BIBLE & WORLD EVENTS: 5 (959-814 B.C.)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) A chronology of Bible and World events helps us appreciate history better in a holistic perspective and will also provide insight with better understanding for us.

b) Event periods: 959-814 B.C.

1. Date: 959 B.C.

a) Bible Event:

i) Temple in Jerusalem completed.

2. Date: 950

a) World Event:

i) Gold vessels and jewelry popular in Northern Europe.

3. Date: 930

a) Bible Event:

i) Kingdom of Israel divides.

4. Date: 900

a) World Event:

i) Celts invade Britain; Assyrians invent inflatable skins for soldiers to cross rivers.

5. Date: 875

a) Bible Event:

i) Elijah prophesies in Israel.

6. Date: 874

a) Bible Event:

i) Ahab becomes Israel's king.

7. Date: 850

a) World Event:

i) Evidence of highly developed metal and stone sculptures in Africa.

8. Date: 848

a) Bible Event:

i) Elisha prophesies in Israel.

9. Date: 835

a) Bible Event:

i) Joash becomes Judah's king.

10. Date: 814

a) World Event:

i) Founding of Carthage, a Phoenician trading post.

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