1) The document outlines the major events and time periods of Old Testament history from 2000 BC to 0 AD. 2) It shows the time of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, followed by the Israelites entering Canaan and the Exodus from Egypt during the rule of judges and early monarchy under Saul, David, and Solomon. 3) It then indicates the division of Israel into northern and southern kingdoms, the destruction of the northern kingdom in 722 BC, and the exile of the southern kingdom of Judah to Babylon from 597-538 BC before the period of Roman rule.

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Outline of Old Testament history
© Tony Watkins, 2007
Israel (north)
destroyed: 722
Entry into Canaan
The Exodus
Abraham
Monarchy
Saul: 1050–1011
Isaac Israel in The
David: 1011-971
Jacob Egypt Judges
Solomon: 971-931
Exile: 597-538
Roman rule
Deborah and Barak:
Judea
1125? Judah (south) The Jews
Eli: 1115-1075?
Samuel: 1075-1035
Leviticus 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Genesis Exodus Joshua Judges 1,2 Sam 1 Kings 2 Kings Ezra
Ruth Nehemiah
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