The nomadic Indo-European people known as Persians migrated into what is now modern Iran around 1000 BC. They settled in Persis in the southwestern portion of the area. Their tribe was called Parsua, and the only surviving evidence of their existence in Pre-Achaemenid Iran is in an inscription during the reign of the Assyrian king Shalmaneser […]
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Assyrian Soldiers Killed by an Angel, 185,000
Miracles and Faith go hand in hand. God smote many in defense of the righteous. This article is about how one of His angels saved Jerusalem under the reign of Hezekiah. The event is recorded on the Bible Timeline Poster around 700 BC. Hezekiah’s reign (726-697 BC) overlapped the reigns of Assyrian kings Shalmaneser V, […]
Jerusalem, Destruction of
The destruction of Jerusalem that was done by King Nebuchadnezzar is recorded on the Bible Timeline Poster with World History around 600 BC. This started with King Jehoiakim of Judah who decided to rebel after three years of paying tribute to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar assembled his army and raided Judah as punishment for Jehoiakim’s rebellion. […]
Pul, King (Tiglath-Pileser III) of Assyria
King Pul (Tiglath-Pileser III) was a well-known king of Assyria who was mentioned in the book of Kings and the book of Chronicles. Pul or Pulu was a general and a governor of Calha (Kalhu, modern day Nimrud) who seized the throne from the previous King Ashur-nirari V in a rebellion. He can be found […]
Egyptian Dynasties 19-22
Late New Kingdom: Ancient Egypt’s Golden Age (Dynasties 19 and 20) The Late New Kingdom was a time of great prosperity and peace for Egypt. This is recorded on the Bible Timeline Poster between 1200 BC – 755 BC. It was also a period of expansion, although the Egyptians were not without their rivals in […]
Judges, Time of the
The Book of Judges chronicles the time between the chaotic period after the death of Joshua up to the appointment of Israel’s first king, Saul. This is listed on the Bible Timeline Poster between 1254 – 1104 BC. Israel, under Joshua’s leadership, had conquered much of Canaan. Except the territories of the Philistines, the Geshurites, and […]
David Subdues All Neighboring Tribes and Leads Israel Into Great Prosperity
Israel was a fledgling country during the reign of King David with enemies that surrounded the country on all sides. This part in history is listed on the Bible Timeline Poster around 1029 BC. Throughout Saul’s reign, incursions by neighboring tribes were constant, and it was no different during David’s reign. King David himself started […]
Abraham Gave Tithes to Melchizedek, and Was Blessed By Him
Genesis 14:18 offers a succinct introduction as to who Melchizedek was. He was the “King of Salem… [and] priest of God Most High”. He blessed Abraham (called Abram at this time) after receiving a tenth of all the goods he recovered from the war between allied kings in the area. This event is listed on the Bible […]
Habakkuk 629 B.C
Habakkuk was a prophet who existed in the Hebrew Bible. He is listed on the Bible Timeline Poster around 629 BC. Very little is known about his life and very little about his life is mentioned in the Bible. What is noteworthy are his works, particularly the book of Habakkuk. The Book of Habakkuk is […]
Pharaoh’s Death – Israel Enslaved 1530 BC
The last chapter of Genesis recounts the death of Joseph in the land of Egypt at the age of 110. This can be found on the Bible Timeline Poster around 1530 BC. He had lived a long and successful life as a vizier of Egypt appointed by Pharaoh. The Hebrew people also thrived and multiplied […]