722 BC – 586 BC · 554 passages
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Uncertain – Ethan the Ezrahite on God's covenant with David; the lament suggests a Davidic king's defeat, c. 925–586 BC Best estimate
The psalmist promises to sing of God's loving devotion and faithfulness forever, and recalls God's oath to David that his descendants and throne would last for all generations.
Uncertain – Ethan the Ezrahite on God's covenant with David; the lament suggests a Davidic king's defeat, c. 925–586 BC Best estimate
The psalmist praises God as unmatched among heavenly beings, ruler of the raging sea, victor over Rahab, and creator of heaven and earth. His throne rests on righteousness and justice.
Uncertain – Ethan the Ezrahite on God's covenant with David; the lament suggests a Davidic king's defeat, c. 925–586 BC Best estimate
Those who know the joyful sound and walk in God's light are blessed. The psalmist says God is their strength and that Israel's shield, its king, belongs to the Holy One.
Uncertain – Ethan the Ezrahite on God's covenant with David; the lament suggests a Davidic king's defeat, c. 925–586 BC Best estimate
Recalling a vision, the psalmist quotes God: he has chosen and anointed David, will strengthen him and defeat his foes, will be a father to him, and will keep his covenant and his line forever.
Uncertain – Ethan the Ezrahite on God's covenant with David; the lament suggests a Davidic king's defeat, c. 925–586 BC Best estimate
God adds that if David's sons abandon his law he will discipline them, but he will never withdraw his loving devotion or break his covenant. He swears by his holiness that David's line will endure like the sun and moon.
Uncertain – Ethan the Ezrahite on God's covenant with David; the lament suggests a Davidic king's defeat, c. 925–586 BC Best estimate
The tone reverses: the psalmist says God has rejected his anointed king, torn down his defenses, let enemies plunder him, and ended his throne. The king is left shamed and weak.
Uncertain – Ethan the Ezrahite on God's covenant with David; the lament suggests a Davidic king's defeat, c. 925–586 BC Best estimate
The psalmist asks how long God will hide himself, reminds him that life is brief, and asks where his old faithful love to David has gone. He ends with a line of blessing on God, and the whole third book of Psalms ends here.
c. 701 BC, or earlier c. 734 (scholars differ) – Judah's land desolate, cities burned; God charges his rebellious people Best estimate
God calls heaven and earth to witness that His children have rebelled and do not know Him. Isaiah describes Judah as a wounded, devastated land spared from total destruction only by a few survivors.
c. 735–701 BC – Isaiah in Jerusalem under Ahaz or Hezekiah; temple sacrifices without justice Best estimate
God says He is sickened by sacrifices, festivals and prayers from people whose hands are violent. He calls them to wash themselves, stop evil, and defend the fatherless and widow.
c. 735–701 BC – God's invitation to reason: scarlet sins made white, in Ahaz's or Hezekiah's Jerusalem Best estimate
God invites the people to reason with Him: sins as red as crimson can be made white as snow. The choice is between obedience and eating well, or rebellion and the sword.
c. 735–701 BC – Jerusalem's corrupt rulers; Assyria's rise threatens Judah Best estimate
Isaiah mourns that Jerusalem, once full of justice, now has murderers, watered-down wine and bribe-loving rulers. God promises to purge her like metal and restore honest judges.
c. 735–701 BC – Isaiah warns of ruin for idolaters and rebels, with Assyria looming Best estimate
Zion will be redeemed through justice, but rebels will be shattered. Those who trusted in sacred trees and gardens will become like withered oaks, burned up together.
c. 735–700 BC – Moab's sudden ruin, probably by Assyria in the late 8th century BC Best estimate
An oracle describes the cities of Moab laid waste in a night, with people weeping, shaving their heads and fleeing. The prophet himself grieves over the devastation and the dried-up land.
c. 735–700 BC – Moabite refugees seek shelter in Judah from Assyrian advance Best estimate
Moabite refugees ask Judah for shelter and a decision on their behalf. The passage says that when oppression ends, a faithful throne will be established in David's tent.
c. 735–700 BC – Moab's pride and withered vineyards under Assyrian pressure Best estimate
Moab's arrogance cannot save its vineyards, which wither. Isaiah weeps for the ruined harvest and says Moab's prayers at the high places will be useless.
c. 735–701 BC, Judah under Ahaz or Hezekiah: land-grabbing elites condemned Best estimate
Micah condemns people who plot at night to seize fields and homes from others. The LORD says he plans a disaster for them, and they will lose their own land with no one to restore it.
c. 735–701 BC, Judah: the powerful silence Micah; Assyrian pressure looms Best estimate
The people tell prophets to stop preaching, but Micah replies that God's words bring good to the upright. He accuses them of robbing the vulnerable, tells them to leave, and says they would prefer a preacher of wine.
c. 735–701 BC, Judah: corrupt rulers devour the people Best estimate
Micah confronts Israel's leaders, who should know justice but hate good and love evil. He compares their exploitation of the people to butchering them, and says the LORD will not answer when they cry out.
c. 735–701 BC, Judah: paid prophets mislead; Micah speaks by the Spirit Best estimate
The LORD says prophets who lead people astray, promising peace to those who pay them, will lose all visions and answers. Micah contrasts himself, filled with the Spirit to declare Israel's sin.
c. 715 BC – first year of Hezekiah (some scholars date it c. 729 BC) Traditional date
Hezekiah becomes king and in his first month reopens the temple doors. He tells the Levites to consecrate themselves and cleanse the temple because his fathers' unfaithfulness brought God's anger.
c. 715 BC – first year of Hezekiah (some scholars date it c. 729 BC) Traditional date
The Levites, listed by family, consecrate themselves and clear the unclean things from the temple, finishing in sixteen days. They report that the altar and utensils are ready.
c. 715 BC – first year of Hezekiah (some scholars date it c. 729 BC) Traditional date
Hezekiah brings sacrifices for the kingdom and sanctuary. As the burnt offering begins, singers and trumpets join, and the assembly worships with David's and Asaph's songs.
c. 715 BC – first year of Hezekiah (some scholars date it c. 729 BC) Traditional date
The people bring sacrifices and thank offerings in great numbers. Levites help the too few priests, and the people rejoice at how quickly God had prepared everything.
c. 725–700 BC – Tyre's fall; Assyria besieges Tyre under Shalmaneser V and again under Sennacherib (701 BC) Best estimate
Ships of Tarshish are told to wail because Tyre has been destroyed. Sidon and the trading world grieve over a once-jubilant city.
c. 725–700 BC – the LORD planned Tyre's fall; Assyria's arrival and the land of the Chaldeans Best estimate
The LORD planned Tyre's fall to humble the pride of a city whose merchants were like princes. Its allies have no answer and the harbor is gone.
c. 725–700 BC – Tyre forgotten for seventy years and then restored (oracle spoken in Assyria's age) Best estimate
Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years and then restored, returning to trade. Its profits will finally be dedicated to the LORD and to those who live before Him.
After 722 BC: the wound from Assyria reaches Judah; likely Sennacherib's 701 BC invasion up to Jerusalem's gate Best estimate
Micah says he will wail and go barefoot and naked like a mourner. Samaria's wound is incurable and has reached the gates of Jerusalem.
After 722 BC – Assyria resettles foreign peoples in Samaria (Sargon II and later kings) Best estimate
Assyria settles peoples from other lands in Samaria. When lions attack them, a priest is sent back to teach them to worship the LORD, but each nation keeps its own gods as well.
After 722 BC – the narrator's reflection on the broken covenant and mixed worship in Samaria Best estimate
The narrator quotes the commands of the covenant: worship the LORD alone and do not fear other gods. The settlers still keep their former customs alongside the worship of the LORD.
722 and 701 BC – Samaria falls; Sennacherib invades Judah in Hezekiah's 14th year Well established
Assyria finishes its siege of Samaria and exiles Israel because of its disobedience. Years later Sennacherib captures Judah's fortified cities, and Hezekiah pays heavy tribute, stripping the temple's silver and gold.
c. 720–700 BC – oracle on Babylon, while Assyria rules; Babylon's later fall was to Persia and Media (539 BC); some see an exilic date Best estimate
A heading introduces a message about Babylon. God summons a banner, warriors and a multinational army from far away to carry out His judgment on the country.
c. 720–700 BC – the Day of the LORD on Babylon; fulfilment looked to 539 BC (Medes and Persians) Best estimate
The Day of the LORD is pictured as cruel destruction, with people paralyzed by fear, stars dark and the earth shaking. God says He will punish the world's arrogance and its people will flee or be killed.
c. 720–700 BC – the Medes will overthrow Babylon, as Cyrus's army did in 539 BC Best estimate
God will stir up the Medes, who cannot be bought off, to overthrow Babylon like Sodom and Gomorrah. The city will never be lived in again and only wild animals will dwell there.
c. 720–700 BC – Israel's restoration promised; a taunt against Babylon's king (some see an Assyrian or later exilic setting) Best estimate
God will have compassion on Jacob and bring them home, with foreigners joining them. When they find rest, they will sing a taunt song against the king of Babylon.
c. 720–700 BC – the taunt song over the fallen tyrant, probably Babylon's king Best estimate
The taunt song celebrates that the tyrant's rule is broken and the whole earth sings. Even the dead in Sheol rise to greet the fallen king, who is now as weak as they are.
c. 720–700 BC – "How you have fallen, day star": the king's pride brought low Best estimate
The king who aspired to rise above the stars and be like the Most High is brought down to the lowest depths of the pit. The images show how far his pride reaches and how far it falls.
c. 720–700 BC – the tyrant's dishonored end; his captives kept from home Best estimate
Onlookers stare at the fallen ruler who ruined cities and kept captives from going home. Unlike other kings, he is denied an honorable burial and his line is cut off.
c. 720–700 BC – God vows to break Assyria in his land; Sennacherib's army fell in 701 BC Best estimate
God vows to wipe out Babylon's name and also to break Assyria in His land. No one can thwart the plan God has purposed for the whole earth.
c. 720–701 BC – oracle against Egypt, divided and weak in the Kushite and Saite age Best estimate
The LORD rides on a swift cloud to Egypt, whose idols tremble. God will stir up civil strife and hand Egypt to a harsh ruler.
c. 720–701 BC – the Nile dries up and Egypt's industries fail Best estimate
The Nile dries out, and so do the reeds, fields, fishing and linen work that depend on it. Workers across Egypt are dismayed.
c. 720–701 BC – the wise counselors of Zoan and Memphis become fools Best estimate
The princes of Zoan and Memphis give foolish advice, and God has poured a spirit of confusion into them. Egypt staggers like a drunk and no one in the country can help.
c. 720–701 BC – Egypt will fear Judah Best estimate
On that day the Egyptians will tremble at what the LORD of Hosts has planned, and the mere mention of Judah will terrify them.
c. 720–701 BC – a future hope: Egypt and Assyria worship the LORD beside Israel Best estimate
On that day Egypt will speak the language of Canaan, build an altar to the LORD and be healed after being struck. Egypt, Assyria and Israel will share in blessing, with God calling Egypt 'My people' and Assyria 'My handiwork'.
c. 720–700 BC, Judah: promise of the last days with nations streaming to Zion Best estimate
Micah foresees the LORD's house raised up and many nations coming to learn his ways. He will settle disputes, weapons will be turned into farm tools, and each person will live in peace, while Israel walks in the LORD's name.
c. 720–700 BC: promise of a gathered remnant, the lame and outcast Best estimate
The LORD promises to gather the lame and outcast into a strong nation and rule over them in Zion forever. Former dominion will be restored to Jerusalem.
c. 720–700 BC: promise of a ruler from Bethlehem while Judah's king is humiliated Best estimate
A ruler for Israel will come from small Bethlehem, with origins from ancient times. Israel is abandoned until his birth, and then he will shepherd his flock in the LORD's strength and be their peace.
c. 720–700 BC: the LORD will remove horses, idols and fortified cities Best estimate
The LORD says he will remove Israel's military strength, sorcery, carved images, and Asherah poles so they no longer trust their own works. He will take vengeance on nations that have not obeyed him.
c. 717–701 BC – Assyria as God's rod; its boast recalls Samaria, Damascus and Carchemish (taken 717 by Sargon II) Best estimate
God calls Assyria the rod of His anger, sent against a godless nation. But Assyria boasts in its own power and plans to destroy Jerusalem as it did Samaria.
c. 717–701 BC – Assyria's king will be punished for his pride, after God's work on Jerusalem Best estimate
When God has finished with Jerusalem, He will punish Assyria's king for boasting of his own strength. An axe does not lift itself above the one who wields it, so Assyria's forests will burn.
c. 715 BC – Hezekiah's first year; Passover invitation sent north to Israel, newly weakened by Assyria Traditional date
King Hezekiah and his assembly decide to keep the Passover in the second month, since the priests and people were not ready in the first. He sends word to both Judah and the northern tribes inviting everyone to Jerusalem.
c. 715 BC – Hezekiah's couriers carry a letter to the survivors of Israel after Samaria's fall (722 BC) Traditional date
The royal letter urges the survivors of Israel to turn back to God and not repeat their fathers' unfaithfulness. It promises that God is gracious and merciful, and that repentance would bring mercy to their captive relatives.
c. 715 BC – northern tribes (Asher, Manasseh, Zebulun) respond unevenly to Hezekiah's invitation Traditional date
In most of the northern towns the couriers are laughed at and mocked, though some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun come to Jerusalem. In Judah, God gives the people one heart to obey the king's command.
c. 715 BC – second-month Passover gathering; Jerusalem's pagan altars removed Traditional date
A very large crowd gathers in Jerusalem in the second month for the Feast of Unleavened Bread. They first remove the altars and incense altars in the city and throw them into the Kidron Valley.
c. 715 BC – Hezekiah's first year; Passover kept a month late for lack of consecrated priests Traditional date
The Passover lambs are slaughtered, and the ashamed priests and Levites consecrate themselves. Many worshippers had not purified themselves yet ate the meal, so Hezekiah prays that God would pardon all who set their hearts on seeking Him, and God heals the people.
c. 715 BC – Hezekiah's first year; the Feast of Unleavened Bread extended a second week Traditional date
The people celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread with great joy and music, and agree to extend it another seven days, helped by generous gifts from the king and officials. The celebration is described as unmatched since Solomon, and the priests and Levites bless the people.
c. 715 BC – Hezekiah's first year; Judah and Israelite pilgrims smash idols and high places Traditional date
After the festival, the people go out and smash sacred pillars, Asherah poles, and high places across Judah and the northern tribal lands. Hezekiah reestablishes the priestly and Levite divisions and pays for the regular offerings from his own possessions.
c. 716–715 BC – the year Ahaz died; warning to Philistia not to rejoice in the breaking of Assyria's rod Dated in the text
In the year King Ahaz died, a warning comes to Philistia not to celebrate the breaking of the rod that struck them, since something worse will come from the north. The poor of Zion will find refuge in the LORD.
c. 715 BC – Ahaz dies; Hezekiah succeeds Traditional date
Ahaz dies and his son Hezekiah becomes king.
c. 715–686 BC – Hezekiah's reign begins Traditional date
Hezekiah becomes king of Judah, removes the high places and destroys the bronze snake Moses made because people burned incense to it. He trusts the LORD, prospers, and rebels against Assyria.
Reign of Hezekiah of Judah – Simeonites displace Hamites and Meunites at Gedor (4:41) Dated in the text
Leaders of Simeon's clans are named. In Hezekiah's days they moved to fertile land near Gedor, displaced earlier inhabitants, and some went to Mount Seir and struck down remaining Amalekites.