Timeline of Israel

Chronology

39 events spanning the history of Israel. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1201 BCE – 1300 BCE

   Exodus from Egypt

   Exodus from Egypt. Moses leads Israelites from Egypt, followed by 40 years of wandering in the desert.

2. 1101 BCE – 1200 BCE

   Israelites settle the Land of Israel

   Israelites settle the Land of Israel.

3. 930 BCE

   Kingdom divided into Judah and Israel.

   Kingdom divided into Judah and Israel.

4. 722 BCE

   Israel crushed by Assyrians; 10 tribes exiled (Ten Lost Tribes)

   Israel crushed by Assyrians; 10 tribes exiled (Ten Lost Tribes).

5. 536 BCE – 142 BCE

   Persian and Hellenistic Periods

   Persian and Hellenistic Periods.

6. 129 BCE – 63 BCE

   Jewish independence under Hasmonean monarchy.

   Jewish independence under Hasmonean monarchy.

7. 63 BCE

   The Romans conquered the region

   The Romans conquered the region.

8. 63 BCE

   Jerusalem captured by Roman general, Pompey.

   Jerusalem captured by Roman general, Pompey.

9. 63 BCE – 313 BCE

   Roman Rule

   Roman Rule.

10. 66

    Jewish revolt against the Romans

    Jewish revolt against the Romans.