History of Israel

This timeline follows the history of the People of Israel from the earliest biblical traditions to the modern State of Israel. It traces the story from the Creation narrative, the Patriarchs, the Exodus from Egypt, the conquest and settlement of Canaan, the period of the Judges, the united monarchy, the split between Israel and Judah, the exiles, the return to Zion, and the long development of Jewish life through foreign empires, exile, and eventual national restoration. The timeline includes detailed sections on the kings of Israel and Judah, the prophets, the Judges, the High Priests, the Hasmonean and Herodian dynasties, major Jewish sages and rabbinic leaders, archaeological evidence, foreign empires that ruled the land, major wars, religious texts, and key turning points in Jewish history. Its goal is to present the long, continuous story of the Jewish people and their connection to the Land of Israel, combining biblical tradition, historical events, archaeology, and Jewish memory into one organized timeline.