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Year 1
Year 1
Heavenly Kingdom
Duration: 1914 CE to 1914 CE
Heavens cleansed, God’s Kingdom begins its heavenly rule
References: bh p215
Jesus Executed
Duration: 33 CE to 33 CE
The execution of Jesus Christ
1881 years to next Pivotal Date
References: it-1 p459
Jesus’ Baptism
Duration: 29 CE to 29 CE
Baptism of Jesus as The Messiah
3 1/2 years to next Pivotal Date
References: it-1 p459
Jerusalem’s walls rebuilt
Duration: 455 BCE to 455 BCE
The rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls
483 years to next Pivotal Date
References: it-1 p459
The Exiles Return
Duration: 537 BCE to 537 BCE
The return of the Jews from exile in Babylon
82 years to next Pivotal Date
References: it-1 p459
Desolation of Judea
Duration: 607 BCE to 607 BCE
The desolation of Judea at the hands of the Babylonians
70 years to next Pivotal Date
References: it-1 p459
Israel Divides
Duration: 997 BCE to 997 BCE
The division of the 12 tribe nation of Israel into the Southern two tribe Kingdom of Judah & the Northern ten tribe Kingdom of Samaria
390 years to next Pivotal Date
References: it-1 p459
Temple Construction
Duration: 1034 BCE to 1034 BCE
The start of the Temple construction
37 years to next Pivotal Date
References: it-1 p459
The Exodus
Duration: 1513 BCE to 1513 BCE
The Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
479 years to next Pivotal Date
References: it-1 p459
Abrahamic Covenant
Duration: 1943 BCE to 1943 BCE
The validating of the Abrahamic Covenant
430 years to next Pivotal Date
References: it-1 p459
Creation of Adam
Duration: 4026 BCE to 4026 BCE
The Creation of Adam
1656 years to next Pivotal Date
References: it-1 p459
Revelation
Duration: ≈ 96 CE to ≈ 96 CE
Writer: Apostle John
Place Written: Patmos
Writing Completed: ~ 96 CE
References: it-2 pp. 798-801
Jude
Duration: ≈ 65 CE to ≈ 65 CE
Writer: Jude (Jesus’ brother)
Place Written: Palestine (?)
Writing Completed: ~ 65 CE
References: it-2 pp. 132-133
3 John
Duration: ≈ 98 CE to ≈ 98 CE
Writer: Apostle John
Place Written: Ephesus, or near
Writing Completed: ~ 98 CE
References: it-2 pp. 94-97
2 John
Duration: ≈ 98 CE to ≈ 98 CE
Writer: Apostle John
Place Written: Ephesus, or near
Writing Completed: ~ 98 CE
References: it-2 pp. 94-97
1 John
Duration: ≈ 98 CE to ≈ 98 CE
Writer: Apostle John
Place Written: Ephesus, or near
Writing Completed: ~ 98 CE
References: it-2 pp. 94-97
2 Peter
Duration: ≈ 64 CE to ≈ 64 CE
Writer: Peter
Place Written: Babylon
Writing Completed: ~ 64 CE
References: it-2 pp. 621-623
1 Peter
Duration: ≈ 62 CE to ≈ 64 CE
Writer: Peter
Place Written: Babylon
Writing Completed: ~ 62-64 CE
References: it-2 pp. 621-623
James
Duration: ≈ 62 CE to ≈ 62 CE
Writer: James (Jesus’ brother)
Place Written: Jerusalem
Writing Completed: ~ 62 CE
References: it-1 pp. 1252-1254
Hebrews
Duration: ≈ 61 CE to ≈ 61 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Rome
Writing Completed: ~ 61 CE
References: it-1 pp. 1077-1080
Philemon
Duration: ≈ 60 CE to ≈ 61 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Rome
Writing Completed: ~ 60-61 CE
References: it-2 p. 627
Titus
Duration: ≈ 61 CE to ≈ 64 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Macedonia (?)
Writing Completed: ~ 61-64 CE
References: it-2 pp. 1111-1112
2 Timothy
Duration: ≈ 65 CE to ≈ 65 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Rome
Writing Completed: ~ 65 CE
References: it-2 pp. 1106-1108
1 Timothy
Duration: ≈ 61 CE to ≈ 64 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Macedonia
Writing Completed: ~ 61-64 CE
References: it-2 pp. 1106-1108
2 Thessalonians
Duration: ≈ 51 CE to ≈ 51 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Corinth
Writing Completed: ~ 51 CE
References: it-2 pp. 1090-1092
1 Thessalonians
Duration: ≈ 50 CE to ≈ 50 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Corinth
Writing Completed: ~ 50 CE
References: it-2 pp. 1090-1092
Colossians
Duration: ≈ 60 CE to ≈ 61 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Rome
Writing Completed: ~ 60-61 CE
References: it-1 pp. 490-491
Philippians
Duration: ≈ 60 CE to ≈ 61 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Rome
Writing Completed: ~ 60-61 CE
References: it-2 pp. 630-631
Ephesians
Duration: ≈ 60 CE to ≈ 61 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Rome
Writing Completed: ~ 60-61 CE
References: it-1 pp. 732-734
Galatians
Duration: ≈ 50 CE to ≈ 52 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Corinth or Syrian Antioch
Writing Completed: ~ 50-52 CE
References: it-1 pp. 880-882
2 Corinthians
Duration: ≈ 55 CE to ≈ 55 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Macedonia
Writing Completed: ~ 55 CE
References: it-1 pp. 509-512
1 Corinthians
Duration: ≈ 55 CE to ≈ 55 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Ephesus
Writing Completed: ~ 55 CE
References: it-1 pp. 509-512
Romans
Duration: ≈ 56 CE to ≈ 56 CE
Writer: Paul
Place Written: Corinth
Writing Completed: ~ 56 CE
References: it-2 pp. 819-821
Acts
Duration: 33 CE to ≈ 61 CE
Writer: Luke
Place Written: Rome
Writing Completed: ~ 61 CE
References: it-1 pp. 42-44
John
Duration: 29 CE to 33 CE
Writer: Apostle John
Place Written: Ephesus, or near
Writing Completed: ~ 98 CE
References: it-2 pp. 91-94
Luke
Duration: 3 BCE to 33 CE
Writer: Luke
Place Written: Caesarea
Writing Completed: ~ 56-58 CE
References: it-2 pp. 282-284
Mark
Duration: 29 CE to 33 CE
Writer: Mark
Place Written: Rome
Writing Completed: ~ 60-65 CE
References: it-2 pp. 337-339
Matthew
Duration: 2 BCE to 33 CE
Writer: Matthew
Place Written: Palestine
Writing Completed: ~ 41 CE
References: it-2 pp. 352-354
Malachi
Duration: ≈ 443 BCE to ≈ 443 BCE
Writer: Malachi
Place Written: Jerusalem rebuilt
Writing Completed: ~ 443 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 298-299
Zechariah
Duration: 520 BCE to 518 BCE
Writer: Zechariah
Place Written: Jerusalem rebuilt
Writing Completed: 518 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 1225-1226
Haggai
Duration: 520 BCE to 520 BCE
Writer: Haggai
Place Written: Jerusalem rebuilt
Writing Completed: 520 BCE
Writing covers 112 days in 520 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 1018-1019
Zephaniah
Duration: ≈ 648 BCE to ≈ 648 BCE
Writer: Zephaniah
Place Written: Judah
Writing Completed: ~ 648 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 1229-1231
Habakkuk
Duration: ≈ 628 BCE to ≈ 628 BCE
Writer: Habakkuk
Place Written: Judah
Writing Completed: ~ 628 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 1012-1014
Nahum
Duration: ≈ 632 BCE to ≈ 632 BCE
Writer: Nahum
Place Written: Judah
Writing Completed: ~ 632 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 462-463
Micah
Duration: ≈ 777 BCE to 717 BCE
Writer: Micah
Place Written: Judah
Writing Completed: ~ 717 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 391-392
Jonah
Duration: ≈ 844 BCE to ≈ 844 BCE
Writer: Jonah
Writing Completed: ~ 844 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 99-101
Obadiah
Duration: ≈ 607 BCE to ≈ 607 BCE
Writer: Obadiah
Writing Completed: ~ 607 BCE
References: it-2 p. 519
Amos
Duration: ≈ 804 BCE to ≈ 804 BCE
Writer: Amos
Place Written: Judah
Writing Completed: ~ 804 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 100-101
Joel
Duration: ≈ 820 BCE to ≈ 820 BCE
Writer: Joel
Place Written: Judah
Writing Completed: ~ 820 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 85-86
Hosea
Duration: ≈ 804 BCE to ≈ 745 BCE
Writer: Hosea
Place Written: Samaria (District)
Writing Completed: ~ 745 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 1146-1148
Daniel
Duration: 618 BCE to ≈ 536 BCE
Writer: Daniel
Place Written: Babylon
Writing Completed: ~ 536 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 577-579
Ezekiel
Duration: 613 BCE to ≈ 591 BCE
Writer: Ezekiel
Place Written: Babylon
Writing Completed: ~ 591 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 793-795
Lamentations
Duration: ≈ 607 BCE to ≈ 607 BCE
Writer: Jeremiah
Place Written: Near Jerusalem
Writing Completed: 607 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 192-194
Jeremiah
Duration: 647 BCE to 580 BCE
Writer: Jeremiah
Place Written: Judah, Egypt
Writing Completed: 580 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 32-34
Isaiah
Duration: ≈ 778 BCE to ≈ 732 BCE
Writer: Isaiah
Place Written: Jerusalem
Writing Completed: ~ 732 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 1220-1224
Song of Solomon
Duration: ≈ 1020 BCE to ≈ 1020 BCE
Writer: Solomon
Place Written: Jerusalem
Writing Completed: ~ 1020 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 994-996
Ecclesiastes
Duration: ≈ 1000 BCE to ≈ 1000 BCE
Writer: Solomon
Place Written: Jerusalem
Writing Completed: ~ 1000 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 674-675
Proverbs
Duration: ≈ 717 BCE to ≈ 717 BCE
Writer: Solomon, Agur, Lemuel
Place Written: Jerusalem
Writing Completed: ~ 717 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 703-707
Psalms
Duration: ≈ 1047 BCE to ≈ 460 BCE
Writer: David & others
Writing Completed: ~ 460 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 708-712
Job
Duration: ≈ 1657 BCE to ≈ 1473 BCE
Writer: Moses
Place Written: Wilderness
Writing Completed: ~ 1473 BCE
Over 140 years between 1657 BCE and 1473 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 81-84
Esther
Duration: 493 BCE to ≈ 475 BCE
Writer: Mordecai
Place Written: Shushan, Elam
Writing Completed: ~ 475 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 761-762
Nehemiah
Duration: 456 BCE to ≈ 443 BCE
Writer: Nehemiah
Place Written: Jerusalem
Writing Completed: ~ 443 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 487-489
Ezra
Duration: 537 BCE to ≈ 467 BCE
Writer: Ezra
Place Written: Jerusalem
Writing Completed: ~ 460 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 798-800
2 Chronicles
Duration: ≈ 1037 BCE to 537 BCE
Writer: Ezra
Place Written: Jerusalem (?)
Writing Completed: ~ 460 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 444-447
1 Chronicles
Duration: ≈ 1077 BCE to 1037 BCE
Writer: Ezra
Place Written: Jerusalem (?)
Writing Completed: ~ 460 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 444-447
2 Kings
Duration: ≈ 920 BCE to 580 BCE
Writer: Jeremiah
Place Written: Judah & Egypt
Writing Completed: 580 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 170-174
1 Kings
Duration: ≈ 1040 BCE to 911 BCE
Writer: Jeremiah
Place Written: Judah
Writing Completed: 580 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 170-174
2 Samuel
Duration: 1077 BCE to ≈ 1040 BCE
Writer: Gad, Nathan
Place Written: Israel
Writing Completed: ~ 1040 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 852-855
1 Samuel
Duration: ≈ 1180 BCE to 1078 BCE
Writer: Samuel, Gad, Nathan
Place Written: Israel
Writing Completed: ~ 1078 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 852-855
Ruth
Duration: ≈ 1090 BCE to ≈ 1090 BCE
Writer: Samuel
Place Written: Israel
Writing Completed: ~ 1090 BCE
Writing covers 11 years of Judges’ rule
References: it-2 pp. 829-830
Judges
Duration: ≈ 1450 BCE to ≈ 1120 BCE
Writer: Samuel
Place Written: Israel
Writing Completed: ~ 1100 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 134-136
Joshua
Duration: 1473 BCE to ≈ 1450 BCE
Writer: Joshua
Place Written: Canaan
Writing Completed: ~ 1450 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 115-117
Deuteronomy
Duration: 1473 BCE to 1473 BCE
Writer: Moses
Place Written: Plains of Moab
Writing Completed: 1473 BCE
Writing covers 2 months in 1473 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 619-621
Numbers
Duration: 1512 BCE to 1473 BCE
Writer: Moses
Place Written: Wilderness and Plains of Moab
Writing Completed: 1473 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 513-515
Leviticus
Duration: 1512 BCE to 1512 BCE
Writer: Moses
Place Written: Wilderness
Writing Completed: 1512 BCE
Writing covers 1 month in 1512 BCE
References: it-2 pp. 242-244
Exodus
Duration: 1657 BCE to 1512 BCE
Writer: Moses
Place Written: Wilderness
Writing Completed: 1512 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 784-785
Genesis
Duration: In The Beginning... BCE to 1657 BCE
Writer: Moses
Place Written: Wilderness
Writing Completed: 1513 BCE
References: it-1 pp. 919-923
Isaac
Duration: 1918 BCE to 1738 BCE
Age: 180
Fathered Jacob at: 60
References: Genesis 35:28 it-1 p1216 it-2 p252
Abraham
Duration: 2018 BCE to 1843 BCE
Age: 175
Fathered Isaac at: 100
References: Genesis 18:1-15; Genesis 25:7 it-1 p31 it-2 p252
Terah
Duration: 2148 BCE to 1943 BCE
Age: 205
Fathered Abraham at: 130
References: Genesis 11:2632; Genesis 12:4 it-2 p252 it-2 p1087
Nahor
Duration: 2177 BCE to 2029 BCE
Age: 148
Fathered Terah at: 29
References: Genesis 11:24-25 it-2 p252 it-2 p462
Serug
Duration: 2207 BCE to 1977 BCE
Age: 230
Fathered Nahor at: 30
References: Genesis 11:22-23 it-2 p252 it-2 p898
Reu
Duration: 2239 BCE to 2000 BCE
Age: 239
Fathered Serug at: 32
References: Genesis 11:20-21 it-2 p252 it-2 p795
Peleg
Duration: 2269 BCE to 2030 BCE
Age: 239
Fathered Reu at: 30
References: Genesis 11:18-19 it-2 p252 it-2 p595
Eber
Duration: 2303 BCE to 1839 BCE
Age: 464
Fathered Peleg at: 34
References: Genesis 11:16-17 it-1 p673 it-2 p252
Shelah
Duration: 2333 BCE to 1900 BCE
Age: 433
Fathered Eber at: 30
References: Genesis 11:14-15 it-2 p252 it-2 p918
Arpachshad
Duration: 2368 BCE to 1930 BCE
Age: 438
Fathered Shelah at: 35
References: Genesis 11:12-13 it-1 p179 it-2 p252
Shem
Duration: 2468 BCE to 1868 BCE
Age: 600
Fathered Arpachshad at: 100
References: Genesis 11:10-11 it-2 p252 it-2 p919
Noah
Duration: 2970 BCE to 2020 BCE
Age: 950
Fathered Shem at: 502
References: Genesis 9:29 it-2 p252 it-2 p506
Lamech
Duration: 3152 BCE to 2375 BCE
Age: 777
Fathered Noah at: 182
References: Genesis 5:31 it-2 p192 it-2 p252
Methuselah
Duration: 3339 BCE to 2370 BCE
Age: 969
Fathered Lamech at: 187
References: Genesis 5:27 it-2 p252 it-2 p389
Enoch
Duration: 3404 BCE to 3039 BCE
Age: 365
Fathered Methuselah at: 65
References: Genesis 5:23 it-1 p729 it-2 p252
Jared
Duration: 3556 BCE to 2604 BCE
Age: 962
Fathered Enoch at: 162
References: Genesis 5:20 it-1 p1256 it-2 p252
Mahalalel
Duration: 3631 BCE to 2736 BCE
Age: 895
Fathered Jared at: 65
References: Genesis 5:17 it-2 p252 it-2 p295
Kenan
Duration: 3701 BCE to 2791 BCE
Age: 910
Fathered Mahalalel at: 70
References: Genesis 5:14 it-2 p145 it-2 p252
Enosh
Duration: 3791 BCE to 2886 BCE
Age: 905
Fathered Kenan at: 90
References: Genesis 5:11 it-1 p729 it-2 p252
Seth
Duration: 3896 BCE to 2984 BCE
Age: 912
Fathered Enosh at: 105
References: Genesis 5:8 it-2 p252 it-2 p899
Adam
Duration: 4026 BCE to 3096 BCE
Age: 930
Fathered Seth at: 130
References: Genesis 5:5 it-1 p44 it-2 p252
ch23 – Pharaoh’s Dreams
Duration: 1739 BCE to 1729 BCE
Pharaoh has some dreams & brings Joseph out of prison to translate. Joseph warns of a famine in 7 years. Joseph is put in charge of preparing for the famine & meets his brothers when they come to get food.
References: my23 Genesis 41:1-42:8 it2 p106
ch22 – Joseph Is Put Into Prison
Duration: 1750 BCE to 1739 BCE
Joseph is put in prison because he’s framed for a crime he didn’t commit. He translated the dreams of Pharaoh’s baker & cupbearer.
References: my22 Genesis 39:1-40:23 it2 p106
ch21 – Joseph’s Brothers Hate Him
Duration: 1750 BCE to 1750 BCE
Joseph’s brothers are jealous of him because he is their father’s favourite & he has dreams in which they bow down to him. They sell him into slavery.
References: my21 Genesis 37:1-35 it2 p106
Ch20 – Dinah Gets Into Trouble
Duration: ≈ 1757 BCE to ≈ 1757 BCE
Jacob’s daughter Dinah visited Canaanite girls who worshipped false gods & she was attacked by Shechem.
References: my20 Genesis 34:1-31 it1 p1245
Ch19 – Jacob Has a Big Family
Duration: 1767 BCE to ≈ 1728 BCE
Jacob has 12 sons, the oldest was Reuben &’the youngest was called Benjamin. Jacob’s beloved wife Rachel dies in childbirth.
References: my19 Genesis 30:1-26 it1 p1242
Ch18 – Jacob Goes To Haran
Duration: 1781 BCE to 1767 BCE
Jacob goes to Haran to find a wife. He is tricked into marrying Leah after working 7 years. Then he agrees to work a further 7 years to marry Rachel.
References: my18 Genesis 29:1-30 it2 p726-727
Ch17 – Twins Who Were Different
Duration: 1858 BCE to 1781 BCE
Jacob & Esau were twin sons of Isaac & Rebekah. Jacob was a shepherd & Esau was a hunter.
References: my17 Genesis 25:5-11 it2 p726-727
Ch16 – Isaac Gets a Good Wife
Duration: ≈ 1878 BCE to 1878 BCE
Abraham sends his servant to find Isaac a wife from Ur. Rebekah agrees to the marriage.
References: my16 Genesis 24:1-67 it2 p862-864
Ch15 – Lot’s Wife Looked Back
Duration: ≈ 1940 BCE to 1919 BCE
Abraham & Lot part company, Lot goes to Sodom. Jehovah brings destruction on the city but rescues Lot & his family.
References: my15 Genesis 13:5-13 Genesis 19:1-29
Ch14 – God Tests Abraham’s Faith
Duration: 1919 BCE to ≈ 1893 BCE
Jehovah promises Abraham a son & then tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice the son, Isaac
References: my14 Genesis 21:1-22:18 ws16/02 p3-8
Ch13 – Abraham-A Friend of God
Duration: 2020 BCE to 1919 BCE
Jehovah tells Abraham to leave the city of Ur. When he arrives in Canaan, Jehovah promises that his offspring will become a mighty nation.
References: my13 it1 p.28-32 Genesis 17:1-8
Ch11 – The First Rainbow
Duration: ≈ 2368 BCE to ≈ 2368 BCE
When Noah & his family came out of the ark, they made a sacrifice to Jehovah. Jehovah used a rainbow as proof of his promise to never bring another deluge.
References: my-11 Genesis 8:18-22 Genesis 9:9-17
Ch10 – The Great Flood
Duration: 2370 BCE to ≈ 2368 BCE
Jehovah made it rain for 40 days & nights. The ark floated for over a year until the water subsided. Noah, his family & the animals left the ark.
References: my-10 Genesis 7:10-24, 8:1-17 1 Peter 3:19-20
Ch9 – Noah Builds an Ark
Duration: ≈ 2448 BCE to 2370 BCE
God tells Noah to build an ark so Noah & his family can survive the flood. Noah preached about the flood to try & save the people but they just laughed.
References: my-9 Genesis 6:9-22 Genesis 7:1-9
Ch8 – Giants in the Earth
Duration: ≈ 2490 BCE to 2370 BCE
Angels came down to Earth & had children called Nephilim, who terrorised the Earth.
References: my-8 Genesis 6:1-8 Jude 6
Ch7 – A Brave Man
Duration: 3404 BCE to 3039 BCE
Enoch prophesied & proclaimed Jehovah’s judgements. Jehovah protected him from persecution.
References: my-7 Genesis 5:21-24,27 it-1 p729
Ch6 – A Good Son & A Bad One
Duration: ≈ 3900 BCE to ≈ 3900 BCE
Cain kills Abel & runs away
References: my-6 Genesis 4:2-26 w67 6/15 p384
Ch5 – A Hard Life Begins
Duration: ≈ 4000 BCE to ≈ 3900 BCE
Adam & Eve start a hard life outside the Garden of Eden
References: my-5 Genesis 3:16-23; Genesis 4:1-2 it-1 p890
Ch4 – Why They Lost Their Home
Duration: ≈ 4000 BCE to ≈ 4000 BCE
Adam & Eve were evicted from the Garden of Eden
References: my-4 Genesis 3:23-24 it-1 p15
Ch2 – A Beautiful Garden
Duration: ≈ 4210 BCE to ≈ 4027 BCE
God makes the plants, the animals & the Garden of Eden
References: my-2 Genesis 1:11-25 it-1 p526
Ch1 – God Begins to Make Things
Duration: In The Beginning... BCE to ≈ 4210 BCE
God makes Michael, the angels, the universe & the Earth
References: my-1 Genesis 1:1-10 it-1 p526
Solomon
Duration: 1037 BCE to 997 BCE
Ruled: 12 tribe nation of Israel
Ruled for: 40 years
References: 1 Kings 11:42 it-1 p464 it-2 p986
David
Duration: 1077 BCE to 1037 BCE
Ruled: 12 tribe nation of Israel
Ruled for: 40 years
References: 2 Samuel 5:4 it-1 p464 it-1 p585
Saul
Duration: 1117 BCE to 1077 BCE
Ruled: 12 tribe nation of Israel
Ruled for: 40 years
References: Acts 13:21 it-1 p464 it-2 p870
Zedekiah
Duration: 617 BCE to 607 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 11 years
References: 2 Kings 24:18 it-1 p464 it-2 p1226
Jehoiachin
Duration: 618 BCE to 618 BCE
Also known as Jeconiah or Coniah
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 3 months 10 days
References: 2 Kings 24:8 it-1 p464 it-1 p1267
Jehoiakim
Duration: 628 BCE to 618 BCE
Originally called Eliakim
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 11 years
References: 2 Kings 23:36 it-1 p464 it-1 p1268
Jehoahaz
Duration: 628 BCE to 628 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 3 months
References: 2 Kings 23:31 it-1 p464 it-1 p1265
Josiah
Duration: 659 BCE to 628 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 31 years
References: 2 Kings 22:1 it-1 p464 it-2 p117
Amon
Duration: 661 BCE to 659 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 2 years
References: 2 Kings 21:19-26 it-1 p96 it-1 p464
Manasseh
Duration: 716 BCE to 661 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 55 years
References: 2 Kings 21:1 it-1 p464 it-2 p305
Hezekiah
Duration: 745 BCE to 717 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 29 years
References: 2 Kings 18:1 it-1 p464 it-1 p1102
Ahaz
Duration: 762 BCE to 746 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 16 years
References: 2 Kings 16:2 it-1 p61 it-1 p464
Jotham
Duration: 777 BCE to 762 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 16 years
References: 2 Kings 15:32-33 it-1 p464 it-2 p118
Uzziah
Duration: 829 BCE to 778 BCE
Also known as Azariah
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 52 years
References: 2 Kings 15:1-2 it-1 p464 it-2 p1146
Amaziah
Duration: 858 BCE to 829 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 29 years
References: 2 Kings 14:1-2 it-1 p88 it-1 p464
Jehoash
Duration: 898 BCE to 858 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 40 years
References: 2 Kings 12:1 it-1 p464 it-1 p1265
Queen Athaliah
Duration: 905 BCE to 898 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 6 years
References: 2 Chronicles 22:11-12 it-1 p209 it-1 p464
Ahaziah
Duration: 906 BCE to 905 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 1 year
References: 2 Kings 8:25-27 it-1 p62 it-1 p464
Jehoram
Duration: 913 BCE to 906 BCE
Co-ruled with Jehoshaphat for 2 years
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 8 years
References: 2 Kings 1:17; 2 Kings 8:17 it-1 p464 it-1 p1270
Jehoshaphat
Duration: 936 BCE to 911 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 25 years
References: 1 Kings 22:42 it-1 p464 it-1 p1271
Asa
Duration: 977 BCE to 937 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 41 years
References: 1 Kings 15:8-10 it-1 p183 it-1 p464
Abijah
Duration: 980 BCE to 978 BCE
Also known as Abijam
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 3 years
References: 1 Kings 14:31 it-1 p23 it-1 p464
Rehoboam
Duration: 997 BCE to 980 BCE
Ruled: 2 tribe nation of Judah
Ruled for: 17 years
References: 1 Kings 14:21 it-1 p464 it-2 p767
Hoshea
Duration: 758 BCE to 740 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: Started to reign as King in 758 BCE in some sense but was not fully confirmed as King until 748 BCE, hence his reign officially lasted for 9 years.
References: 2 Kings 17:1-2 it-1 p464 it-1 p1148-1149
Pekah
Duration: 778 BCE to 758 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 20 years
References: 2 Kings 15:25,27 it-1 p464 it-2 p594-595
Pekahiah
Duration: 780 BCE to 779 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 2 years
References: 2 Kings 15:22-26 it-1 p464 it-2 p595
Menahem
Duration: 790 BCE to 780 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 10 years
References: 2 Kings 15:13-17 it-1 p464 it-2 p371
Shallum
Duration: 791 BCE to 791 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 6 months
References: 2 Kings 15:10-15 it-1 p464 it-2 p906
Zechariah
Duration: 803 BCE to 791 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: Started to reign as King in 803 BCE in some sense but was not fully confirmed as King until 792 BCE, hence his reign officially lasted for 6 months.
References: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Kings 15:8 it-1 p464 it-2 p1223-1225
Jeroboam II
Duration: 844 BCE to 803 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 41 years
References: 2 Kings 14:23 it-1 p464 it-2 p37-38
Jehoash
Duration: 859 BCE to 844 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 16 years
References: 2 Kings 13:10 it-1 p464 it-1 p1265-1266
Jehoahaz
Duration: 876 BCE to 860 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 17 years
References: 2 Kings 13:1 it-1 p464 it-1 p1265
Jehu
Duration: 904 BCE to 877 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 28 years
References: 2 Kings 13:1 it-1 p464 it-2 p22-25
Jehoram
Duration: 917 BCE to 905 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 12 years
References: 2 Kings 3:1 it-1 p464 it-1 p1270-1271
Ahaziah
Duration: 919 BCE to 917 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 2 years
References: 1 Kings 22:51-52 it-1 p62-63 it-1 p464
Ahab
Duration: 940 BCE to 920 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 22 years
References: 1 Kings 16:28-29 it-1 p59-60 it-1 p464
Omri
Duration: 951 BCE to 940 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 12 years
References: 1 Kings 16:15-20 it-1 p464 it-2 p554
Zimri
Duration: 951 BCE to 951 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 7 days
References: 1 Kings 16:9-15 it-1 p464 it-2 p1235
Elah
Duration: 952 BCE to 951 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 2 years
References: 1 Kings 16:8 it-1 p464 it-1 p701
Baasha
Duration: 975 BCE to 952 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 24 years
References: 1 Kings 16:6-8 it-1 p234 it-1 p464
Nadab
Duration: 976 BCE to 975 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 2 years
References: 1 Kings 15:25-26 it-1 p464 it-2 p460
Jeroboam
Duration: 997 BCE to 976 BCE
Ruled: 10 tribe nation of Israel (or Samaria)
Ruled for: 22 years
References: 1 Kings 12:20; 1 Kings 14:20 it-1 p464 it-2 p37
A Land Good & Spacious
Duration: 1467 BCE to ≈ ...The Lord's Day CE
References: gl p12-13 (cross section) gl p12-13 (topography) gl p12-13 (text)
Anglo-America
Duration: ≈ 1914 CE to ≈ ...The Lord's Day CE
World empire affected Jehovah’s people over this time period
References: w12 6/15 p19
Greece
Duration: ≈ 480 BCE to ≈ 168 BCE
World empire affected Jehovah’s people over this time period
References: it-1 p1002-1003
Medo-Persia
Duration: 539 BCE to ≈ 443 BCE
World empire affected Jehovah’s people over this time period
References: it-2 p614
Assyria
Duration: ≈ 900 BCE to ≈ 632 BCE
World empire affected Jehovah’s people over this time period
References: it-1 p200-205