Written: 1000 BC
Author: Samuel
Major historical figures during this time: Samuel, Gideon, Samson, Ruth, Elimelech, Naomi, Boaz, David
Major historical events DURING this time:
– King David defeats Goliath (1025 BC) during Saul’s reign
– The period of the 13 judges (lasted 356 years; 1406-1050 BC)
– – – 12 judges + Samuel
– – – 1st judge Othniel appointed (1380 BC)
– – – Last judge Samuel dies (1050 BC)
Major historical events BEFORE this time:
– Moses dies (1406 BC)
– Entering the Promised Land (1406 BC)
– Jericho walls falling (1406 BC)
– Defeating the Canaanites
– Dividing the land of Israel among the 12 tribes of Israel
– Sun standing still
Major historical events AFTER this time:
– The period of the kings (lasted 464 years; 1050-586 BC)
– – – 42 kings + 1 queen
– – – 1st king Saul crowned (1050 BC)
– – – Last king Zedekiah dethroned (586 BC) because Israel was taken captive by the beast kingdom of Babylon