20.1 Num Num East of Num to Israel as Leader Jos Captain of Jos Jos Jos Jos Jos Jos the Jordan Deu Deu 34.9 YHWH's cf. Journey Moses Brass Serpent Family Num Family Israelites Army Gibeon's Kings Levi 2 ½ Tribes First cf. Judg Struggles Punished Inheritance Inheritance King Preperation Feared Jos Deceit Against No Land go Home Speech At Rock Instructions Journey Instructions Prophesied for Conquest Israel Jos Israel Recorded Jos Jerico Faithful to Scouting Circucision Taken 5 Kings 9 ½ Tribes 2 ½ Tribes Second YHWH Canaan Aaron's Moses Prophet Spies & Conspire No Lands Inheritance Build Altar Speech Death Gentile Nations Sees Canaan Land Prophesied Rahab Taken O Attack and Boundries Observe Archan's cf. Judg Year are Defeated Passover Sin Gibeon Tabernacle 9 ½ Tribes Choose Punishment Joshua Chosen Moses' Defeated Conquest and Ark Question This Day Joseph's ½ Tribes Final Days Summary in Shiloh Altar Bones Inheritance Ai Buried Failed Festival Taken Longest Israel Conquest Kings of Instructions Moses Day Unconqoured Cities of 2 ½ Tribes Chooses Moab and Midian Cities for Sees Canaan Lands Refuge Answer God Elzeazar Send Balaam Levi Altar Dies Korah's to Curse Israel Vows Laws Kings Rebellion Moses Executed Cities and Plague Cities of Dies for Levi 9 ½ Tribes Donkey Speaks Refuge Pleased with Aaron's Rod Canaanites Answer Attack and No Prophet are Defeated Balaam Blesses Like Moses Israel Miriam Israelites Attack and Defeat Midianites Israelites Worship Baal-Poer and are Plagued Note: Deuteronomy This Fifth Book of Moses is briefly outlined according to the speeches from Moses. Book details are not provided, partially because it has some retelling of the events of the previous books. The name "Deuteronomy" is based on the greek translation in the Septuagint meaning "Second Law." Note: Psalm 90 Since Psalm 90 is attributed to Moses this psalm would have been written within these 40 years. Moab Canaan Midian Midian Numbers Moses Deut ; Joshua

14 Othniel Ehud Deborah / Barak Gideon Jephthah Samson Samuel Born (Years Accumulated) (Years Oppressed/Judged) Israel Seeks Cycle of Israel: Israel does Evil Israel does Evil Israel does Evil Israel does Evil Gideon Father's Israel does Evil Israel does Evil Israel Deteriorates Gods Judg 3.7 Judg 3.12a Judg 4.1 Judg 6.1a Abimelech Judg 10.6 Judg 13.1a Judg Counsel Being Faithful Judg Judg While Leader Mesopotamia Moabite Canaanite Midianite Philistines & Philistines Religious Lives Oppression (8yrs) Oppression (18yrs) Oppression (20yrs) Oppression (7yrs) Gideon Ammonite Oppression (40yrs) Deterioration Samuel Born Samuel's YHWH b b-5 Dies Oppression (18yrs) 13.1b Sam Ministry Gives Doing Evil , 26 Victory Israel Cried Israel Cried Israel Cried Israel Cried Samson (Danite) Ethical and Moral Suffering 3.9a 3.15a Israel does Evil Israel Cried Nararite Vow Deterioration Samuel Hannah's Oppression Presented at Children Partial Othniel Chosen Ehud Chosen Deborah Judges Unamed Prophet Hannah's Tabernacle Victories Recieving *(Judah) (Benjamin) (Ephraim) Rebukes Israel Abimelech Jephthah Chosen Killed a Lion Do Right Vow Liberation 3.9b b Judges (Gideon's Son) (By the People) In Own Eyes 1 Sam *(Manasseh) 17.6, Angel of Rest Land Rested (40yrs) Ehud's Barak Chosen *Gideon Chosen Riddled a Riddle YHWH but Refusal to 3.11 Dagger (Naphtil) (Manasseh) Rules Israel Eli the Priest (Levi) Eli's Sons' Prophecy Proclaims Repent as King Jephthah's Vow 1 Sam 1.9 Transgressions Against Eli Israel 9.6, Tied Foxes Tails , Disobedient Land Rested (80yrs) Jael and Sisera Gideon's Fleece Israel's 1st King Jephthah Oppression (3yrs) Judged (6yrs) Donkey Jawbone Israel Tests Israel's Shamgar Deborah's song Gideon's Army Weeps Faithfullness (Benjamin) a Ox Goad Tola (Issachar) *Ibzan(Zebulun) Samson & Delilah 3.31 Land Rested (40yrs) Gideon's Victory Judged (23yrs) Judged (7yrs) b Judg Captured, Lost Eyes Gideon Denies *Jair(Manasseh) Elon (Zebulun) Kingship Judged (22yrs) Judged (11yrs) Killed Philistines *Note: Land Rested Judges 8.28 Is the last verse that states that the land of Israel had rest (Judges 3.11, 3.30, 5.31, 8.28). *Note: Othniel (Judah) It Is not specifically stated which Tribe Othniel (Judges 3.9) was from. However we find in The Book of Numbers 13.6 that Othniel's Uncle, Caleb (his Father's Brother) was of the Tribe of Judah. *Note: Gideon Gideon is also known as Jerubbaal (Judges 6.32, 7.1, 8.35, ect.) Jerubbaal means "Let Baal plead against him" (Judges 6.32). *Note: Jair, Jephthah (Manasseh) Jair (Judges 10.3) and Jephthah (Judges 11.1) are both from the Tribe of Gilead, a descendent of Manasseh (Numbers 26.29). *Land Rested (40yrs) Abdon (Ephraim) 8.28 Judged (8yrs) Samson *Note: Ibzan (Zebulun) Judged (20yrs) 15.20, It Is not specifically stated which Tribe Ibzan (Judges 12.8) was from. However, it is stated that he is from the town of Bethlehem which was given Deborah to the Tribe of Zebulun as part of it's inheretance (Joshua 19.15). Identified as a Prophetess Unamed Prophet Man of YHWH (Judges 4.4) (Judges ) ( 1 Sam ) Judges ( *Ruth )------Judges 21.25; First Samuel *Note: Where is The Book of Ruth? In First Samuel 16, we learn that David's father is Jesse, from Ruth we learn that Jesse's father is Obed, and Obed's father is Boaz (Ruth's husband) and therefore is David's greatgrandfather. Not knowing these men's ages nor their exact age at the birth of their sons, it seems conceivable that Boaz and Ruth lived sometime in the latter period of The Book of Judges.

15 Eli Dies Saul made King 451 Judges era Ending of the Judges Era 40 Beginning of Kings Era Philistines Calves Beth-Shemesh Ark Plagued Miraculously Plagued Ark Taken Pull Ark Returns Battle with the Philistines 1 Sam (Samuel) 1 Sam 4.11a 1 Sam Samuel Israel Saul Chosen Saul Saul Judged Demands by YHWH Samuel's Prepares for Prohibits Food Summary of Samuel All his Life a King 1 Sam Final Battle 1 Sam Saul's Reign Anoints Eleazar 1 Sam Sam Address 1 Sam David Samuel Philistine Cares for Ark Saul 1 Sam Jonathan 1 Sam Sam Called by Victory* *Note Philistine Victory: 20 years Anointed Saul Eats Honey YHWH The prophecy against Eli is partially fulfilled with the King Saul Sacrifices Spirit of Philistine's killing of Eli's sons (1 Samuel 4.11) Defeats Saul Ordered YHWH 1 Sam Sam Israel Ammonites Israelites to Utterly Leaves Saul Turns to Saul Given 1 Sam Samuel Sin by Eating Destroy YHWH A New Heart by Rebukes Bloody Meat Amalekites (Eli) Eli YHWH Saul Saul Saul Dies 10.9 Made King Soothed by Judged (40yrs) Philistines Saul Commands Amalekites David's 4.11b-22 Subdued Saul Saul's Son Jonathan Israel to Mostly Harp Prophesies Fights for Eat Properly Destroyed YHWH Saul Chosen Jonathan YHWH by Lot Accused of Rejects Sinning Saul , 35 Israel Saves Samuel Jonathan Executes Agag *Note: Seer According to First Samuel 9.9, the words "seer" and "prophet" seem to be used interchangably. Saul (Prophesies among the Prophets First Samuel 10.6, 10-12) (Spirit Leaves 1 Samuel 16.14) Saul *David Samuel (Identified as a Prophet (*Seer) First Samuel 3.20 First Samuel

16 Samuel Dies Saul Dies David made King (Samuel) Battle Ending of the Judges Era Kings era Beginning of Kings Era Samuel Dies With the 1 Sam 25.1 Philistines (Saul) Saul Conjures Saul Saul's Son Saul Saul Samuel Dies Ishbosheth David Seeks David Seeks 1 Sam Sam Fights David Fights David's David& Spares David's for Kingship Goliath Life Jonathan David Sauls Life David 2 Sam Flees Life Flees 1 Sam Sam Sam David (David) 1 Sam Sam Sam David & David & the Laments Annointed David Desires Abigail 1 Sam Philistines Saul King to Build a House 1 Sam Ark for YHWH Note: The Pentateuch It is common to call the Bible's first five books "The Pentateuch" which comes from the Greek pente meaning five and the Greek teuchos referring to a vessel that held the scrolls (writings). Within the Scriptures, The Pentateuch ("The Five Scrolls" of Moses which are also called "The Torah") is referenced in the following ways: Book of YHWH (Isaiah 34.16); Book of the Law of YHWH (Second Chronicles 17.9; Nehemiah 9.3); Book of the Law of God (Joshua 24.26; Nehemiah 8.18); Book of the Law of YHWH Given by Moses (Second Chronicles 34.14); Book of this Law (Deuteronomy 28.61); Book of the Law of Moses (Joshua 8.31, 23.6; Second Kings 14.6; Nehemiah 8.1); Book of Moses (Second Chronicles 25.4, 35.12; Ezra 6.18; Nehemiah 13.1; Mark 12.26); Book of the Law (Deuteronomy 29.21, 30.10, 31.26; Joshua 1.8, 8.34; Second Kings 22.8, 22.11; Second Chronicles 34.15, Nehemiah 8.3; Galatians 3.10); Book *Note: of the the Covenant Prophet (Exodus David 24.7; Second Kings 23.2; Second Chronicles 34.30); Book of this Covenant (Second Kings 23.21). While no Old Testament verse specifically identifies David as a Prophet, he is widely considered to be one. It is during his Kingship that the Davidic Psalms are written, such as Psalms 23 and 51. The Gospels (Mathew 22.43, Mark and Luke 20.42) reference the Davidic Psalm 110. The Apostle Peter in Acts 1.16, 20 indicates that David was a prophet by stating that portions of Psalms 69 and 109 had to be fulfilled. Note: Books of the Prophets While most of us are familiar with the Books of the Major and Minor Prophets, Chronicles mentions Books of the Prophets Samuel, Nathan, and Gad who do not seem to have any Books attributed to them within the Biblical Canon. Those Books are: Book of Samuel the Seer (1 Chronicles 29.29); Book of Nathan the Prophet (1 Chronicles 29.29; 2 Chronicles 9.29); Book of Gad the Seer (1 Chronicles 29.29). Perhaps the books of these Prophets comprise a portion of the Scriptures found within The Book of Samuel or The Books of Chronicles. Also, while no Old Testament verse specifically identifies Jasher as a Prophet, Joshua and Second Samuel 1.18 reference the Book of Jasher. Executes Brought to 2 Sam Assassin Conquers Jerusalem Jerusalem 2 Sam Nathan Prophecies 2 Sam An Everlasting House Uzzah Touches For David Battles Ark and Dies Philistines David Praises David YHWH Dances Before the Ark David Gad (Identified as a Prophet First Samuel 22.5; also a Seer 1 Chronicles 29.29) Samuel Nathan (Identified as a Prophet Second Samuel 7.2) First Samuel First Sam ; Second Sam Second Sam 23.39

17 Solomon Born Solomon made King David Dies Note: Priest Zadok There is a great deal of speculation concerning the origins of the Priestly order called the Sadducees. Strong's identifies the term "Sadducee" (G4523) as "Tsadokian" (Za-doe-ki-an) meaning 'of Zadok'. One theory states that the "Tsadokians" were decendants of the Priest Zadok. Another theory holds that this term does not identify the Priest Zadok, but mearly the word "zadok" (G4524) meaning 'rightous'. This would identify the Sadducees as "Rightous ones" which differentiated them from the Pharisees who were "Set-apart ones". Solomon Born Fight 2 Sam Year For the Throne *Priest Zadok David Famine 1 Kin Prophet Nathan Advises Solomon Solomon Solomon Saul's Sin Annoint Solomon Establishes Prays Administration Solomon Kingship for Wisdom Summary King 1 Kin Kin Kin (David) 2 Sam Kin Kin David National Dies Discerns 3000 Proverbs David's Davids David's David's Song Census David's Bathsheba 1 Kin Living Child's 1005 Songs Successes Failures House of of Praise 2 Sam Bedwarmer Reminds True Mother Sam Horror 2 Sam David about David Bathseba David's Solomon Reigned David's Census Sin 1 Kin yrs Ewe Lamb Last Words 24.1O David Cursed Offering David's Costs David's Repentance Mighty Men Something Child Dies David Worships Temple Solomon told Supplies cf. 1 Chr to build cf. 1 Chr Sam cf. 1 Chr Gathered temple David David Gad (Last Reference 2 Samuel 24.19) Gad Nathan (Last Reference 1 Kings 1.45) Nathan Second Samuel Second Samuel Second Samuel First Kings 4.34

18 Gentiles Jeroboam Rehoboam Years Reigned (Israel) (Start Year 1) Years Reigned (Judah) (Start Year 1) Gentiles Note: Years of Reign On the top of this timeline we have provided the collective years reigned for Syria the Israelite and Judean Kings. However, these measurements do not always line Attacks Israel up. This may have several causes. Jeroboam Made King All the days (1) We cannot assume that Jeroboam and Rehoboam begin their reigns within of Northern 10 Tribes *Jeroboam's Sin of Solomon the same year. (2) The Hebrew writers undoubtedly rounded the years reigned 1 Kin Prophet from Judah The Altar Splits when they wrote their work. However we don't know if they rounded up, down, Two Golden Calves Prophesies and Its Ashes Fall 1 Kin or some mixture of the two when appropriate. (3) There is also a Hebrew leap One in Dan Against Israel's year which could affect these numbers. One in Beth-El Worship at Bethel Jeroboam Invites Rehoboam Refuses 1 Kin , 18 Prophet to Stay Solomon Jeroboam High Places Solomon Dies and and Non-Levite Priests Prophet from Judah Constructs Solomon's Jeroboam Rebels 1 Kin a Rehoboam Separate Feast Days Refuses to Eat or Drink Temple Kingdom Against Solomon Israelites Rebel War in Israel 1 Kin Kin Kin Solomon Against House of David All the Days 1 Kin Kin Reigned 40yrs (11.42) of Their Lives Ark Queen of Ahijah Prophesies: Brought Sheba Divided Kingdom 1 Kin Kin 15.6 to Temple cf. 1 Chr 23.1, 1 Kin Jeroboam to be Chr 9.31 Temple Filled Solomon's King of 10 Tribes with Glory Wealth Jeroboam's Solomon's Son Edom Kingdom Rehoboam Solomon's Solomon's Attacks Israel is Conditional Reigns as King Speech Wives All the days 11.43b Israel will Serve Judah and Benjamin of Solomon Rehoboam Prepare to Fight Prayer If he will Lighten Jeroboam Solomon's 1 Kin Jeroboam Flees Their Burden 1 Kin Temple Idolatry from Solomon 1 Kin Dedication O Shemaiah Prophesies Against Fighting Note: Solomon's Writings Proverbs of Solomon (Proverbs ), Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, written durring this time. Note: Outline Format We have identified: King; Length of Reign; Spritual Status; Prophet Association; Northern/Southern Kingdom, Gentile Involvement; and Various Selected Events. Nathan Prophet from Judah (1 Kings ,18) (1 Kings ) (cf. 1 Chr Chr 9.29) Shemaiah (Identified as a Prophet 1 Kings 12.22, cf.2 Chronicles 11.2) Ahijah (Identified as a Prophet First Kings 11.29) Iddo (Identified as a Seer cf. 2 Chronicles 9.29) *Note: Jeroboam's Sin These Golden Calves are a continual problem for the Kingdom of Israel. This hearkens back to the Tribe of Israel's sin at Mt. Sinai (Ex ). The Israelites are worshiping YHWH, but worshiping a graven image of Him (1 Kings 12.28) violating the Second Commandment (Ex. 20.2). This is repeatedly cited as the sin for which the Kingdom of Israel is destroyed (See Note: Did Evil). After the fall of the Kingdom of Israel in Samaria the Judean King Josiah will demolish the Golden Calf at Beth-El (2 Kings 23.15). First Kings First Kings First Kings First Kings Note: Reign of Kings Bare in mind that this outline is according to Biblical Narrative, not chronology, hence there are no BC/BCE dates and the various Kings reigns do not appear to scale. One King may reign forty years and take up three colomns while another reigns only one year and takes up ten columns.

19 *Note: Baasha Baasha kills all of the House of Jeroboam fulfilling the prophecy made by Ahijah (1 Kings ). 1 Kings states that Baasha was the son of Ahijah, however this does not seem to be the Prophet Ahijah. (Jeroboam) Jeroboam Nadab *Baasha Elah Zimri (King of Israel) Dies 2yrs (15.25) 24yrs (15.33) 2yrs (16.8) 7days (16.15) Jeroboam Jeroboam Seeks Advice 1 Kin Prophet from Bethel Prophet from Judah's Continues in Sin About his ill Son from Did Evil (15.26) Did Evil (15.34) Did Evil (16.19) Seeks out Disobedience the Prophet Ahijah Jeroboam Prophet from Judah Results in his Death Making 1 Kin yrs (14.2) 1 Kin Kin Kin Kin Non-Levite Priests Bethel Prophet Bethel Prophet of High Places *Ahijah Prophesies: Abijam (Judah) *Did Evil (14.9) Baasha Conspires Zimri Conspires Persuades Honors Against Jeroboam's Son Wars Against Against Nadab Baasha (Israel) Against Elah House of Baasha Judah Prophet Judah Prophet 1 Kin Against Jeroboam Jeroboam (Israel) 1 Kin Wars Against 16.9 Executed to Eat in Israel Against Israel Asa (Judah) Kin Kin Kin 15.6 *Note: Did Evil 24 years cf. 2 Chr 13.2b-19 When a King of Israel is identified in the Scriptures as Israelites Proclaim Jeroboam's Son Dies one who 'Did Evil' it is always connected to a reference cf. 2 Chr Omri King to the sins of Jeroboam. (1 Kings 15.26, 15.34, 16.19, 16.26, 16.31, 22.52; Zimri Commits 2 Kings 3.3, , 13.2, 13.11, 14.24, 15.9, 15.18, Jehu Prohesies Suicide Old Prophet (1 Kings 13.11) 15.24, 15.28, 17.22) Against Baasha 1 Kin Kin ,7 (Rehoboam) Rehoboam Abijam Asa (King of Judah) Rehoboam's Sin Dies (aka Abijah in 2 Chr) 41yrs (15.10) 1 Kin yrs (15.2) Asa Ends Hanani the seer *Note: High Places *High Places Egypt Attacks Did Right (15. 11) Worship of Rebukes Asa It seems proper to mention that the 'High Places' were an issue long before the divided Images and Groves Judah Rehoboam Walked in Sin (15.3) of Foreign gods cf. 2 Chr kingdom. When a King of Israel or Judah is identified in the Scriptures as one who 'Did not 1 Kin Kin yrs (14.21) 1 Kin Kin Remove the High Places' it seems to hearken back to the behavior of Solomon (2 Kings 23.13, cf. 1 Kin cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr Asa Suffers From 1 Kings 3.2-3). Shemaiah Prophesies Did Evil (14.22) cf. 2 Chr a Sickness in his Legs (In the Kingdom of Israel 1 Kings , 13.2, ; 2 Kings 17.9, 17.11, 17.29, 17.32) Distruction if Azariah Prophosies 1 Kin 15.23b (In the Kingdom of Judah 1 Kings 14.23, 15.14, 22.43; 2 Kings 12.3, 14.4, 15.4, 15.35, 16.4, Judah does not Serve 1 Kin , Obedience to cf. 2 Chr removal of; 21.3-rebuilding of; 23.5, 8-9, 13, all vv. destruction of). YHWH cf. 2 Chr YHWH Prophet from Judah cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr Hanani Prophet to Judah (Last Reference 1 Kings 22.24, cf. 2 Chronicles 12.15) Egypt Sacks Shemaiah (cf. 2 Chr ) Solomon's Temple 2 Kin (Last Reference cf. 2 Chr 13.22) Iddo Azariah the Son of Oded Jehu son of Hanani (aka Oded in 2 Chr 15.8) (Prophet to Israel and Judah Identified 1 Kings 16.1, cf. 2 Chronicles 19.2) (Last Reference 1 Kings 14.16) Ahijah (cf. 2 Chr ) 1 Kin cf. 2 Chr First Kings First Kings

20 Ben-hadad Moabites Rebel King of Syria Against Israel Attacks 2 Kin 1.1, Within the First 3 yrs of Ahab's Reign Israel Ahab (Israel) (over two years) and Omri Ahab 1 Kin Jehoshaphat (Judah) Ahaziah Jehoram 12yrs (16.23) 22yrs (16.29) War Against 2yrs (22.51) 12yrs (3.1) Jehoram (Israel) Elijah Prophesies YHWH Sends Ahab's Wife Jezebel Ahab and Jezebel Ben-hadad (Syria) Allies with Wrought Evil (16.25) Did Evil (16.30) to Ahab: No Rain Elijah to Ahab Seeks Elijah's Life Elijah to Anoint: Unnamed Prophet Steal a Vineyard 1 Kin Did Evil (22.52) Wrought Evil (3.2-3) Jehoshaphat (Judah) Hazael King of Syria Rebukes Ahab 2 Kin *Did Worse than Any *Did Worse than Any Birds Feed Elijah Elijah Chalenges Elijah Flees for his Life *Jehu King of Israel Elijah Prophsies 1 Kin 22.40, 2 Kin Before him Before him and Defeats the and Prays for Elisha to Replace him Prophecy Against Ahab 1 Kin Kin 1.18 ( ) ( ) Widow Feeds Elijah Prophets of Baal YHWH to Take his Life Against Ahab Micaiah Prophesies Elijah taken Elisha Prophesies 1 Kin Kin Kin and Israel Ahab Repents Against Ahab in Whirlwind Victory Elijah Raises Elijah Prays Elijah Hears YHWH 1 Kin Widow's Dead Son for Rain in a Still Small Voice Elijah Prophesies Elisha takes Omri Defeats Builds Alter Another Against Ahaziah Elijah's Mantel Chalenge to for Baal 1 Kin Kin Kin Unnamed Prophet Unnamed Prophet Jehoram (Israel) his Throne In Samaria (1 Kin ) (1 Kin ) Ahab Killed and in Battle Jehoshaphat (Judah) Elijah (Identified as a Prophet 1 Kings 17.1) (Last Reference 2 Kin 2.11) Elijah War Against Moab Elisha (Identified as a Prophet 1 Kin 19.16) (Asa) Jehoshaphat 1 Kin (King of Judah) 25yrs (22.42) *Note: Did Worse than Any Before him Omri, King of Israel, and his son Ahab set into motion the corruption which will spread across both Israel and Judah. Of Ahab the Scriptures state that it became "a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam" (1 Kings 16.31). Their corrupt behavior is the center focus of the Prophets Elijah and Elisha's preaching. This family's corruption will not be cleansed from the nations until the reigns of Jehu (Israel) and Jehoash (Judah). *Note: Jehu Anointed King of Israel Taking into account that these events occur within the first three years of Ahab's reign, Elijah prophesied that Jehu will be King of Israel over 40 years prior to his Jehu's ascendancy to the throne during Elisha's prophetic office. *Note: Multiple Prophets There are several instances in 1 and 2 Kings which reference not just one but an association of Prophets. These men are identified as: the Sons of the Prophets (1 Kings 20.35; 2 Kings 2.3, 2.5, 2.7, 2.15, 4.1, 4.38, 5.22, 6.1), or the Children of the Prophets (2 Kings 9.1). *Multiple Prophets (First identified 1 Kings 18.4) Jehu son of Hanani Did Right (22.43) Zedekiah Rebukes Jehoshaphat Prophet to Israel cf. 2 Chr Kin (1 Kings 22.11) cf. 2 Chr Eliezer Prophesies Micaiah Against Jehoshaphat Prophet to Israel cf. 2 Chr (1 Kings ) (Last Reference 1 Kings 16.12, 2 Chronicles 20.34) Eliezer (cf. 2 Chronicles 20.37) Jehu son of Hanani First Kings First Kings 22.52; Second Kings 1.1--Second Kings

21 86 94 King Ben-hadad of Syria: Ben-hadad Ben-hadad King Ben-hadad of Syria: *Hazael Sends Naaman to Jehoram King of Syria King of Syria Sends Hazael to Elisha King of Syria To be Healed of Leporsy Wars Against Besieges To Ask if the King Israel Samaria Will Die from his Illness (Jehoram) King Jehoram of Israel (King of Israel) Sends Naaman to Elisha Elisha Protects King of Israel Widow Asks for Shunammite Woman Elisha Instructs Elisha Makes Famine in Samaria Elisha Prophesies Elisha Answers: Elisha's Help Shows Elisha Hospitality Naaman How To Be Axe-Head Float King of Syria 7 yrs of Famine The King Will Die Elisha Cleanses Healed of Leprosy 2 Kin Seeks Elisha's Life People Resort to to Shunammite Woman But not From Illness Elisha has the Widow Elisha Blesses Poisonous Soup Cannibalism Fill Many Pots Woman To Have a Child 2 Kin Elisha Refuses Elisha Prays to: Shunammite Woman Hazael: with Oil from One Pot Naaman's Gift Reveal God's Army Elisha Prophesies Flees for 7 yrs Returns to Syria and Sell Them Shunammite Woman's Blind Syrian Eyes Food Supply Kills King Ben-hadad of Syria Child Dies Elisha Feeds Gehazi Schemes for Open Syrian Eyes After 7 yrs Becomes King of Syria 2 Kin a Multitude Naaman's Gift Lepers Find Asks King of Israel 2 Kin Elisha Raises Elisha Tells and Report on to Restore her Land Woman's Dead Child Gehazi Cursed with King of Israel to Give Syrian Army Supplies 2 Kin Naaman's Leprosy Syrian Army Mercy 2 Kin Kin Kin Kin *Note: Hazael King of Syria This is a King anointed by Elijah and fulfillment of the Prophecy given by Elijah (1 Kings , cf. 2 Kings ). Elisha (Jehoshaphat) (King of Judah) *Note: Elijah's Prophecy Against Jehoram This seems to refer to a prophecy written by Elijah prior to his death. Long before Jehoram ever became King of Judah. It is also interesting to note that this is the only interaction Elijah has with the Kingdom of Judah yet it concerns the Judean King who marries the daughter of Ahab (the Israelite King Elijah works under). Jehoram Marries Athaliah Daughter of King Ahab (Israel) 8yrs (8.17) Did Evil (8.18) Edomites and Libnah 2 Kin Rebel cf. 2 Chr Kin cf. 2 Chr Worship of Foreign gods Resumes *Elijah's Prophecy cf. 2 Chr Against Jehoram cf. 2 Chr Struck with Painful Illness cf. 2 Chr Multiple Prophets Philistines and Arabians Sack Jeruselum *Obadiah cf. 2 Chr First Kings Second Kings *Note: The Prophet Obadiah Scholars extensivley debate dates for Obadiah's work. Timeframes range from the time of King Jehoram to anytime before the fall of Babylon. Exact dating is difficult and depends on when Edom was destroyed in fulfilment of the prophecy.

22 Hazael Hazael King of Syria King of Syria Attacks Oppression (17yrs) Jehoram (lsrael) Israel 2 Kin 13.3, Moabites Jehoash and 2 Kin Invade Israel Defeats Syria (Jehoram) Ahaziah (Judah) Jehu Jehoahaz Jehoash 2 Kin 13.2O Three Times (King of Israel) War Against 28yrs (10.36) 17yrs (13.1) (aka Joash 13.12) 2 Kin Hazael (Syria) Ahab's Family 16yrs (13.10) 2 Kin 8.28 Had Zeal for YHWH ( ) Executed Did Evil (13.2) Elisha Elisha Dies cf. 2 Chr 22.5 Did Right Against Ahab (10.30) Did Evil (13.11) Three Arrows Amaziah (Judah) Baal Worshippers 2 Kin Man Resurected Chalenges *Elisha has Jehu Did not Repent of Golden Calves Executed 2 Kin , When Thrown Jehoash (Israel) Anointed King ( ) 2 Kin in Elisha's Grave 2 Kin Kin *Note: Elisha Has Jehu Anointed King Elisha assigns the task of anointing Jehu King of Israel to one of the children of the prophets (2 Kings 9.1, 4). Prophecy: Dogs Eat Jezebel Hazael (Syria) Jehoash (Israel) Against House of Ahab Exacts Tribute From Defeats Against Jezebel Jehoash (Judah) Amaziah (Judah) Kin cf. 2 Chr Israelites Proclaim Jehu King 2 Kin 13.12, Kin (Last Reference 2 Kings 13.21) Elisha Ahaziah Jehoram (lsrael) *Athaliah *Jehoash Amaziah The Israelite Athaliah and Mother of Ahaziah (aka Joash in 12.19) 29yrs (14.2) Is his Mother Ahaziah (Judah) Usurps Throne 40yrs (12.1) Amaziah's Father's 1yr (8.26) Executed 6yrs (11.3b) Priest Jehoiada Priest Jehoiada Judeans Conspire Did Right (14.3) Assassins by Jehu and Judean Leaders Did Right (12.2) Dies Against Jehoash Executed Did Evil (8.27) 2 Kin Did Evil (via context) Anoint Jehoash King cf. 2 Chr Kin Kin Kin cf. 2 Chr Kin Kin Chr cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr Kin Kin cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr Worship at cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr the Temple *Note: Athaliah (Judah) Jehoram (Israel) makes a political alliance with Jehoram (Judah) when he gave his sister, Athaliah, in marriage to Jehoram (Judah). As Queen of Judah Athaliah gives birth to a son Ahaziah, the future King of Judah (2 Kings 8.18,26). She is identified as the Daughter of Israelite King Ahab (2 Kings 8.18) and the Daughter of Israelite King Omri (2 Kings 8:26) meaning she was a child of the House of Omri, her grandfather. Athaliah Overthrown Temple Repaired Abandoned *Note: Jehoash (Judah) Slaughters King Ahaziah's Sister Hides 2 Kin Kin cf. 2 Chr Durring the Reign of Athaliah Jehoash was hidden in the house of Ten-thousand Ahaziah's Son, Jehoash cf. 2 Chr the LORD. This seems to impact who he becomes as a king and why Edomites in the Temple To Save his Life Worship at Zechariah he reinstitutes worship at the Temple. & 2 Kin a Baal Worship the Temple Son of Jehoiada (2 Kings ; 2 Chronicles ) Conquers Selah cf. 2 Chr Destroyed Reinstituted Stoned to Death 2 Kin cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr *Joel 2 Kin 14.7 Multiple Prophets First Kings Second Kings Second Kings Second Kings *Note: The Prophet Joel The Book of Joel does not specify any King, no King of Judah, King of Israel, or King of any Gentile Nation, by which to date the book. As a result there is extensive debate regarding when the Prophet Joel was working. Some scholars place Joel during the reign of Jehoash and the Priest Jehoiada because: --As a boy-king he was not a governing force, which might explain the lack of a king reference and a strong role of the Priesthood. (See also *Note: The Prophet Joel, during Temple Reconstruction)

23 Jonah Prophesies Pul Tiglath-Pileser Tiglath-Pileser Against Nineveh King of Assyria King of Assyria King of Assyria cf. Jonah 1.2, 3.4 Exacts Tribute Invades *Jonah From Israel Israel Rezin King of Syria Jeroboam II Zachariah Shallum Menahem Pekahiah Pekah Tribe of Naphtali 41yrs (14.23) 6months (15.8) 1month (15.13) 10yrs (15.17) 2yrs (15.23) 20yrs (15.27) Taken Captive 2 Kin Ahaz (Israel) Did Evil (14.24) Amos Prophesies: Did Evil (15.9) Did Evil (15.18) Did Evil (15.24) Did Evil (15.28) Seeks Assyria's Help Punishment for Rezin (Syria) 2 Kin Kin Transgressions 2 Kin Kin Kin Kin Kin Pekah (Israel) and Invades Pekah (Israel) Shallum Conspires Menahem Pekah Conspires Jotham (Judah) Beseige Tiglath-Pileser (Assyria): Against Zachariah Kills Shallum Against Pekahiah 2 Kin Ahaz (Judah) Captures Damascus 15.1O Kin Kingdom of Syria cf. 2 Chr Taken Captive Kills King Rezin of Syria Amos Rezin (Syria) The Book of Jonah took place at this time. The Book of Jonah describes a (cf. Amos 1.1) Attacks Prophet Oded 2 Kin 16.9 messege to the Gentile city of Nineveh; which was the capital city of Assyria. God Jotham (Judah) Comands Mercy used Jonah as a prophet to both Nineveh and to Israel (the Northern Kingdom). It *Jonah (2 Kings 14.25, cf. Jonah 1.2) 2 Kin on Israel is of interest to note that it is Assyria that will invade and take Israel captive. cf. 2 Chr Tiglath-Pileser (Assyria) Hosea (cf. Hosea 1.1) Beseiges Judah cf. 2 Chr (Amaziah) Azariah Jotham Ahaz (King of Judah) (aka Uzziah in 2 Chr 26.1) 16 yrs (15.33) 16yrs (16.2) 52yrs (15.2) Struck with Judeans Conspire Leprosy Did Right (15.34) Did Not Do Right (16.2) Against Amaziah Did Right (15.3) Note: Transfer of Leadership from Azariah to Jotham There seems to be a dating conflict between 2 Kings and The transfer of leadership Azariah's Son Jotham 2 Kin 15.5, Jotham (Judah) 2 Kin Judeans Proclaim 2 Kin , from King Azariah of Israel to his son Jotham is the most likely source of this confusion. According to Rules as Regent cf. 2 Chr Fights Against cf. 2 Chr Amaziah's son Azariah cf. 2 Chr Kings 15.5 Jotham techincally begins ruling Judah prior to his father Uzziah's death. Ammonite King King 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles do not seem to have enough technical data to corrolate the length of 2 Kin 15.5 cf. 2 Chr 27.5a this transition in reign with a high degree of ease or accuracy. The Book of Isaiah, which concerns cf. 2 Chr Builds Upper Gate Worships Edomites and Philistines 2 Kin Azariah's reign, or the books The Chronicles of the KIngs of Judah and of the Temple Foreign gods Oded Invade Judah 2 Chr The Chronicles of the Kings of Judah cited within 1 and 2 Kings could shed light on this issue (See 2 Kin 15.35b Ammonites 2 Kin (cf. 2 Chronicles ) also Note: Years of Reign). cf. 2 Chr 27.3a Pay tribute to cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr Micah Jotham (Judah) (Identified as a Prophet to Israel and Judah cf. Micah 1.1) cf. 2 Chr 27.5b Isaiah (Identified as a Prophet 2 Kings 19.2) Multiple Prophets *Note: Jonah According to 2 Kings and Jonah 1.1 this is the same prophet. The events in Ammon Second Kings Second Kings Second Kings Second Kings 20.21

24 Shalmaneser Sennacherib King of Assyria King of Assyria Invades Assasinated Israel Sennacherib Israelites Assyrian Settlers Priest of YHWH Gentiles fear YHWH King of Assyria Esar-Haddon (Pekah) *Hoshea Kingdom of Israel Moved to Do not Fear YHWH Teaches but Also Worship Attacks King of Assyria (King of Israel) 9yrs (17.1) Taken Captive Assyrian lands 2 Kin 17.25a in Beth-El Their own gods Judah 2 Kin Kin Kin Kin Kin Hoshea Conspires Did Evil (17.2) cf. 2 Kin Lions of YHWH cf. Ezra 4.2 Against Pekah Assyrians Attack Blended Worship 15.3O 2 Kin Israel Moved to Assyrian Settlers Condemned Was Always Warned Israelite lands 17.25b Hezekiah (Judah) Offers Tribute *Note: Hoshea Assyrian Settlers Blended Worship Sennacherib (Assyria) Did Evil "but not as the Kings of Israel before him" Israel's Sins Listed Seek a Priest of YHWH Continued for (2 Kings 17.2). Hoshea seems to be the only King of , to Learn How to Generations Israel who is not specifically tied to Jeroboam's sin. Worship Him Israel Punished Sennacherib (Assyria) Samarian Development After Assyrian Invasion Demands Surrender Judah Alone From Judah But Sins 2 Kin Hosea 17.18b-19 cf. 2 Chr Hezekiah Hezekiah and Judean Leaders 29yrs (18.2) Rededicate Themselves Hezekiah Ahaz Builds Altar Ahaz Commands to Serve YHWH Hezekiah Removes Hezekiah's Seeks Isaiah's Advice to Assyrian gods Worship of Did Right (18.3) High Places Tunnel and Foreign gods Claved to YHWH (18.6) Judean People Images and Groves cf. 2 Chr Isaiah Prophesies Worships at It and Some Israelites Against Sennacherib 2 Kin Seals the Doors 2 Kin Rededicate Themselves Destroys the cf. 2 Chr of the Temple cf. 2 Chr to Serve YHWH Brasen Serpent cf. 2 Chr Kin 18.4 Hezekiah Prays 2 Kin cf. 2 Chr 31.1 For Deliverance cf. 2 Chr Opens and Repairs 2 Kin the Temple cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr Note: Jew, Jews, Jewish Second Kings 16.6 reveals the first use of the word "Jew." The term "Jew" seems to specifically refer to a person from the Tribe of Judah or generally refer to a person from the Kingdom of Judah. For Example King David is a "Jew" because he is from the Tribe of Judah, but King Saul is not a "Jew" because he is from The Tribe of Benjamin. Both are Israelites, but only David is Jewish. YHWH Micah Strikes Down (last reference 2 Kings 20.19) 185,000 Assyrians Isaiah 2 Kin cf. 2 Chr Multiple Prophets Second Kings Second Kings

25 Esar-Haddon King of Assyria Manasseh (Judah) Taken Captive by Esar-Haddon (Assyria) cf. 2 Chr Manasseh (Judah) Repents cf. 2 Chr Manasseh Set Free Back to Jerusalem Manasseh cf. 2 Chr 33.13a Amon Josiah 55yrs (21.1) 2yrs (21.19) 31yrs (22.1) Manasseh Rebuilds Prophecy: Repairs Temple Huldah Prophesies: Josiah Demolishes: Passover Did Evil (21.2) High Places Against Manasseh Did Evil (21.20) Judeans Conspire Did Right (22.2) 2 Kin Against Judah High Places Observance Wrought Wickedness (21.6) Images and Groves Against Judah Against Amon 2 Chr 34.3a, 8-13 Mercy for Josiah Images and Groves Commanded Against Jerusalem 2 Kin Kin Kin , All forms of Idolotry 2 Kin Kin Builds Altars Removes the Altars cf. 2 Chr Amon's Assassins cf. 2 Chr Law cf. 2 Chr In Judah and Israel cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr For Foreign gods 2 Kin For Foreign gods Executed Found In the Temple cf. 2 Chr In the Temple Worships 2 Kin Judah Renews Covenant Josiah Praised Foreign gods Judeans Proclaim 2 Chr to YHWH Destroys For Following Seduces Judah Manasseh Fills Commands Judah Amon's Son Josiah 2 Kin The Golden Calf of Israel YHWH to Do Evil Jerusalem With to Serve Abandons King cf. 2 Chr at Bethel Innocent Blood YHWH YHWH Huldah the Prophetess Kin Kin Kin (2 Kin ) cf. 2 Chr Kin cf. 2 Chr 33.13b-17 2 Chr Chr Priests of Idolotry Zephaniah (cf. Zephaniah 1.1) Jeremiah (cf. Jeremiah 1.1-3, cf. 2 Chr 35.25) Executed 2 Kin (Last Reference 2 Kings 23.2) Multiple Prophets cf. 2 Chr 34. 3b-7 Second Kings Second Kings

26 Nebuchadnezzar Nahum Prophesies Nebuchadnezzar Against Nineveh King of Babylon Jehoiakim (Judah) Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Zedekiah (Judah) (cf. Nahum ) Serves *Daniel, Daniel Interprets Besieges Rebels Against Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah the Secret Meaning Jerusalem Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Assyrian Capital 2 Kin 24.1a Prepared to Serve of Nebuchadnezzar's Dream 2 Kin Kin of Nineveh Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) *Of The Great Image cf. 2 Chr Destroyed Jehoiakim (Judah) In Babylon Dan Rebels Against Dan Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Pharaoh-Nechoh Assyria Conquered Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Nebuchadnezzar Invades and Besieges King of Egypt by Babylon 2 Kin 24.1b Serve Mightly Makes Daniel Jerusalem Attacks In his Kingdom Ruler Over Babylon Jehoiachin (Judah) Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) 2 Kin Assyria Nahum Gentile Nations Dan Dan and 10,000 Judeans Makes Mattaniah cf. 2 Chr Kin Prophet to Ninevah Invade Judah Taken Captive by King of Judah cf. 2 Chr 35.20a (cf. Nahum 1.1) 2 Kin *Note: Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Renames him Zedekiah Zedekiah (Judah) Daniel,Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah Builds Golden Idol 2 Kin Kin Eyes Put out Jehoiakim (Judah) Daniel,Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah cf. 2 Chr 36.10a cf. 2 Chr 36.10b And Taken Captive by Taken Captive by are given Babylonian names. Thrown Into Firey Furnace Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Daniel------Beltshazzar Dan Kin cf. 2 Chr 36.6 Hananiah --Shadrach Josiah (Judah) Fights Against Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Mishael----Meshach Azariah-----Abednego Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Nechoh (Egypt) Sacks the Temple Sacks the Temple Sends Nebuzaradan cf. 2 Chr 35.20b cf. 2 Chr 36.7 Daniel (Daniel 1.1-3) 2 Kin To Sack and Destroy Solomon's Temple Jehoahaz Jehoiakim Jehoiachin Zedekiah 2 Kin months (23.31) 11yrs (23.36) 3months (24.8) 11yrs (24.18) cf. 2 Chr Josiah Killed Did Evil (23.32) Did Evil (23.37) *Note: The Great Image Did Evil (24.9) Did Evil (24.19) in Battle Daniel Identifies the five sections of this image indicate five future kingdoms Priests of YHWH 2 Kin Kin Kin (Daniel , 38-45). This Image has a: 2 Kin Kin Executed cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr Head of Gold (Babylon) cf. 2 Chr cf. 2 Chr Kin a Chest and Arms of Silver (Medo-Persia) Jehoahaz (Judah) Nechoh (Egypt) Jehoiakim (Judah) Abdomen and Thighs of---brass (Greece) Priests of YHWH Taken Captive by Makes Eliakim Taxes Judeans Legs of Iron (Roman Republic) Pollute the Temple Kingdom of Judah Nechoh (Egypt) King of Judah to Pay Tribute to Feet of iron and Clay (Roman Empire) Taken Captive Renames him Jehoiakim Nechoh (Egypt) Judah 2 Kin 25.21b 2 Kin 23.34a 2 Kin Daniel states that it is during the last Kingdom that God will establish an everlasting kingdom Rebels Against cf. 2 Chr Nechoh (Egypt) cf. 2 Chr 36.4a (Daniel ). Joel seems to reference back to this dream (Joel 1.4, 2.25). Ezekiel (cf. Ezekiel 1.1) YHWH Exacts Tribute cf. 2 Chr From Judah Jeremiah 2 Kin Jehoahaz (Judah) cf. 2 Chr , 4b Dies in Egypt Habakkuk (No King stated, but Habakkuk 1.6 identifies the Babylonian Chaldean Dynasty) Pharaoh-Nechoh 2 Kin 23.34b King of Egypt 2 Kings (Jeremiah ; *Lamentations ; Ezekiel ; Daniel ; Habakkuk ;) Kings Note: Babylonian Kings During Captivity in Babylon Nebuchadnezzar--(2 Kin 24.1; Dan 1.1) Evil-Merodach--(2 Kin 25.27) Neriglissar Labosoarchad Nabonidus Belshazzar--(Dan 5.1,7.1,8.1) *Note: Lamentations The author of Lamentations is not specified within the Book of Lamentations, however it is traditionally assigned to the Prophet Jeremiah. 2 Chronicles states that Jeremiah composed a lament concerning King Josiah's Death which is recorded in the Book of Lamentations.

27 Evil-Merodach Belshazzar Cyrus Xerxes I Evil-Merodach Belshazzar King of Babylon King of Babylon *Nebuchadnezzar(Babylon) Struck with Madness Daniel's Vision of Dan Four Great Beasts cf. Dan 5.19 *Dan Daniel's Vision of Evil-Merodach (Babylon) A Ram With Two Horns *Note: Nebuchadnezzar's Madness Frees Jehoiachin (Judah) (King of Media and Persia) From Prison And a He-Goat Belshazzar List of Captives Jeshua and Zerubbabel Nebuchadnezzar (Babylon) Based on Daniel's dialogue with King (King of Greece) Sees the Hand Writing and Livestock Count Rebuild Alter Makes Gedaliah Belshazzar (Daniel ). According *Dan On the Wall Ezra Offerings Resumed Governor of Judah to Daniel , it seems that Dan Ezra *Devout Gentiles 2 Kin Nebuchadnezzar experienced his Free will offering for Ask to Help temporary madness near the end of his Jehoiachin (Judah) Temple Reconstruction Procurement Ezra reign, after he had sucessfully Serves of Timber established his kingdom. Evil-Merodach (Babylon) Daniel Interprets 3.7 Israelites In Babylon the Message People and Refuse Help Dan Places of Residence Temple 4.3 Cyrus' Proclamation 2.7 Foundation Laid to Rebuild the Temple cf. Neh Rejected Gentiles Ezra Daniel Sabotage Reconstruction cf. 2 Chr Israelites Gedaliah Cyrus (Persia) Rejoice and Weep Rejected Gentiles 7months (25.25) 2 Kin Invades and Kills Write to 2 Kin Belshazzar (Babylon) Xerxes I (Persia) *Note: Dan , Dan 5.30 Accusing Jews While these two chapters (Daniel 7-8) occur in the narrative directly after the fall Jews, Benjamites, Priests, Levites Gather Ezra 4.6 of Babylon to the Medo-Persian Empire, Equipment and Goods verses 7.1 and 8.1 reveal that these events Persia Ezra take place prior to the capture of Babylon Conqures Babylon Ishmael Conspires (Daniel ). Dan 5.31 Daniel and Daniel's Vision Against Gedaliah The Lions Den of The End of Days 2 Kin Dan Dan Ezekiel Daniel Interprets Judeans Flee to Egypt Jeremiah's Prophecy Man in Linen Speaks 2 Kin of Seventy Years Dan Dan Habakkuk Cyrus Xerxes I *Obadiah King of Persia and Media (Persia) King of Persia and Media 2 Kin (Dan )-2 Kin 25.30; (Dan )-Dan 5.1-Dan 5.29 *Note: The Prophet Obadiah Scholars extensivley debate dates for Obadiah's work. Timeframes range from the time of King Jehoram to anytime before the fall of Babylon. Exact dating is difficult and depends on when Edom was destroyed in fulfilment of the prophecy. Dan Dan 9.27; Ezra (Daniel ) Nehemiah Note: Medo-Persian Kings During Israel's Captivity Cyrus--(Conquered Media, Lydia, and Babylon)--(Dan 5.30) Cambyses II--(Conquered Egypt) Bardiya Darius I Xerxes I--(Some Scholars claim this is Ahasuerus, the King who married Esther)--(Ezra 4.6) Artaxerxes I--(Ezra 4.7) Xerxes II Sogdianus Darius II--(Ezra 5.5-6) Artaxerxes II--(Some Scholars claim this is Ahasuerus, the King who married Esther)--(Esther 1.1; Neh 2.1) Artaxerxes III--(Some Scholars claim this is Ahasuerus, the King who married Esther) Arses Darius III--(Fell to Alexander; Darius' assassin, Bessus, tries to proclaim himself king)--(mac 1.1)

28 Artaxerxes I Darius II Artaxerxes II Haggai (Identified as a Prophet Ezra 5.1 Last Reference Ezra 16.14) Haggai Zechariah (Identified as a Prophet Ezra 5.1 Last Reference Ezra 16.14) Zechariah (Son of Berechiah, son of Iddo) (Son of Berechiah, son of Iddo) Temple Rebuilt *Note: The Book of Esther Scholars widely debate on the percise time period in which the events of Queen Esther took place. The Book of Esther identifies that the events unfold durring the third year of the Medo-Persian King Ahasuerus (Esther 1.1-3). According to Strong's (H325) the term 'Ahasuerus' seems to be a generic title rather than a specific name, given to identify any Persian King. Some Scholars Idenentify Ahasuerus with Xerxes I, others with Atraxerxes II, and others still with Atraxerxes III. The general consensus seems to fall strongest toward Atraxerxes II. The Book of Esther Governor Tatnai Temple Oversees Reconstruction Dedication Haggai and Zechariah Ezra 6.13 Ezra Prophecy to Jews Ezra 5.1 Prophets Preistly Order Jews Saved Urge Reconstruction Reestablished From Extermination Zerubbabel and Jeshua Queen Esther and Permitted to Restart Rebuilding Goes Before and Invites Fight for Their Lives Rejected Gentiles the Temple Temple Observed: The King and Haman Est Write to 5.2 Darius II (Persia) Reconstruction Passover To a Banquet Artaxerxes (Persia) Searches Archives Completed Feast of Unleavened Bread Est Accusing Jews Jews Fight Their Enemies Ezra Governor Tatnai Esther and Gain Power Tells Jews to Stop Building Made Queen of Persia Haman Prepares Throughout Persia Jews Refuse Est To Execute Mordecai Decree of King Cyrus Artaxerxes I (Persia) Found Orders Reconstruction Jews Write a Letter to Queen Vashti Esther's Cousin, Mordecai Haman Plots Jews Celebrate Halted Darius II (Persia) Refuses to Come Before Foils Plot to Assassinate Against Jews Artaxerxes II (Persia) (Feast of Purim Instituted) Artaxerxes II (Persia) Artaxerxes II (Persia) Est Remembers Mordecai Haman Begs Est and Honors him for For his Life Darius II (Persia) Jews Lament Saving The Kings Life Est 7.7 Affirms Cyrus' Decree Artaxerxes II (Persia) Rejected Gentiles to Rebuild Temple Banishes Haman Promoted Haman Hanged Halt Reconstruction Queen Vashti 3.1 Mordecai asks Esther Instead of Modecai Modecai and Esther To Go Before At her Baquet Protect the Jews Serving Artaxerxes II (Persia) Esther asks Artaxerxes II (Persia) Artaxerxes II (Persia) Mordecai Artaxerxes II (Persia) Mordecai Given Looks to Replace Refuses to Bow Before To Save the Jews Haman's Position Queen Vashti Haman Jews Fast for Esther From Haman In the Kings Court Artaxerxes I Darius II Artaxerxes II King of Persia and Media King of Persia and Media King of Persia and Media Daniel (Esther Esther

29 Note: Anshei Knesset HaGedolah (The Geat Assembly, or Great Synagogue) Hebrew tradition holds that his is the timeperiod in which the Great Assembly was formed by Ezra. It is said to have originally comprised of Haggi, Zechariah, and Modecai (from Book of Esther). This group is seen by Rabbinic Jews as the transition from the Prophets to the Rabbis, it is attributed with canonization of the Hebrew Scripture and the creation of Oral Law. *Malachi Reconstruction of Jerusalem's Wall (12yrs) *Joel Ezra Nehemiah Nehemiah Nehemiah Wall Reconstructed Nehemiah Learns of Israelite Learns Jerusalem Surveys Itemization Arbitrates Economic Disputes In 52 Days List of Israelites Celebrate Separation From Enforces Foreign intermarriages Is in Distress Damaged Walls of Reconstruction Neh Neh 6.15 Babylonian Captives Wall Reconstruction by: Ammonites and Moabites Temple Treasury Ezra Ezra Neh Neh Neh Returning to Jerusalem Purification Neh Neh Goes to Jerusalem Manages Resources Reaction and Activity Neh Giving Thanks Ezra 7.1-6, 9-10 Prays for Israel Nehemiah Tries to Encourage Difficulties of Opposition cf. Ezra a Rejoicing Tobiah, the Ammonite Enforces Prays for Israel Jews of Reconstruction Neh Challenges the Separation Sabbath Observance Many Israelites Interacts with Opposition Ezra Go to Jerusalem Intermarriages Nehemiah Teaches Israelites Temple and Preistly cf. Neh Separated Nehemiah Local Gentiles Fortifies Jerusalem To Obey the Provisions Enforces Asks to Go Try to Discourage Law of YHWH Marital Laws Artaxerxes II (Persia) To Jerusalem Nehemiah Frees Ezra , 2.10, To Govern Israel Israelites: According to the Fast Law of YHWH Separate From Gentiles Praise YHWH Ezra Lists Chiefs of the Tribes Israelites Who Traveled Vow to Obey the From Babylon Law of YWHW Israelite Journey Babylonian Captives Live In Jerusalem Daniel Ezra 10.44; Nehemiah Nehemiah *Note: Malachi "Malachi" is a hebrew term meaning "my messenger". In fact the hebrew translators of the Septuagint did not translate this as a name but as a word. This has lead many scholars to believe that "malachi" is not the name of a prophet but mearly a reference to a prophet. The Book of Malachi does not identify a specific timeframe for its writing, leading to wide ranging debate on the dating of this book. Some scholars point to textual clues which seem to indicate a time during Medo-Persia's domination of Israel. --The use of the term Governor (1.8), indicates a time after the Babylonian Invasion. --The inclussion of worship at The Temple (Malachi ), which indicates a time after The Temple's Reconstruction. --The inclusion of improper marriages (Malachi 2.11), which was a concern in Ezra's time. *Note: The Prophet Joel The Book of Joel does not specify any King, no King of Judah, King of Israel, or King of any Gentile Nation, by which to date the book. As a result there is extensive debate regarding when the Prophet Joel was working. Some scholars argue for an early Post-exile dateing near Ezra-Nehemiah because: --The lack of a King or reference to the Kingdom and the stong Priesthood seems to indicate a Post-exile date. --The use of the term Israel to identify all of Jacobs decendants, not only the Northern Kingdom (Joel 2.27). --Jerusalem has a wall, meaning Joel must take place before the captivity or after the wall has been rebuilt (Joel 2.7-9). Others scholars have argued for a late Post-exile dating because of textual clues which include: --Joel 1.4, 2.25 which seems to be symbolic references to the Four kingdoms prophesied by Daniel. --Joel 3.6 which uses the term "Grecians" (others-"ionians") seems to indicate a timeperiod of strong Greek influence.

30 Alexander III (The Great) Seleucius I Nicator Antiochus II Theos Antiochus III (The Great) Antiochus IV Epiphanes Darius III *Year of the Kingdom of the Greeks 137 (Mac 1.11) 143 (Mac 1.21) 145 (Mac 1.57) Alexander III (The Great) Seleucius I Nicator Antiochus II Theos Antiochus IV Epiphanes King of Macedon King of Asia (Seleucid) King of Asia (Seleucid) King of Asia (Seleucid) 1 Mac 1.10 Antiochus IV (Seleucid) Seleucius I (Seleucid) Seleucid Commander Commands Pagan Worship Founds the Seleucid Empire Betrays and Attacks Forbids Worship of YHWH Israelites 1 Mac Note: Greek Kings During Israel's Captivity Antiochus III (The Great) 1 Mac Alexander (The Great)---(Conquered Persia)--(1 Mac 1.1) Invades Altar to YWHW Defiled ---Civil War for the Throne--- Alexander III (Macedon) Ptolemy V (Egypt) Jerusalem Plundered Pagan Altars Built Seleucus I Nicator--(Founds the Seleucid Empire, names Invades And Captives Taken 1 Mac capital after his father, Antiochus) Darius III (Persia) 1 Mac Mattathias (The Hasmonean) Antiochus I Soter 1 Mac 1.1 Antiochus III (the Great) Many Israelites Copies of the Torah 1 Mac 2.1 Antiochus II Theos Captures Judea from Forsake YHWH for Greece Gentiles Build Destroyed Seleucus II Callinicus Ptolomy V (Egypt) 1 Mac A Citidel in Jerusalem 1 Mac 1.56 Seleucus III Keraunos (or Soter) To Dominate Jews John Gaddi Antiochus III the Great---(Solidifies control over Judea) Alexander III (Macedon) 1 Mac Followers of YHWH 1 Mac 2.2 Seleucus IV Philopator Offers Sacrifice at the Temple Executed Antiochus IV Epiphanes---(1 Mac 1.10) Cites Daniel Prophecy as About him 1 Mac Antiochus V Eupator---(1 Mac 6.17) Antiochus IV (Seleucid) Simon Thassi Demetrius I Soter---(1 Mac 7.4) Persia and Other Provinces Ptolomy V (Egypt) Invades 1 Mac 2.3 Alexander I Balas--(1 Mac 10.1,50) *Note: Year of the Kingdom of the Greeks Assert Independence From Seeks Help from Ptolemy VI (Egypt) Demetrius II Nicator (First Reign)--(1 Mac 11.19) The Book of 1st Maccabees offers a date listing (137- Greece Antiochus II (Seleucid) The Roman Republic 1 Mac Antiochus VI Dionysus (or Epiphanes)--(1 Mac 11.54) 177). These dates seem to number the years from the Conquers Medo-Persia Judas Maccabeus Diodotus Tryphon--(Called Trypho in Scripture)--(1 Mac 13.32) establishment of Alexander the Great's Macedonian Greek 1 Mac Mac 2.4 Antiochus VII Sidetes (or Euergetes)--(1 Mac 15.1,10) Empire and his domination the region of Judea/Israel. The Roman Republic Demetrius II Nicator (Second Reign) Captures Asia Minor from Antiochus IV (Seleucid) Alexander II Zabinas Antiochus III (The Great) Sacks and Strips Eleazar Avaran Seleucus V Philometor---(Joint rule with Cleopatra Thea) Alexander III (Macedon) The Reconstructed Temple 1 Mac 2.5a Antiochus VIII Grypus---(Joint rule with Cleopatra Thea) Dies 1 Mac Antiochus IX Cyzicenus Antiochus IV Epiphanes Demetrius III Eucaerus (or Philopator) Divides his Empire Between his Generals: Son of Antiochus III (The Great) Jonathan Apphus Seleucus VI Epiphanes Nicator Cassander (Provinces of Greece) Taken Captive by 1 Mac 2.5b Lysimachus (Provinces of Thrace and Anatolia) The Roman Republic Seleucus I Nicator (Provinces of Asia) Ptolemy I Sotor (Provinces Egypt and Judea) 1 Mac Antiochus XI Epiphanes Philadelphus Philip I Philadelphus Antiochus XII Dionysus Tigranes II the Great Antiochus XIII Asiaticus Philip II Philoromaeus--(Fell to Roman General Pompey) High Priest Eleazar Sends 70 to Translate the Torah Into Greek *Septuagint(LXX) Authored The Republic Of Rome Darius III Ptolemy II Philadelphus Arsaces I Ptolemy V Epiphanes Ptolemy VI Philometer King of Persia and Media King of Egypt Persia (Parthia) King of Egypt King of Egypt *Note: Septuagint (LXX) Authored King Ptolemy II Philadelphus of Egypt is the King who built the famous Library of Alexandria. During his reign Judea was still contested territory between the Greek Ptolemid dynasty centered in Alexandria Egypt and the Greek Seleucid dynasty centered in Antioch Syria. According to the historian Josephus, King Ptolemy II commissioned the Jewish High Priest Eleazar to provide a greek translation of the Hbrew Torah for the use in his Library. Eleazar sent 70 educated men from from the twelve tribes to Alexandria. (Over time many other Hebrew Scriptures are translated and collected with the Septuagint.) Because of this the work was refured to as "The Seventy" (Septuagint in Greek or LXX in Latin). However, many scholars hold that there were not actually 70 translators, but in fact Maccabees Maccabees Note: What is The Book of 1st Maccabees? The Book of 1st Maccabees discuss the events of the Macabean revolt in Judea starting roughly 50 years after the works of Nehemiah and ending rougly 80 years before the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Maccabees is among a list of Scriptural writings known as the "Deuterocanon" (Second Canon). The Apocrypha and Deuterocanonical writings have been highly contested within Christendom. The Book of 1st Maccabees is found in the Bishops, Geneva, and 1611 King James Bibles. In the 1880's the English Revised Version is the first Bible to be printed without the Apocrypha. Useful Source: < Note: Sections of Information without Scripture References There are three sections in this timeline which lack any Bible verses. The timeperiods are when: ---Judea switches from Persian to Greek domination (Page 4) ---Judea switches from Greek to Roman Imperial domination (Page 8-9) ---Judea suffers destruction of the Temple by the Roman Empire (Page 13) We felt it was important to offer this information in order to further clarify the context of the Biblical Information. This information was collected from a variety of sources, but the three most prominate were: The Writings of Josephus THE SILENT CENTURIES: The Hasmonean Dynasty, Al Maxey < Various articles from the website < Note: Why is The Book of 1st Maccabees here? Our intent is not to enter into the debate on wether or not Maccabees should be included in the Protestant canon. Our interest is only to outline the events which took place during what it commonly referred to as "The Intertestamental Period". The Book of 1st Maccabees offers a clear, consise, and vivid record of many events of this timeperiod. There are other Deuterocanonical books wich provide historical information, however, in the interest of simplification, we have chosen to utilized only First Maccabees.

31 Mattathias Judas Maccabeus 146 (1 Mac 2.70) 147 (1 Mac 3.37) 148 (1 Mac 4.52) Seleucid Armies Invade Judea 1 Mac (Mattathias) Mattathias and his Sons Mattathias Persecuted Israelites Lament Dies Gentiles Begin Seek Help From Arrogant Israelite Commanders 1 Mac Killing Israelites Judas (Nation of the Jews) Defeated by Gentiles Israelite Army: Living Outside Judea 1 Mac Mac (John) Prays to YHWH 1 Mac Mattathias and his Sons Mattathias' Son Judas Fasts Sanctuary Cleansed Refuse to Takes Command Searches the Torah Rebel Against the Torah Tells his Sons to: 1 Mac Seeks YHWH Defiled Altar to YWHW Gentile Armies (Simon) Decide to Follows the Torah Set Aside Defeated Rebel Against the King Love the Torah 1 Mac Mac Mac Die for the Israelite Covenant Temple Restored Judas (Nation of the Jews) Judas (Nation of the Jews) Remember Their Ancestors Attacks and Repels Attacks and Repels (Judas) Trust in YHWH Seleucid Armies Sacrifices Offered Nearby Gentile Nations Nearby Gentile Nations 1000 Resisting Jews Do not Fear Attack and are Defeated Seleucid Armies to YHWH 1 Mac Persecuted Israelites 1 Mac Refuse to Fight on the Sabbath Blesses his Sons 1 Mac Defeated Rescued And are Killed Glory Given to YHWH Eight Days of Celebration 1 Mac (Eleazar) 1 Mac Mac Mac *(Hanukkah Instituted) 1 Mac Antiochus IV (Seleucid) *Israelite Army: Attacks Persia Temple Mount Fortified (Jonathan) Destroys Israelite Idollators 1 Mac Tears Down Idols 1 Mac Enforces Circumcision Laws Enforces Torah Observance 1 Mac *Note: Israelite Army First Maccabees 2.42 is the first mention of a group of Israelites called "Hasideans" (also translated Assideans) meaning "Pious ones". This group opposed the Hellinization of the Hebrew people. Scholars have widely debated this group as the possible origins of the Pharisees, Zealots, or Eccenses, possibly all of them. Mithridates I King of Persia (Parthia) Note: Hanukkah Instituted Scholars connect this with the Feast of Dedication John Maccabees Maccabees

32 Antiochus V Eupator Demetrius I Soter Jonathan Apphus (1 Mac 6.16,20) 151 (1 Mac 7.1) 152 (1 Mac 9.3) 153 (1 Mac 9.54) Antiochus IV (Seleucid) Antiochus V (Seleucid) Learns of Judas' Victories Overthrown and Killed 1 Mac Demetrius I Soter Antiochus IV (Seleucid) King of Asia (Seleucid) Seleucid Commander Bacchides Dies Israelite Idolators 1 Mac Attacks and is Defeated 1 Mac Seek Help From Antiochus V (Seleucid) Israelite Idollators 1 Mac Antiochus V (Seleucid) Besieges Jerusalem Seek Help From Seleucid Commander Nicanor Antiochus V Eupator 1 Mac Mac Demetrius I (Seleucid) Attacks and is Defeated Seleucid Commander Bacchides King of Asia (Seleucid) 1 Mac Mac and Defiled Priest Alcimus Israelite Idollators 1 Mac 6.17 Invade Judea Lead the Israelites Seleucid Commander Bacchides 1 Mac Mac Fortifies Judea Antiochus V (Seleucid) 1 Mac Invades Judea Antiochus V (Seleucid) (John) Defiled Priest Alcimus 1 Mac and Israelites Made High Priest Agree to Live in Peace 1 Mac Seleucid Commander Nicanor Followers of YHWH 1 Mac Mocks the Temple Executed Defiled High Priest Alcimus (Simon) 1 Mac Mac Orders the Destruction of Eleazar Seleucid Commander Bacchides Judas (Nation of the Jews) Temple Mount Fortifications Dies in Battle and Defiled Priest Alcimus Dies in Battle 1 Mac 9.54 Judas (Nation of the Jews) 1 Mac (Judas) Betray Israelites Burried in Jerusalem Besieges Gentile Citidel Antiochus V (Seleucid) 1 Mac Mac Israelites Choose In Jerusalem Betrays Israelites Judas' Brother Jonathan 1 Mac Israelite Army Orders the Destruction of Seleucid Commander Nicanor To Lead Them Alcimus Flees From Temple Mount Fortifications Israelite Army and All his Army Killed 1 Mac Struck with an Illness and Dies Antiochus V (Seleucid) 1 Mac Rises Against Alcimus 1 Mac Mac Mac Mac (Jonathan) Judas (Nation of the Jews) Ally Themselves With The Roman Republic 1 Mac Jonathan's Brother John Killed Jonathan Leads an Ambush 1 Mac The Republic Of Rome 1 Maccabees Maccabees

33 Alexander I Balas Demetrius II Nicator Antiochus VI Dionysus 160 (1 Mac 10.1,21) 162 (1 Mac 10.57) 165 (1 Mac 10.67) 167 (1 Mac 11.19) Demetrius I (Seleucid) Alexander I (Seleucid) Overthown and Killed Demetrius II (Seleucid) Fights to Overthrow Fights to Overthrow Jonathan (Nation of the Jews) Demetrius I (Seleucid) Alexander I Balas Alexander I (Seleucid) Besieges Gentile Citidel Demetrius II (Seleucid) 1 Mac King of Asia (Seleucid) 1 Mac Ptolemy VI (Egypt) 1 Mac Betrays 1 Mac Betrays Jonathan (Nation of the Jews) Seleucid Commander Bacchides Alexander I (Seleucid) Demetrius II (Seleucid) 1 Mac Attacks and is Defeated 1 Mac Agrees to: 1 Mac Each King Seeks Jews Loyalty Expand Territory of Judea 1 Mac Free it From Taxes Seleucid Commander Trypho Alexander I (Seleucid) 1 Mac Crowns Alexander's Son Demetrius Frees Jonathan Confirms Friendship with Antiochus VI Dionysus to Defend Jewish Lands Jonathan (Nation of the Jews) King of Asia (Seleucid) 1 Mac Jonathan (Nation of the Jews) 1 Mac Mac Peace Agreement Reached Alexander I (Seleucid) Captures Joppa Seleucid Troops Revolt 1 Mac Alexander I Makes Jonathan Allys With Sacks and Burns Azotus 1 Mac High Priest Ptolemy VI (Egypt) Destroys the Temple of Dagon Ptolemy VI (Egypt) Demetrius II (Seleucid) (Simon) 1 Mac Mac Sends Troops to Support Allys With Seleucid Commander Trypho Overthrown By Alexander I (Seleucid) Demetrius II (Seleucid) Finds Alexander's Son Antiochus Seleucid Commander Trypho Demetrius' Decree: 1 Mac In Order to Crown him King 1 Mac Territory of Judea Expanded 1 Mac Mac Jonathan (Nation of the Jews) Jonathan (Nation of the Jews) Freed From Taxes Ambushed and Abandoned Judged Israel Freed to Follow Laws of YHWH Prays and Defeats Enemy Destroys Israelite Idollators 1 Mac Jonathan's Brother On his Own 1 Mac 9.73 Ptolemy VI (Egypt) Jonathan (Nation of the Jews) Simon 1 Mac Crowns Himself King of Asia Sends Troops to Support Made Governor the Region Israel Distrusts Demetrius Jonathan (Nation of the Jews) Demetrius II (Seleucid) 1 Mac Allies with Alexander Made Governor the Region 1 Mac Jonathan (Nation of the Jews) (Jonathan) 1 Mac Mac Alexander I (Seleucid) Renews Alliances With Flees and Dies Nations of Rome and Sparta 1 Mac Ptolemy VI (Egypt) Dies Jonathan (Nation of the Jews) and his Brother Simon Patrol Borders of Judea Occupies the City Joppa Fortify Jerusalem Demetrius II Nicator King of Asia (Seleucid) 1 Mac Mac Ptolemy VI Philometer King of Egypt Republic of Rome Kingdom of Sparta 1 Maccabees Maccabees

34 Simon Thassi Trypho King of Asia Simon Becomes Ruler Antiochus VII Sidetes John Hyrcanus I aka. 1st Year of Simon (1 Mac 13.42) aka. 3rd Year of Simon (1 Mac 14.27) (1 Mac 13.41,51) 172 (1 Mac 14.1,27) 174 (1 Mac 15.10) 177 (1 Mac 16.14) Seleucid Commander Trypho Antiochus VII Antiochus VII (Seleucid) Seleucid Commander Trypho Betrays and Kills Overthrows Betrays Betrays and Captures Antiochus VI (Seleucid) Trypho King of Asia Simon (Nation of the Jews) Jonathan (Nation of the Jews) 1 Mac Mac Seleucid Commander Trypho Antiochus VII Sidetes Crowns Himself King of Asia Crowns Himself Antiochus VII (Seleucid) 1 Mac Demetrius' Son Trypho King of Asia Demands the Return of: Israelite Army Demetrius II (Seleucid) Antiochus VII (Seleucid) Joppa, Gazara, and Flees From Invades and Taken Captive by Confirms Alliance with Antiochus VII (Seleucid) The Citidel in Jerusaelm Seleucid Commander Trypho Arsaces (Parthia) Simon (Nation of the Jews) Traps Trypho in Dor 1 Mac Simon (Nation of the Jews) 1 Mac Mac Besieges City Simon (Nation of the Jews) Simon's Son-in-Law Nation of the Jews Allys With 1 Mac Offers Payment for Betrays and Kills Prospers under John Demetrius II (Seleucid) Captured Cites Simon (Nation of the Jews) Israelites Proclaim 1 Mac Mac Pharisees and Sadducees Jonathan's Brother Simon 1 Mac Develop and Support him As Leader Seleucid Army Simon's Son John 1 Mac Attacks Judea and is Defeated Made High Priest After his Death (Simon) 1 Mac Mac John's Decendents: Yoke of the Gentiles Nations of Rome and Sparta Made High Priest Seleucid Commander Trypho Removed from Israel Renew Alliances With Crown Themselves King Betrays Israelites 1 Mac Simon (Nation of the Jews) Forsake YHWH for Greece Kills and Buries Jonathan 1 Mac Mac Simon (Nation of the Jews) Captures Gazara Expels Idollators Simon: Purifies the City Israelites Honor Reburies Jonathan in Modein 1 Mac Simon and his Family Builds a Monument 1 Mac , (Jonathan) For his Familys Graves Simon (Nation of the Jews) Roman Republic 1 Mac Captures The Citidel Confirms Friendship Alliance Expels Idollators With Nation of the Jews Purifies the Citidel Simon (Nation of the Jews) 1 Mac Fortifies Temple Mount Made High Priest 1 Mac Made Ruler (Ethnarch) of The Jews *(Annual Ceremony Instituted) 1 Mac Mac Note: Annual Ceremony Instituted Some scholars connect this with Jesus in John Arsaces Mithridates I King of Persia and Media (Parthia) Republic of Rome Kingdom of Sparta Republic of Rome 1 Maccabees Maccabees Note: Kingdom of Judea (Hasmonean Dynasty) Simon Thasi--(1 Mac 14.47) John Hyrcanus I--(1 Mac 16.24) Aristobulus I--(Declares himself King) Johnathan (Renamed: Alexander Jannaeus)--(Contiues Kingship) Alexandra Salome--(Queen) John Hyrcanus II / Arisobus II---Civil War ---Conquered by Roman General Pompey--- John Hyrcanus II (High Priest only) Antigonus Herod (The Great) ---(Appointed King of all Israel by the Roman Senate, Begins Herodian Dynasty.)

35 Jonathan (Alexander Jannaeus) Ceasar Julius Herod (The Great) Ceasar Augustus Herod Archelaus Wise Men from the East Come to worship Christ And Bring Treasures and Gifts cf. Mat Jonathan (Alexander Jannaeus) The Birth of John (The Baptist) Mary Jesus High Priest and King of Judea After Alexander's Death Prophecied Gives Birth to Jesus Grows in Divine and Human Favor his Elder Son, Hyrcanus Luke Luke Luke Pharisees Demand allys with Pharisees Roman Gereral Alexander (Nation of the Jews) his Younger son, Aristobulus Pompey Conquers: Choose Between Being allys with Sadducees Antioch (Seleucid Empire) The Birth of Jesus (The Messiah) Anna Speaks King or High Priest and Prophecied To Those in Jerusalem Pharisee-Sadducee Jerusalem (Kingdom of Judea) Looking for Redemption Alexander (Nation of the Jews) Judean civil war Herod (The Great) Allys With Sadducees Executes all Male Infants Represses Pharisees each side seeks help from Mary with Elizabeth in Bethlehem Roman General Pompey cf. Mathew Roman Civil War Elizabeth Gives Birth to John John Grows in Strong in Spirit 1.8 Herod (The Great) Anna the Prophetess Caesar Julius Assasinated Dies (Luke 2.36) By the Roman Senate cf. Mathew 2.19 Roman Civil War Julius Ceasar Proclaimed Herod Archelaus King (Ethnarch) Ruler for Life Herod (The Great) Roman Republic Falls of Judea By the Roman Senate Made King of All Israel Roman Empire Founded cf. Mathew 2.22 Roman General Sulla Expands and Rebuilds Temple Crowns himself Roman Ruler for Life Caesar Julius Caesar Augustus Dictator of Rome Emperor of Rome Note: Sections of Information without Scripture References There are three sections in this timeline which lack any Bible verses. The timeperiods are when: ---Judea switches from Persian to Greek domination (Page 4) ---Judea switches from Greek to Roman Imperial domination (Page 8-9) ---Judea suffers destruction of the Temple by the Roman Empire (Page 13) We felt it was important to offer this information in order to further clarify the context of the Biblical Information. This information was collected from a variety of sources, but the three most prominate were: The Writings of Josephus THE SILENT CENTURIES: The Hasmonean Dynasty, Al Maxey < Various articles from the website < Herod's Temple Construction Work Luke Acts Note: King of Jews (Herodian Dynasty) ---Assasination of Caesar Julius, Roman Republic falls into civil war--- Herod (The Great)---(Elected King of all Israel by the Roman Senate)--(Luke 1.5) *Herod Archelaus---(Ethnarch of Judaea)--(cf. Matthew 2.22) *Herod Antipas---(Tetrarch of Galilee)--(Luke 3.1) *Herod II---(Tetrarch of Batanaea) *Herod Philip II---(Tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis)--(Luke 3.1) Herod Agrippa I---(Tetrarch of Batanaea and Galilee, later King)--(Acts 12.1) Herod Agrippa II---(Tetrarch of Chalcis, later Tetrarch of Batanaea)--(Acts 23.35) ---Revolt of the Zealots against Rome ends the Herodian Dynasty--- Rulers marked by '*' all began their reigns at the same time. Note: Emperors of the Roman Empire During Israel's Captivity Caesar Augustus--(Founds Roman Empire)--(Luke 2.1) Caesar Tiberius--(Luke 3.1) Caesar Gaius (Caligula) Caesar Claudius--(Acts 11.28) Caesar Nero ---Civil War (Year of the Four Emperors)--- Caesar Galba------(June-January) Caesar Otho (January-April) Caesar Vitellius---(April-December) Caesar Vespasian--(Founds a New Imperial Dynesty; Destroys Temple)

36 Ceasar Tiberius Herod Antipas Jesus' Ministry Jesus John the Baptist Jesus Jesus Jesus Sadducees with Judas Grows in Divine and Human Favor Baptizes Jesus Begins his Ministry Feeds the Multitude Arrives in Jerusalem in Praise Conspire Against Jesus Luke Attracts Many Diciples Luke Luke Luke Luke Anna Speaks Jesus On the Mount of Transfiguration Expels the Money Changers Jesus To Those in Jerusalem Tempted in the Wilderness Names his 12 Apostles Celebrates Passover Looking for Redemption 40 Days Simon (Peter) Philip James (Son of Alphaeus) Andrew (Brother of Peter) Bartholomew Simon the Zealot Completes his Ministry Teaches in the Temple James (Son of Zebedee) Matthew Judas (Brother of James) John (Brother of James) Thomas Judas Iscariot Prophecy Against Temple Teaches to a Multitude Anna the Prophetess (Luke 2.36) Continues his Ministry Pontius Pilate Governor of Judea Gives Power to his 12 Apostles Herod Antipas Ruler (Tetrarch) John the Baptist Sends Them To Minister to the People of Galilee (Luke 7.28, 20.6) Philip Ruler (Tetrarch) Jesus of Ituraea and Trachonitis Herod Antipas Lysanias Ruler (Tetrarch) Imprisions and Beheads of Abilene John the Baptist Herod Antipas 9.9 Hears of Jesus Luke Note: Gospel of Luke According to Luke 1.3, Luke wrote with stronger emphasis on the chronological narrative about the life of Jesus than did the other Gospel writers. Luke writes to Theophilus in both Luke and Acts (Luke 1.4, Acts 1.1) thus making Luke/Acts a two-volume collection and as such serves as our base text. Caesar Tiberius Emperor of Rome Luke (Matthew ; Mark ; John ;) Acts

37 Caesar Gaius (Caligula) Church Development (Barnabas) Peter and the Apostles Preaching on Day of Pentecost Peter, John, and Saul (Paul) Acts Disciples Pray Acts 8.1 cf. Acts 2.14 Acts The Twelve Jesus Jesus Simon (Peter) Peter and John Stephen's Jesus Crucified Appears in the Flesh Ministry at the Temple Sharing of Property Ministry and Martyrdom Saul Prays on the Mount of Olives Luke days James (Son of Zebedee) Acts Acts Seeks to Destroy Luke Luke Parthians Followers of Jesus Buried John (Brother of James) Medes Judas Betrays Jesus Elamites Barnabas (The Other Apostles) Seen by: Andrew (Brother of Peter) Mesopotamia Acts 8.3 Resurected Cephas and the 12 Judaea cf. Acts People Philip Cappadocia (James, Son of Zebedee) cf. Acts James Pontus Apostles Heal the Sick All the Apostles Thomas Asia cf. 1 Cor Phrygia (Philip) Jesus Bartholomew Pamphylia Brought Before Sadducees Libya 12 Apostles Disiples ask Jesus Matthew Cyrene Questioned by Sanhedrin (John, Son of Zebedee) About Kingdom Restoration Rome Acts James (Son of Alphaeus) Jews and proselytes Cretes (Peter) Simon the Zealot Arabians Apostles Present Ascends into Heaven Solution for the Luke Judas (Brother of James) Care of Widows Jesus Acts Brought Before Pilot Matthias Replaces Judas Jesus Converts Continue Acts in Apostles' Teachings Stephen Brought Before Herod Antipas Joseph (Barnabas/Justus) Considered as Replacement Brought Before Pilot Acts Luke Luke 24.53; (1 Corinthians ;) Acts Acts 28.31

38 Herod Agrippa I Caesar Claudius Barnabas' Ministry Paul's First (Barnabas) Barnabas Helps Paul in Antioch Missionary Journey (Barnabas) with the Disciples Acts in Synagoges in Jerusalem cf. Acts 13.5,14,42,14.1 (Saul) Saul's Conversion Paul's Ministry Barnabas and Paul's (Paul) Acts in Damascus Synagogues Acts Ministry in Antioch Joined by Barnabas Acts cf. Acts (James, Son of Alphaeus) Note: Galatians Agabus Prophisies Acts In Galatians , Paul offers some additional historic A Great Famine timeline information concerning these events (Judas, Son of Alphaeus) (The Other Apostles) (The Other Apostles) (Thomas) Herod Agrippa I Persecutes the Church (James, Son of Zebedee) (James, Son of Zebedee) 12.1 Jerusalem (Bartholomew) Council Acts (Philip) Philip's Ministry Philip in Gaza, Azotus, Caesarea Executes James (Son of Zebedee) (Philip) (Philip) Acts Acts 8.26, Peter and John (John, Son of Zebedee) Join Philip (John, Son of Zebedee) (John, Son of Zebedee) In Samaria Acts Arrests Peter (Peter) Peter's Ministry: (Peter) (Simon/Peter) to Aeneas in Lydda Acts (Andrew, Brother of Peter) Peter Miraculously to Tabitha in Joppa Freed From Prison (Matthew) Prophets From Ceriain Prophets (Simon, the Zealot) Jerusalem in Antioch (Acts ) (Acts 13.1) to Cornelius in Caesarea Herod Agrippa I King (Matthias) Agabus of Batanaea and Galilee (Identified as a Prophet Acts ) Acts Caesar Gaius (Caligula) Caesar Claudius Emperor of Rome Emperor of Rome Luke Acts Note: Christian and Christians The term "Christian" is found three times in the NT (Acts 11.26, 26.28; First Peter 4.16). Followers of Jesus being called "Christian" originates in Antioch (Acts 11.26)..

39 Herod Agrippa II Caesar Nero Caesar Vespasian (Barnabas) Paul and Barnabas Barnabas and Mark Go to Cyprus Judas and Silas Paul and Barnabas Acts James, Brother of Jesus Take Jerusalem Letter Ministry in Antioch Executed (Paul) to Antioch Acts Paul's Second Paul's Third Acts Missionary Journey Missionary Journey Paul Goes to Jerusalem Note: The New Testament 27-Book Canon These writings are generally accepted to be authored by: Paul (with associates) Romans---(Rom 16.22) 1&2 Corinthians---(1 Cor 1.1; 2 Cor 1.1) Galatians---(Gal 1.1) Ephesians---(Eph 1.1) Philippians---(Phili 1.1) Colossians---(Col 1.1) 1&2 Thessalonians---(1 Thes 1.1; 2 Thes 1.1) 1&2 Timothy---(1 Tim 1.1; 2 Tim 1.1) Titus---(Tit 1.1) Philemon---(Phile 1.1) James (the Just), Brother of Jesus James---(Jam 1.1) Peter 1&2 Peter---(1 Pet 1.1; 2 Pet 1.1) Jude, Brother of James (held to be a half-brother of Jesus) Jude---(Jud 1.1) John Revelation---(Rev 1.1) Uncertain Authorship Hebrews---(Traditionally Attributed to Paul) 1,2,3 John---(Traditionally Attributed to John) Joined by Silas, Timothy, Luke Joined by Silas, Luke, Others Acts cf. Acts 15.40, 16.1, cf. Acts 20.4 Takes a Vow Gessius Florus Procurator Acts Acts of Judea Abuses the Jews Apollos' Ministry Agabus Prophesies Arrested Paul's Arrest and Trials Herod Agrippa II Warns Against Rebellion Addresses the Crowd Jews Rebel Against Florus Roman General Vespasian Becomes Emperor Brought Before the Council Zealots Forbid Sacrifices Offered on Behalf of Rome Note: The New Testament 27-Book Canon Arguments concerning authorship and date of authorship for these 27 writings vary throughout Christianity. Because of this, we have chosen not to record their specific authorship and date on this timeline. For the purposes of this timeline, it is important only to note that these 27 writings are generally accepted to have been written sometime in the first century. Jews Conspire to Kill Paul Jewish Rebels Factionalize Roman General Titus: Besieges and Bombards Burns and Destoys Paul Brought Before Antonius Felix Jerusalem and The Temple Roman General Vespasian Imprisioned at Caesarea Reconquers Galilee Without the Temple: Brought Before Porcius Festus Traped Jews Draw Lots to Die Sadducees Become Irrelevant *Jewish General Josephus Survives Pharisees Become Dominate Judas (Acts 15.32) Brought Before Herod Agrippa II The Four Daughters Zealots Fortify Themselves Silas of Philip the Evangalist In The Temple (Acts 15.32) (Acts ) Taken to Rome Jewish Rebels Factionalize (Last Reference Acts ) Agabus Addresses Jewish Jeaders Caesar Nero Caesar Vespasian Emperor of Rome Emperor of Rome Note: John at Patmos While we are not concerned with authorship or date of authorship, it seems proper to conclude with the Apostle John writing The Book of Revelation at Patmos. May YHWH bless you and may this study be profitable for you. Luke 1.1--(Rom; 1&2Cor; Gal; Eph; Phili; Col; 1&2Thes; 1&2Tim; Tit; Phile; Heb; James; 1&2Pet; 1,2,3John; Jud; Rev)--Acts Note: Jewish General Josephus This is the same Josephus who will eventually write The Antiquities of the Jews and The War of the Jews. Note: Sections of Information without Scripture References There are three sections in this timeline which lack any Bible verses. The timeperiods are when: ---Judea switches from Persian to Greek domination (Page 4) ---Judea switches from Greek to Roman Imperial domination (Page 8-9) ---Judea suffers destruction of the Temple by the Roman Empire (Page 13) We felt it was important to offer this information in order to further clarify the context of the Biblical Information. This information was collected from a variety of sources, but the three most prominate were: The Writings of Josephus THE SILENT CENTURIES: The Hasmonean Dynasty, Al Maxey < Various articles from the website <