Written: 1045 BC
Author: Samuel
Major historical figures during this time: Samuel, Gideon, Samson, Ruth, Elimelech, Naomi, Boaz
Major historical events DURING this time:
β The period of the 13 judges (lasted 356 years; 1406-1050 BC)
β β β 12 judges + Samuel
β β β 1st judge Othniel appointed (1380 BC)
β β β Last judge Samuel dies (1050 BC)
βΒ King David is born (1040 BC)
Major historical events BEFORE this time:
β Moses dies (1406 BC)
β Entering the Promised Land
β Jericho walls falling
β Defeating the Canaanites
β Dividing the land of Israel among the 12 tribes of Israel
β Sun standing still
Major historical events AFTER this time:
β The period of the kings (lasted 464 years; 1050-586 BC)
β β β 42 kings + 1 queen
β β β 1st king Saul crowned (1050 BC)
β β β Last king Zedekiah dethroned (586 BC) because Israel was taken captive by the beast kingdom of Babylon