“If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees their fruit.” (Leviticus 26:3-4)
In these pivotal times, the rich tapestry of Israel’s history holds more relevance than ever. Today, we delve into the heart of Israel’s historical narrative – a period brimming with transformative events that shaped the nation’s destiny. This installment promises to bridge the past with the present, setting the stage for tomorrow’s enlightening finale, where we draw powerful conclusions and reflect on the implications for Israel’s future.
1010 BC: King David unites the 12 tribes into one nation.
970 BC: King Solomon, son of David, builds the first temple structure in Jerusalem
930 BC: Israel is divided into two kingdoms: the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah.
800s BC: The rise of the prophets, God’s messengers.
722 BC: The Kingdom of Israel is conquered by Assyrians.
605 BC: The Kingdom Judah is conquered by the Babylonians.
586 BC: Solomon’s Temple is destroyed by the Babylonians.
539 BC: Persians conquer the Babylonians and take control of Israel.
538 BC: The Jews return to Israel from exile.
520 BC: The Temple is rebuilt.
450 BC: Reforms made by Ezra and Nehemiah.
433 BC: Malachi is the end of the prophetic age.
432 BC: The last group of Jews return from exile.
Prayer: Lord we thank you that through the ages you have never given up on Israel. You will never leave them and will never forsake them. Thank you for your grace and mercies over Israel even to this day. We Bless the nation of Israel today. Amen