Biblical Historical Overview

 How often do we treat historical facts as if we hold all the answers? Yet, we must view history through a biblical lens—because, in the end, what else truly matters? Eternity should be our focus. Without it, we risk living with deep regret.

That’s why I felt compelled to write about the journey of the Jewish people. Their story is also our story, for we have been grafted into that same lineage by adoption through faith.

As Romans 11:11 reminds us:

“So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather, through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous.”

It was through Israel’s national rejection of Christ that the doorway of salvation was opened to the rest of the world. And so, we stand as beneficiaries—not by merit, but by grace—grafted into a divine heritage that began long before us.

 

Here is a basic overview of biblical and historical genealogy, beginning with Adam and concluding with the nation of Israel in 2025, presented in point form and divided into major historical eras:

 

I. Biblical Patriarchal Age

• Adam & Eve: First humans, created by God (Genesis 1–3).
• Sons: Cain, Abel, and Seth.
• Noah (10 generations from Adam via Seth).
• Survived the Great Flood.
• Sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
• Shem’s Line: Leads to Abram (Abraham).

 

II. Patriarchs of Israel

• Abraham (~2000 BCE)
• Called by God to leave Ur.
• Sons: Isaac (via Sarah), Ishmael (via Hagar).
• Isaac
• Son: Jacob (later named Israel).
• Jacob/Israel
• 12 sons → Founders of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
• Notable sons: Joseph, Judah, Levi 

III. Egyptian Sojourn & Exodus

• Joseph: Becomes second to Pharaoh in Egypt.
• Israelites multiply in Egypt, eventually enslaved.
• Moses (~1300–1200 BCE)
• Leads the Exodus from Egypt.
• Receives the Ten Commandments.
• Wilderness wandering: 40 years.

 IV. United Kingdom of Israel

• Joshua: Leads the Israelites into Canaan.
• Judges: Tribal leaders before kings (e.g., Samson, Deborah).
• First Kings:
• Saul: First king.
• David: Conquers Jerusalem, unites Israel.
• Solomon: Builds the Temple.

 

V. Divided Kingdom & Exile

• Kingdom splits:
• Israel (North) – 10 tribes.
• Judah (South) – 2 tribes.
• Assyrian Exile (722 BCE): Israel destroyed.
• Babylonian Exile (586 BCE): Judah exiled; Temple destroyed.
• Return from Exile (539 BCE): Under Persian rule. 

 

VI. Second Temple Period

• Rebuilding of the Temple under Ezra & Nehemiah.
• Rule shifts: Persians → Greeks → Romans.
• Rise of Jewish sects (Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes).
• Jesus of Nazareth was born ~4–6 BCE (Christian belief: Messiah). *
• Temple was destroyed again in 70 CE by the Romans.

 

 VII. Diaspora & Modern Movements

• Jewish Diaspora: Jews scatter globally after 70 CE.
• Survive through:
• Islamic Golden Age, European persecution, Holocaust.
• Zionist Movement (late 1800s): Push for a Jewish homeland.

 

🇮🇱 VIII. Modern Israel (1948–2025)

• 1948: State of Israel established by UN resolution.
• Wars: 1948, 1967 (Six-Day), 1973 (Yom Kippur), etc.
• Peace Accords: With Egypt (1979), Jordan (1994), Abraham Accords (2020).
• 2025:
• Israel is a democratic Jewish state.
• Technologically advanced, with ongoing religious, political, and security challenges.
• Continues to play a central role in Middle Eastern geopolitics and Jewish identity worldwide.

 

Genealogical Flow Summary (Adam to Modern Israel)

Adam → Seth → Noah → Shem → Abraham → Isaac → Jacob/Israel → 12 Tribes → Nation of Israel → Exile & Return → Second Temple Jews → Diaspora Jews → Return to Zion → State of Israel (1948) → Modern Israel (2025)

 

Signing out

 

Tyrone

 

·         *The current dating system (BC/AD) was created by a monk named Dionysius Exiguus in the 6th century CE. He miscalculated the birth of Jesus by a few years when setting 1 AD to Jesus’ birth.  Later historical and astronomical analysis corrected this.

This post was developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) to help organise and present historical content.

Wisdom Must Prevail

 The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived—And Why We Should Listen

Was the wisest man who ever lived Albert Einstein? Or perhaps a literary genius like Shakespeare? While these names often top the list in human history, Scripture points us to someone else entirely—King Solomon.

Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, was born from a union that began in failure but was redeemed by God's grace. Though not the child of adultery himself, Solomon came from that restored relationship, and God gave him an extraordinary gift. In 1 Kings 3:12, we read God's promise to Solomon:
“Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.”

Solomon’s wisdom was divinely appointed, surpassing all others before and after. If we truly believe this, perhaps we should pause before putting too much stock in modern ideas and instead turn our attention to what Solomon had to say, especially when it comes to matters that affect our eternity.

There’s a verse that powerfully reinforces this:
“Let God be true, and every man a liar.” (Romans 3:4)

Solomon’s final thoughts, written in Ecclesiastes, are as relevant today as ever:
“My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh. The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.” (Ecclesiastes 12:12-14)

In a world flooded with opinions and philosophies, we often find ourselves chasing knowledge that lacks the stamp of divine truth. Much of today’s wisdom is rooted in humanism—ideas that elevate man rather than God. But Scripture reminds us that we are all born into sin. Even after salvation, our old nature continues to battle for dominance. That’s why our minds must be continually renewed and transformed through the Word of God (Romans 12:2).

The Bible is not optional—it’s the yardstick against which we must measure our lives.

Any other path will inevitably lead us astray. So let this be your starting point: “Let God be true and every man a liar.” You will never go wrong by holding Scripture as your final authority. Push back against it, and you do so at your own peril.

But what happens when the teachings of Scripture clash with your current lifestyle? What if obeying God means discomfort or personal sacrifice? Even then, we are called to submit to His Word. God is the Creator; we are His creation. The moment we try to become the authors of our own truth, we lose our way.

Consider Paul’s words in Ephesians 5:24:
“Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.”
This verse isn’t about conditional obedience. If a husband falls short in love, that’s his failure, not hers. And the same principle applies in reverse: husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loves the Church, even if they face resistance. Our role is to be faithful to God’s commands regardless of others’ responses.

If we apply that kind of faithful obedience to all of Scripture, we will be better prepared for the day we stand before God.
The Word of God is our final authority. Nothing more. Nothing less. Period.

It’s time to inspect the foundations of our lives. Are we building on rock or sand? If renovation is needed, then let’s rebuild—whatever it takes to please our Heavenly Father.

Signing off,

Tyrone