These five charts, gloss printed on 17x11 inch poster stock, detail each successive period of the Old Testament in chronological order, with dates indicating the year from creation.
Many people find the Old Testament hard to understand. With the help of these charts it’s easy to put the entire narrative into chronological perspective. Biblical stories are popular, but few know how they fit together. In order to receive the full message of the biblical account, an accurate knowledge of how it all fits together is absolutely essential. This is especially true during the period of the kings of Judah and Israel. To fully grasp the messages of the prophets, you must know what kings they prophesied under, and the events surrounding their ministries. Since the prophets are a climactic portion of the Bible, the Kingdom of Judah chart is probably the most valuable of the set.
Below is a brief description of each of the five charts:
- The Antediluvian World (Adam to the Flood) = 1,656 yrs
- Age of the Patriarchs (The Flood to Joseph) = 582 yrs
- The Egyptian Exile (Joseph to the Promised Land) = 250 yrs
- Age of the Judges (Joshua to King David) = 440 yrs
- The Kingdom of Judah (Solomon to the Second Temple) = 494 yrs
The Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) was used as the primary source for establishing dates and events, but Sefer HaYashar (The Book of Jasher) and the Seder Olam (Order of the World) were also used. The Seder Olam is one of the oldest books of the Jewish Midrash, and if Sefer HaYashar is not the original one mentioned in the Bible, it was probably a part of Jewish Midrash written according to oral tradition. Color coding was used to indicate the source of the material.
Though some aspects of biblical chronology are controversial, you must have a starting point. The traditional way it has been understood is a perfect place for any Bible student to start. Whether you are a beginning Bible student, or well versed, these charts will help your studies bring the Bible to life.
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The Antediluvian World (Adam to the Flood)
Arguably the most important part of biblical chronology is the first part: from the creation to the flood. According to Jewish tradition the antediluvian world is not a fairy tale, but the actual record of human origins. The Jewish historian Josephus affirmed that even other nations of antiquity maintained records of ancient people living to nearly a thousand years of age. “The Antediluvian World” chart displays this most important part of biblical history in a comprehensive and ordered fashion. Age and birth dates of the patriarchs from Adam to Noah are accurately depicted as well as a chronological graph of the most significant events.
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Age of the Patriarchs (The Flood to Joseph)
Many religious people don’t realize that, according to the Bible, Noah actually lived long enough after the flood to be a contemporary of the patriarch Abraham. Wonderful facts such as these are easily put into perspective with the “Age of the Patriarchs” chart. Detailing the chronology and genealogy from the flood to the time of Joseph, it also gives the details of Abraham’s long, eventful life. This chart is greatly helpful in understanding the events that happen shortly afterward: the exodus and the giving of the law at Mount Sinai.
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The Egyptian Exile (Joseph to the Promised Land)
Undoubtedly the most central part of biblical history is the Exodus from Egyptian bondage. It is also, however, one of the most controversial. There is some difficulty over how long the Israelites were in Egypt following the famine during Joseph’s time. For this chart, The Egyptian Exile, we have used the dates that are most likely in accord with the narrative given in the Hebrew Bible. This chart carefully depicts the persons in Jacob’s family and events of their stay in Egypt, period of bondage, exodus, and finally the forty years of wandering in the wilderness before entering the Promised Land.
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Age of the Judges (Joshua to King David)
From Joshua’s conquest of Canaan to the beginning of the Kingdom of Israel, Age of the Judges depicts many of the familiar Bible characters and events. Deborah, Gideon, and Samson are all put into their proper place in history. With this chart it is easy to put the events and people into perspective who prepare the nation of Israel for the kingdom; it finishes with Samuel, Saul, and King David.
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The Kingdom of Judah (Solomon to the Second Temple)
What begins as the Kingdom of Israel quickly divides into two kingdoms after Solomon’s death: the Kingdom of Judah (southern kingdom) and the Kingdom of Israel (northern kingdom). This chart is given the title of the southern kingdom because Judah continued the royal house of David, with whom God had made a covenant. Ages of David’s heirs are given in the Hebrew Bible, so an accurate genealogy has been established. This chart, The Kingdom of Judah, also depicts the chronology of the northern kingdom of Israel and its kings. All of the prophets having books of the Bible that bear their name (except Samuel) prophesy during this period. Some of these prophets prophesy to both kingdoms; thus, this chart is a great help in understanding the messages of the prophets.
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