Brent MacDonald

Reese’s Chronology Bible

New Berkeley Bible

Ages

Scripture

Event/Description

2234 b.c.

2097 b.c.

Gen. 11:24

Terah, Abram’s father, is born. Gen 11:24–26 Nahor lived 29 years and fathered Terah. After he fathered Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and fathered other sons and daughters. Terah lived 70 years and fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran.

1978 b.c.

Gen. 11:25

Death of Nahor, Abram’s uncle

1969 b.c.

Gen. 9:28–29

Death of Noah

2164 b.c.

1967 b.c.

Gen. 11:26–27

Abraham (Terah’s son) and Lot (Haran’s son) born in Ur of the Chaldeans. Abram would be the 43^rd generation from Adam. Gen 11:26 Terah lived 70 years and fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran.

2078 b.c.

1881 b.c.

Abraham is 86

Gen. 16:15–16

Ishmael born to Abraham and Hagar in the land of Canaan. Gen 16:16 Abram was 86 years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him.

2064 b.c.

2066 b.c.

Abraham is 100

Gen. 21:1–7 1Chron. 1:34

Isaac born to Abraham. Isaac would be the 44^th generation from Adam. Gen 21:5 Abraham was 100 years old when his son Isaac was born to him.

1841–

1816 b.c.

Gen. 25:12–16 1Chron. 1:29–31

Ishmael’s children.

1834 b.c.

1829 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 22:1–19

Abraham is told by God to go to the land of Moriah to offer up his son Isaac to God as a sacrifice. This was a 3-day journey away. They then go to Beer-sheba, which could simply indicate that they are returning home to Beer-sheba.

1830 b.c.

2029 b.c.

Abraham is 137

Gen. 23:1–20

The death of Sarah. She dies in Kirjatharba, it is Hebron, in the land of Canaan. Gen 23:1 Now Sarah lived 127 years; these were all the years of her life. She is buried in a cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre; it is Hebron, in the land of Canaan, purchased by Abraham from the sons of Heth.

2026 b.c.

Gen. 24:1–67 Gen. 25:20

Isaac (Abraham’s son) and Rebecca. Gen. 25:20 Isaac was 40 years old when he took as his wife Rebekah daughter of Bethuel the Aramæan from Paddan-aram, and sister of Laban the Aramæan. At this time, Isaac is living in the Negev. It is likely that Abraham lived there as well; or near to there.

Isaac is 40

Gen. 25:20

Isaac marries Rebecca. Gen. 25:20

1826 b.c.

Gen. 25:1

Abraham marries Keturah.

Gen. 25:2–4 1Chron. 1:32–33

Abraham’s fathers children by Keturah.

1817 b.c.

Shem is 600

Gen. 11:11

Death of Shem.

2004 b.c.

1807 b.c.

Abraham is 160; Isaac is 60

Gen. 25:19, 21–26

Jacob & Esau born to Isaac. Gen 25:26 After this, his brother came out grasping Esau's heel with his hand. So he was named Jacob. Isaac was 60 years old when they were born. Therefore, Abraham would be 160 years old.

Gen. 25:5–6

Isaac is the heir of all things that Abraham has (but, most importantly, of the covenant of God with Abraham).

1989 b.c.

1792 b.c.

Abraham is 175

Gen. 25:7–10

Abraham dies. Gen 25:7 This is the length of Abraham's life: 175 years. He is buried in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Nephron (this would be with Sarah).

Gen. 25:11

God blesses Isaac.

1788 b.c.

Gen. 25:17

The death of Ishmael. Gen 25:17 This is the length of Ishmael's life: 137 years. He took his last breath and died, and was gathered to his people.

Eber is 464

Gen. 11:17

Death of Eber.

1782 b.c.

Gen. 25:27–34

Jacob obtains Esau’s birthright by deception.

1782 b.c.

1740 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 26:1–5

A famine in the land; God renews covenant with Isaac at Gerar.

Gen. 26:6–10

Rebecca and Isaac in Gerar.

Gen. 26:11–16

Isaac is blessed by God in Gerar.

1782 b.c.

1735 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 26:17–22

Strife between Isaac and Philistines in and near Gerar.

1767 b.c.

Gen. 26:34–35

Esau marries two Canaanite women.

1757–

1739 b.c.

1733 b.c.

(Klassen)

Gen. 26:23–25

Isaac makes an altar in Beer-sheba.

1744 b.c.

1943 b.c.

Ishmael is 137

Gen. 25:17–18

The death of Ishmael.

1738 b.c.

c 1732 b.c.

(Klassen)

Gen. 26:26–33

Isaac’s alliance with Abimelech at Beersheba.

1737 b.c.

1730 b.c. (Klassen)

1929 b.c.

Gen. 27:1–46

Jacob by deception receives a final blessing from Isaac that was meant for Esau.

Gen. 28:1–5

Jacob goes to his Uncle Laban’s home in Padan-aram for a wife.

Gen. 28:10–22

Jacob’s dream; God speaks to Jacob.

Gen. 28:6–9

Esau marries a daughter of Ishmael.

Gen. 36:1–42

Esau’s marriages and descendants.

1736 b.c.

1730 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 29:1–14

Jacob in Haran (Charan).

1736–

1729 b.c.

1730–

1723 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 29:15–20

Jacob works 7 years to marry Rachel, but is deceived by Laban, and Jacob marries Leah, her older sister.

1729New Testament

1724 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 29:21–31

Jacob marries Rachel

1729–

1716 b.c.

1723–

1710 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 29:32–34

Gen. 30:1–6

Gen. 29:35

Gen. 30:9, 7–8, 10–24

Jacob has 12 children by his wives, Rachel and Leah; and by their personal servants as well. Reese breaks the timeline down in smaller increments in his book.

1711 b.c.

Gen. 36:31–33

1Chron. 1:43–44

Gen. 26:34–39

1Chron. 1:45–50

Gen. 36:40–43

1Chron. 1:51–54

The kings of Edom.

1716 b.c.

1710 b.c. (Klassen)

1909 b.c.

Gen. 30:25–43

Gen. 31:1–16

Jacob’s final days with Laban.

Gen. 31:17–55

Jacob’s departure from Laban.

Gen. 32:1–23

Jacob returns to Canaan.

Gen. 32:24–32

Gen. 35:10

Jacob wrestles with the angel.

Gen. 33:1–16

Jacob meets Esau face to face.

1715 b.c.

1710 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 33:17–20

The resumption of Jacob’s journey.

1711–

1708 b.c.

1706–

1705 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 38:1–5

1Chron. 2:3

Judah fathers 3 sons.

1700 b.c.

1687 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 34:1–31

Dinah, daughter of Judah, is defiled.

Gen. 35:1–15

The return to Bethel.

1700 b.c.

1710 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 35:16–19 48:7 35:20–22

Rachel dies when giving birth to Benjamin.

1898 b.c.

Gen. 35:27 37:1

The return to Hebron.

1915 b.c.

Gen. 37:3

Joseph is born.

1699 b.c.

Gen. 37:2–11

Joseph—his early days and his dreams.

Gen. 37:12–35

Joseph in Shechem and Dothan.

1897 b.c.

Gen. 37:36 39:1

Joseph is sold into slavery, to end up in Egypt.

c1699–

1690 b.c.

Gen. 39:2–6

Joseph enjoys prosperity in Egypt.

c1695 b.c.

1707 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 38:6–11

Judah and Tamar.

1692 b.c.

Gen. 38:12–26

Judah’s wife dies.

1692 b.c.

1691 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 38:27–30

1Chron. 2:4

The birth of Pharez, the 41^st generation from Adam.

c1690 b.c.

1689 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 39:7–19

Joseph flees adultery.

Gen. 39:20–23

Joseph is put into jail; yet prospers in jail.

1688 b.c.

1887 b.c.

Gen. 40:1–23

Joseph gives the interpretation of the dreams of the baker and the butler.

1884 b.c.

1687 b.c.

Isaac is 180

Gen. 35:28–29

The death of Isaac.

1686 b.c.

1885 b.c.

Gen. 41:1–37

Joseph interprets the Pharaoh’s dream.

Gen. 41:38–44

Joseph is made governor.

Gen. 41:45

Joseph marries Asenath.

1884 b.c.

1686–

1679 b.c.

Gen. 41:46–49

The 7 years of plenty.

1685–

1683 b.c.

Gen. 41:50–53

Sons are born to Joseph.

1685–

1681 b.c.

Ex. 6:16 Num. 3:17 1Chron. 6:1, 16

The descendants of Levi are born.

1679–

1672 b.c.

Gen. 41:54–57

The seven years of famine.

1678 b.c.

1677 b.c. (Klassen)

1876 b.c.

Gen. 42:1–44:34

Joseph provides his family with food.

Gen. 45:1–15

Joseph reveals himself to his brothers.

Gen. 45:16–28

Jacob hears that his son, Joseph, is still alive, and he prepares to travel to Egypt himself.

1677 b.c.

Ruth 4:18 1Chron. 2:5

Birth of Hezron, the 40^th generation.

1873 b.c.

1677 b.c.

Gen. 46:1–7, 28

Jacob goes to Egypt after God’s assurance in Beersheba.

Jacob is 130

Gen. 46:8–27 Ex. 1:1–5

Summary of the 70 who came to Egypt. Compare Gen. 47:8–9 and 46:27 for Jacob’s age.

Gen. 46:29–34 47:1–12

The people of Joseph are established in Egypt.

1676–

1675 b.c.

Gen. 47:13–21

Joseph continues as prime minister in Egypt, exercising wise leadership during the famine.

Gen. 47:22–26

The land of the priests in Egypt.

1672–

1593 b.c.

1Chron. 2:6–8

Zerah, the brother of Pharez, and his descendants.

1671 b.c.

1660 b.c. (Klassen)

Gen. 48:1–22

Blessings to Manasseh and Ephraim.

1660 b.c.

1665 b.c. (Klassen)

Birth of Berith to Ephraim.

Gen. 47:28–31

The last days of Jacob; his charge to Joseph.

Gen. 49:1–32

Jacob speaks to his sons, giving them their final blessings and encouraging them.

1857 b.c.

1660 b.c.

Jacob is 147

Gen. 49:33

The death of Jacob.

Gen. 50:1–14

The burial of Jacob.

Gen. 50:15–21

The fears of Joseph’s brothers after the death of Jacob.

1638 b.c.

1644 b.c. (Klassen)

Birth of Resheph (who is in the line between Ephraim and Joshua).

1625 b.c.

1620 b.c. (Klassen)

Num. 26:58

Birth of Aram (Levi’s grandson and Moses’ father.

1623 b.c.

1604 b.c. (Klassen)

The birth of Ram, the 39^th generation.

1615 b.c.

1625 b.c. (Klassen)

The birth of Telah, in the line between Ephraim and Joshua.

Gen. 50:22–23

Joseph’s last days.

1606 b.c.

Gen. 50:24–25

Joseph’s last words.

1805 b.c.

1805 b.c.

Joseph is 110

Gen. 50:26 Ex. 1:6

The death of Joseph. His brothers also die.

1606–

1462 b.c.

Gen. 47:27 Ex. 1:7

The population explosion among the Jews living in Egypt.

Bibliography

MacDonald’s timeline is from: http://www.bibleistrue.com/qna/qna63.htm accessed October 11, 2011 and August 12, 2014. Included in MacDonald’s timeline is a timeline for Egypt interspersed.

See http://www.bibleistrue.com/qna/qna63dating.htm for his justification of his timeline.

From: http://www.christianshepherd.org/bible_study_guides/abram_to_the_exodus.pdf (Christian shepherd). This source believes that the Jews live only a short time in Egypt (210 years).

The Reese Chronological Bible; KJV translation; Editor: Edward Reese; ©1977 by Edward Reese and Klassen’s dating system ©1975 by Frank R. Klassen; Ⓟ1980 by Bethany House Publishers, South Minneapolis, MN; pp. 18–19, 54–74.

The Modern Language Bible (The New Berkeley Version), Revised Edition; ©1969 by Hendrickson Publishers, Inc.; pp. 10–54.