The dispersion was complete in 70 AD when the Roman general Titussackedthe city. God told Abram that his descendants would become a great nation and that through this nation all the nations of the earth would be blessed (Gen 12.1-7). These trees seem to have been deliberately planted to test how humans would use their free will. 1 Kings Nahum. In 724 BC, nearly ten years after the initial deportations, the capital city of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, Samaria, was finally taken by Sargon II. 1. The Knesset has legislative power and comprises 120 members who are also elected for a term of four years in nationwide elections. 1880 BC Jacob and his family move to Egypt to live with Joseph. The southern border went through the Wilderness of Zin to the brook of Egypt, the western border was the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern border ran north from the dead sea along the Jordan up to Zedad (modern-day Sadad in Syria) in the north east. Jude What is the secret of his immortality?. Exodus What are the events associated with the three key dates in red? Philemon How are they described? He began a tradition of the pope becoming involved in politics in France. Secondly, God used the ark as an indicator of when He wanted the Israelites to travel, and when to stop. This covenant was ratified by God alone, meaning that the covenant is eternal and unconditional (Gen 15). This will help you understand the timing of Ezekiel's prophecies. Record the chapter themes/titles as discussed above. Instead, every voter votes for a single party. Israel had to be obedient to Gods requirements in order to receive His blessings. To Abram (Abraham) God promised: I will make you a great nation and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed (Gen 12.2,3), And what one nation on the earth is like Your people Israel, whom God went to make a name for Himself (2 Sam 7.23). According to the Pew Research Center, an astounding 2.2 billion people in the world base their religious beliefs and worldview on text written by Hebraic men who wrote bold declarations about the worlds origins, future, and mans ultimate destiny. Although I alluded to the 10 Lost Tribes as one of the astute Bereans reminded us they are not in fact lost and this idea can lead to some faulty theological conclusions. Jeroboam reigns over the northern Kingdom of Israel from Samaria. In other words dont just title chapter 1 Gods Glory. The Catholic Church would later use the phrase to describe the movement of the papacy from Rome to Avignon. Israel is still prospering, with the highest average living standards in the Middle East, the highest density of high-tech start-up companies in the world (high-tech exports c$19bn a year) and a lower Government debt to GDP than the USA or the UK. 5Your basket and your kneading trough will be blessed. It is quite remarkable how Israel has survived attacks from overwhelming invading armies. This will happen at some point in the future. Much, indeed, in every way! These are the Jews who are at last honoured by the nations and who glorify God and serve Him on the Millennial earth. And it is at this time that wayward Israel is remarried to the Lord (Hos 2.16, Isa 54.5,6). Some 4,000 years ago Abram was called by God to go from his home in Ur of the Chaldeans and travel to a land that God would give to him and his descendants, Fig.1. Israel has the highest ratio of university degrees to the population in the world, and she has the highest density of start-up companies in the world. Mortality was the consequence of the wrong free will choice. Why its so important to understand a brief overview of the historical periods of Israel. [The CIA, Wikimedia]. Jerusalem and the temple were destroyed around 597 BC and by 586 BC all of the southern kingdom had been deported to Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar. Watch for and record the reason for the vision of the temple and its measurements. They then demanded a king. From around 586 BC until modern times, the land of Israel or Holy Land was ruled by Gentile powers: World Government: The four historical empires in bold type (Babylonian, Persian, Greek and Roman) are in fact the four great empires prophesied to rule over Israel before the Second Coming of Christ (Dan 2.31-45). If you would like to know who Lucifer really is in the Bible and solve this mystery, check out our article on this topic in our Bible Articles section, you will find it very interesting. Although He paid tribute money to the Assyrian Empire for a few years, he stopped doing so shortly after a new Assyrian ruler, King Shalmaneser V, assumed the throne in 727. Probably. Read 2Ki 24:1ff-2Ki 24:1-21 for a good overview of the historical setting and if you havent done so yet, record the dates of the 3 STAGES OF CAPTIVITY alluded to in these passages . If you don't already own one, I highly recommend you consider purchasing one (Click here) if you are interested in inductive Bible study. In Romansthe 3rd chapter, the apostle Paul wrote: This Chart of the History of Israel shows us, in a simple and effective way, on the one hand what are the dire consequences of sin and on the other what are the blessings that always attain to repentance and obedience to God. | Bible Topics But God has compassion on His people (Deut 30.3-5) and promised that He would bring them back from the nations and place them back in their own land: And (the Lord) will lift up a standard for the nations, and assemble the banished ones of Israel, and will gather the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth (Isa 11.12) 1 Peter As the two of them went on together, Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, Father?, The fire and wood are here, Isaac said, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?. In Genesis chapter 1 we read that God made mankind male and female and blessed them to be fruitful and multiply. Many holy sites are preserved, but with pagan shrines on them. 0000006399 00000 n 0000004625 00000 n The Glory of Jehovah Gods dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. 930 BC. (Who is the Angel of the LORD?) 737 Pekahiah becomes king of Israel till 736. BREAKING IT UP INTO BITE SIZED SEGMENTS The wilderness of Paran, The location of much of the wilderness wanderings of the nation of Israel. The people remaining in the land are taken into captivity (verse 6). The Jewish people were forcefully removed from their homeland, and taken to Babylon in captivity. Zephaniah prophecies judgement, followed by restoration. up to Hamath (modern-day Hama), and most of present-day Lebanon. Where? God said to Abram: Get out of your country, from your family and from your fathers house, to a land that I will show you. Subsequently, in 70 AD theRomans committed genocide against the Jews, smashed the Temple in Jerusalem and declared the land of Israel would be no more. Bible prophecy describes how the increasing political bias of western nations, and the increasing aggression of Arab-Muslim nations finally leads to another major war against Israel. After the Holocaust, the Jewish people recognized that they must have their own state, a homeland where they could forever be safe from a repetition of such horrors. When we look at the History of Israel we see a clear pattern: The Israelites fall into sin, God punishes them with exile and captivity, The Israelites repent of their sins, God saves them from genocide and brings them back to the Promised Land. In fact, at one point, King Phillip IV had the pope suppress the Knights Templar. It is probably a blessing from God since they are His chosen people. Palestinian nationalism only emerged in the mid-twentieth century, partly in response to the emergence of Zionism. Roman Emperor Hadrian destroys Jerusalem and builds Aelia Capitolina, a pagan city in its place. In fact, the number of Jews in Israel today has increased by over 7,000 percent in just 100 years! Why did God send them out of the land he gave them? Israel is a special nation chosen by God to be His witness in the world and to bring redemption to the world through Christ, link. 1000 BCE David captures Jerusalem . Soon after the death of Solomon, however, the kingdom divided into two separate pieces with each possessing their own line of rulers. 0000006987 00000 n The scattering of Israel caused the nations to dishonour the God of Israel, and God is now gathering the remnant of Israel and Judah to restore His holy name (Isa 11.11,12 Ezek 36.20-24). Others agree: Israel is the very embodiment of Jewish continuity: It is the only nation on earth that inhabits the same land, bears the same name, speaks the same language, and worships the same G-d that it did 3,000 years ago [Charles Krauthammer The Weekly Standard, May 11, 1998]. In the Creation account of Genesis, we read about a paradise-like garden called Eden, where two important trees were planted by God: the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Both invasions are defeated by the God of Israel. This point occurs just after the final siege of Jerusalem begins (Ezekiel 24:2). It is an agreement with promises of delivery, but also with stipulations and penalty clauses. But man will not spend eternity on this earth! As we end our year-long read-through of the Bible? Moreover, as a direct result of Article 80, the UN cannot transfer these rights over any part of Palestine (vested as they are in the Jewish People) to any non-Jewish entity, such as the Palestinian Authority. 70 AD Destruction of Jerusalem and Second Temple. Few would doubt that Jews have for centuries been substantially over-represented in many fields of learning and accomplishment, notably of course is Albert Einstein. Below are some of the key words and phrases you will be looking for. 3. After the city of Jerusalem was captured, tens of thousands of Jewish people were exiled from Judah. I would suggest recording these in the margin next to the respective Scripture. And during the final war against Israel prophecy says that God will again clearly intervene to protect His people: Then the Lord will go out and fight against those nations, as he fights on a day of battle (Zech 14.3). This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Ten of the tribes formed the Northern Kingdom (also known as the Kingdom of Israel in the Bible) with rulers descended from Jeroboam I (reigned 930 to 909 B.C.). Halloween Special: Why Jesus wasnt a zombie. Prophecy indicates that there will be several major wars against Israel in the near future, just before Christ returns to rule the earth as King (Zech 14.9). 69 C.E. Kingdom of JudahAmaziah, becomes king in Judah (14), Amaziah murdered. 37 BC4 BC Herod, Roman vassal king, rules the Land of Israel. I am the bright morning star. Why? He sums it up like this: 1 Corinthians 15.53 He implied that Israel will be the vortex of the nations at the end of this age and the sign of His soon return. The tribe of Judah is very significant here (in fact, the Bible speaks more about the tribe of Judah than any other single tribe of Israel). First Jewish Revolt against Rome. In the New Testament, Romans 11.24 speaks of this ingathering as a grafting of scattered Israel into their own cultivated olive tree (whose rootage was in the Patriarchs, particularly Abraham). They pillage the temple and take Judah's king, as well as people including the prophets Daniel and Ezekiel, back to Babylon. Jordan captures the eastern part of Jerusalem and Israel's historical heartland, Judea and Samaria. }. Thats old! 70 C.E. We also see Gods amazing protection (as in the 6-day war), and God building a numerous people as in the birth of numerous sons and daughters. Because of their sins, chief of which was idolatry, the kingdom lasted only 208 years. The Mandate is therefore the last legally binding document regarding the West Bank and Gaza, and so Jewish settlements in these areas are fully protected by Article 80. There is absolutely no lengths to which our Government would not go to protect British subjects under those circumstances, and quite right too. 5:26) to Assyria; in 721 B.C. I consider that what we suffer at this present time cannot be compared at all with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. Old Testament Israel was commanded to love foreigners (Deut 10.19) and to let them live normal lives amongst them: When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall do him no wrong (he) shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself (Lev 19.33,34). Muslims conquered The Levant (which embraces all of Israel and much more, link) in the 7th century and the land of Israel remained in Muslim hands (apart from the brief Crusader period) until liberated from the Muslim Turks by the British in 1917. This impacted the authority of the Catholic Church. t'Y. The prophet Ezekiel saw this restoration of Israel in his vision of the valley of dry bones (Ezek 37). 4. 628 What are the 3 stages of the fall of Jerusalem and who went into exile with each stage? If you can understand the different periods a little, youll get much more out of your experience. How long did he prophesy before the final fall of Jerusalem? Jerusalem were captured and the Temple and city walls were destroyed. Like Paul, they wishto proclaim the Good News that God has fulfilled the promise He made to the Patriarchs: The Messiah has come (see Acts 13:14-39). Blessed are those who wash their robes. The Golan Heights must be involved. The UN has even resolved to raise the Palestinian flag at the UN headquarters after upgrading the Palestinians status to a non-member observer State even though no such state exists! 4. Hezekiah was then the king of Judah, a good king who listened to Isaiah, God's prophet, so the kingdom of Judah was spared and only Israel, the ten tribes, were taken. The invasion could be imminent given the present Russian-Iranian alliance and Irans declared hatred of Israel. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life. (Israel was sometimes called "Ephraim," named for the largest tribe; and sometimes called "Samaria," named for its capital city.) The stones of a palace erected by King David himself are even now being unearthed just outside the walls of Jerusalem. When you find one dont just mechanically mark it, but interrogate the word or phrase with a few questions (Who? As a result, the nation of Israel is once more being blessed in the country (abundant agriculture), blessed in the city (technological innovation) and blessed in the sea (discovery of large natural resources). 1012 BC Saul unifies the 12 Hebrew tribes into the United Kingdom of Israel. The Hebrew term Aliyah describes the relatively recent massive influx of Jews to their ancestral land, Israel. The number 144,000 also appears in Rev 14.1-5 and these too have their Father's name written on their foreheads. In fact, the spiritual aggression shown to Israel (and to the true followers of Christ) will intensify towards the end of this age (Rev 12.13-17). Lesson 116: Isaiah 1-2; Lesson 153: Micah; Lesson 155: Haggai; Zechariah 1-2; Lesson 103: Ezra 1-6; Lesson 129: Isaiah 54-57; Lesson 102: 1 Chronicles; 2 Chronicles; Lesson 158: Malachi 1-2; Home-Study Lesson: 2 Kings 21-25; 1 Chronicles; 2 Chronicles; Ezra; Nehemiah (Unit 21); Lesson 132: Jeremiah 1-6; Lesson 148 . 9The Lord will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you keep the commands of the Lord your God and walk in obedience to him. Image: Israeli tank, 1973. King Herod: Biography & Bible | Who Was Herod? 2005: Israel unilaterally withdrew all of its military occupation forces and settlers from the Gaza Strip (evacuation of 8,500 Israelis from 21 Jewish settlements), but retained civil and security control of the West Bank. Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 0000177681 00000 n 1860 The first neighborhood, Mishkenot Sha'ananim, is built outside of Jerusalems city walls. 722BC NORTHERN KINGDOM (ISRAEL) DEFEATED BY ASSYRIA Nobel Prizes have been awarded to over 850 individuals worldwide, of whom some 23% were Jews or people of strong Jewish ancestry. part 2 with thoughts on Progressive Revelation, The BibleHuman Story or Divine Revelation?answer & implications, part 1. Categories: The Mandate did not grant any national political rights to Arabs, but Article 2 did safeguard the civil and religious rights of all inhabitants of Palestine, irrespective of race or religion. Babylonian Captivity of the papacy was an interesting time for the Catholic Church. 1. Prophecy states that regathered Israel will go through a time of great tribulation and distress as the world system persecutes Israel. Here we have the God of Israel they are Gods very own people, forever (2 Sam 7.24). (see 2Ki 17:1ff especially 2Ki 17:5, 6). 1967 - Six-Day War: after Egypt closed the Straits of Tiran on May 22, 1967, Israel launched an attack on Egyptian, Jordanian, Syrian, and Iraqi airports on June 5, 1967. 950 BC Solomon builds the magnificent temple on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem (same place Abraham intended to sacrifice Isaac). According to the Bible, Israel is indeed a special nation, chosen by God to bless mankind and to make a name for Himself. The Babylonian Captivity occurred when the Jewish people faced exile from Israel. The city here is the New Jerusalem described symbolically in Revelation 21. God indeed intervenes in world affairs! The house of Israel and the house of Judah had broken Gods covenant (Jer 11.10), and by the first century all twelve tribes were scattered amongst the nations (Ja 1.1). the Assyrians begin to attack the Kingdom of Israel and its capital Samaria (2Kings 17:5). In Romans 8:18-23 It probably contained the first tablets of the Ten Commandments (which were broken by Moses) and also the second tablets, which remained intact, link. The millennial age is one of firm government from Christ, but also one of universal peace. Note that 144,000 = 12 12,000 where 12 = 5 (God's goodness) + 7 (completeness and spiritual perfection), link. 1291 Last Crusader stronghold of Acco taken, ending Crusader rule. In the margin note God's instructions to Ezekiel, the son of man. And the fourth river is the Euphrates. Which Israelite Tribe Was Almost Annihilated? For instance, In the end-time context of the restoration of national Israel, God sets Israel as a banner (or sign) to the nations and gathers Israel and Judah from the four corners of the earth (Isa 11.12). Read Ezekiel 1:1-3:27 and mark distinctively (with a color &/or symbol) the key words or phrases. (Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 105 Page 418-419, 1948). Do not do anything to him. tl_categories_checked(); The if-then statement in these verses reveals that it was conditional. 1979 The Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty was signed on March 26, 1979, in Washington. Putting their trust in Western Civilization was never again going to be enough. Even in the most testing times a remnant is supernaturally preserved through Gods sovereign choice. Numerous educational institutions recommend us, including Oxford University. Haggai In this section add covenant to your list of key words and list what you learn. (THE LORD IS THERE), Chapter 1-3: Daniels prophetic ministry from Babylon began about 605BC. The captivity eventually ended with the election of Pope Martin V. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. The electoral (voting) system is based on nation-wide proportional representation. It is interesting that NASA scientists predict that, eventually, the sun will expand to become a red giant and burn up the solar system, including earth, link. The Gentile nations at last acknowledge Jerusalem (Zion) as the Holy City (Isa 52.1): The Gentiles will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn the sons of foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you the sons of your oppressors will come bowing before you; all who despise you will bow down at your feet and will call you the City of the Lord, Zion of the Holy One of Israel (Isa 60.3,10,14). As stated, the covenant between God and Abraham wasunconditional and everlasting, although God later warned Abrahams descendants that they may suffer (temporary) exile if they were disobedient to Him (Deut 28.15-37). 722BC Log in, More about the timeline of the Old Testament Prophets, Chart of Old Testament Prophets and Kings, timeline of Old Testament prophets and kings, The Old Testament Laws, Why read them, How to understand them, and Apply them today, EXODUS, A new beginning for Moses, Israel, and Us, A Person to a People, and the balance between Gods Sovereignty and Personal Responsibility, Abraham, Hero of the faith, How God chooses and crafts his people, A Bible class member wondered why is the story of Abraham, a man who traded his wife for wealth and protection considered a great man in the Bible?heres the answer, Chart of Old Testament Prophets and Kingswhere they fit in history, Solomonthe uses and abuses of wisdom, power, and love, Solomon, The uses and abuses of wisdom, power, and love, NEW for 2023 Reading Schedules through the Bible in Chronological Historical order, plus free journaling pages, Deuteronomy5 Ways to Reflect Gods Image to Our World, Who is Jesus? Study of prophecy strongly implies that the end of the age and the end of the world are separated by 1,000 years. It is the child of hope and the home of the brave. 1904 Second large-scale immigration from Russia and Poland. Vespasian gives Yochanan ben Zakkai permission to establish a Jewish center for study at Yavneh that will become the hub for rabbinic Judaism. c(uqqAdd*Ab)CL@31T03g1fP9TT43h32M6_8=Ea'F:@b46r30\ Z@-r% [dO 2 Thessalonians She has to preach the good news (the Gospel). The start of the northern ten tribes (Kingdom of Israel) captivity and ultimate demise began during the reign of Tiglathpileser, king of Assyria, who ruled from 745 to 727 B.C. So, through Arab aggression, Israel temporarily lost land mandated to her through the 1922 Mandate for Palestine, and this was only regained in the 1967 6-day war. There never was a Palestinian people or a Palestinian Arab nation. This is both dramatic and traumatic, but ends in glory and victory. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. It also appears that some of the Hebrew festivals are reinstated, as in the Feast of Tabernacles (Zech 14.16). Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to that nextlesson. In all, a remnant of some 50,000 Jews returned to Judah, but most remained in Babylon. 4:11-12). ( 2 Kgs. By the end of the Middle Ages, the countrys urban centers were virtually in ruins, most of Jerusalem was abandoned, and the small Jewish community was poverty-stricken. Revelation, Search Wikipedia using spiritual discretion, Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 105 Page 418-419, 1948), Interpretation of Prophecy - multiple resources, The Two Resurrections - "First" and "Second" - on a timeline. All over Israel, people now recite this prayer. This biblical symbolism could apply to either a symbolic number or a literal number of God's servants. Although Prince Philips mother, Princess Alice, is buried on the Mount of Olives because of her status as Righteous Among Gentiles, the Foreign Office ordained that his visit to his mothers grave in 1994 had to be in a private capacity only. Assyrian captivity Manasseh son did evil Amon son did evil Josiah son did right Jehoahaz (AKA Shallum) son did evil Jehoiakim (AKA Eliakim) son of Josiah did evil . He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 0000009753 00000 n Israels strongest ally, the US, provides a diplomatic shield for her at the United Nations. Image: Eli E. Hertz. Israel led to the Messiah, Jesus, and prophecy indicates that the land and people of Israel will be used to glorify God in the sight of the nations at the end of the age and in the age to come. | Next The location is politically sensitive in that the international community regard Jerusalem as part of both Israel and Palestine, and even that Jerusalem is not part of Israel [US Supreme Court, 2015]. Put another way, here Paul is saying that the inspired Hebrew scriptures of the Jews are the very words of God! But I will chasten you justly and will by no means leave you unpunished (Jer 30.11). SECTION 2: Chapters 4-24: Prophecies about Judah and Jerusalem. I would definitely recommend Study.com to my colleagues. We contribute a share of our revenue to remove carbon from the atmosphere and we offset our team's carbon footprint. But it is possible for mankind to be translated to an immortal spiritkind like his Creator. I will take the children of Israel from among the nations and bring them into their own land (Ezek 37.21). The Jewish contribution to finance, science, the arts, academia, commerce and industry, literature, philanthropy and politics has been astonishing relative to their tiny numbers. %PDF-1.3 % The Babylonian Captivity ended in 538 CE. The critiques brought against the Catholic Church would only grow, later leading to the Protestant Reformation. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. OF JERUSALEM Note that God said: I will be their God. So who are the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? Image: Bible Places, Israel's Ancient History: Most of the western world aims for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian problem. Do the Jews have any advantage over the Gentiles? Where Did God's People Go After Captivity? And when Jesus came He wept for His people for He knew they were going to suffer and be dispersed amongst the nations. Its up to an individual to choose to believe in Jesus and be born a second time! This protects Israels desire to maintain the status quo and refrain from reaching an accommodation with the Palestinians. What happened to the Northern 10 tribes? The truth is that a New Heaven and a New Earth is prophesied. 0000008410 00000 n Today we see God fulfilling this promise as Gods people return to their promised land. Is he the devil? These forces blind the nations the politicians, the media, the institutionalized church, the man in the street and the adherents of political Islam such that they believe a lie (2 Thes 2.10,11). Since Jesus is soon to return (He will be seen with the clouds Revelation 1.7), this last book is essentially an end time message. What Was the Babylonian Captivity of the Church? Note in the margin who is going to know and how they will know. Note why he was to speak in that way and the significance of his action. So in just 100 years the Jewish population of Israel increased by an amazing 7400%. The Israeli government resides in Jerusalem. 1 Timothy History confirms the reality of such statements. Select: all / none. As a result of war, Egypt held the Gaza Strip, Jordan held Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) and the Old City of E.Jerusalem, 1950: Law of return passed by Israels Parliament opening Israel to Jews from over 60 countries, 1964: National Water Carrier completed, transporting fresh water from Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee) in the north of Israel to Mitzpe Ramon in the south (a new National Water Carrier was completed in 2014), 1967: Six-Day War (June 510).