1876 BC
Jacob (Israel) moves to Egypt with his family due to famine, joining Joseph, settles in Goshen.
Gen 46 & 47
1859 BC
Jacob blesses his sons, as well as Joseph's two sons, and dies. Buried in family burial cave in Machpelah, according to his instructions to his sons.
Gen 48-50:14
Joseph reassures his brothers of his forgiveness
Gen 50:15-21
1805 BC
Joseph dies, instructs them to take his bones to Canaan when they leave Egypt
Gen 50:22-26
1876-1650 BC
From Jacob's arrival to the rise of a new Pharaoh "to whom Joseph meant nothing", his descendants multiply and prosper in Egypt, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham.
Gen 47:27, Ex 1:1-7
1650 BC
A new Pharaoh enslaves the Israelites, fearing their growing population, and subjects them to harsh labor.
Ex 1:8-22
1526 BC
Birth of Moses, adopted by Pharoah's daughter, raised as a prince.
Ex 2:1-10
1486 BC
Moses, now aged 40, kills an Egyptian foe beating an Israelite, flees to Midian to escape from Pharoah
Ex 2:11-15, Acts 7:23
Moses meets his wife, tends the flock of his father-in-law for 40 years.
Ex 2:17-25
1446 BC
God appears to Moses in a burning bush at Mount Horeb, commissioning him to lead Israel out of Egypt. Moses now 80 years old.
Ex 3:1-4:28, Ex 7:7
Moses meets with Aaron and Israelite leaders, tells them God has heard their groaning. Pharoah refuses to let Israel go. God sends ten plagues upon Egypt, culminating in the death of the firstborn.
Ex 7-12:42
First Passover eaten
Ex 12
Consecration of the firstborn
Ex 13:1-2
Pharaoh allows the Israelites to leave, chase after them with army. God parts the sea for Israelites to walk through, Egyptian army drowns
Ex 14:1-15:21
Israel journeys to Mount Sinai. Manna and quail, water from the rock, Amalekites defeated, Moses' father-in-law visits and advises him.
Ex 15:22-18:27
1446/5 BC
Israel arrives at Mount Sinai. God gives Moses the Ten Commandments and establishes a covenant with Israel. Instructions for the Tabernacle and other laws are provided.
Ex 20-40, Lev 1-27
Census, various laws, various uprisings against Moses.
Num 1-12
1445 BC
Spies sent into Canaan. The Israelites rebel against God's plan to enter Canaan after hearing the spies' report. As punishment, they wander in the wilderness for 40 years.
Num 13-36
Balaam blesses Israel instead of cursing. Second census, war against Midianites, various laws given.
Num 22-36
1445-1406 BC
Forty years in the wilderness.
Num 15-36
1406 BC
Moses provides instructions, blessings, and warnings to Israel before they enter Canaan.
Deut 1-30
Joshua appointed to succeed Joshua.
Deut 31:1-8
Moses' final address to the Israelites. Moses blesses the tribes of Israel
Deut 31:9 - 33:29
Moses views the Promised Land from Mount Nebo but is not allowed to enter. He dies.
Spies sent to Jericho, saved by Rahab the prostitute
Josh 2
The Israelites miraculously cross the Jordan River to arrive in Canaan. Twelve stones are taken from the Jordan River and set up at Gilgal as a memorial.
Josh 3 & 4
Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal
Josh 5:1-12
