When did _______ live?

Answer

This article serves as a quick reference for individuals seeking a chronological list of Bible characters. Due to the absence of precise dates in the Bible, the years provided here are approximate. It is important to acknowledge that the pre-flood dates are based on the young-earth creationist perspective.

Before the Deluge

Adam (4000 BC – 3070 BC)

Seth (3870 BC – 2958 BC)

Noah (2943 BC – 1993 BC)

From the Noahic Covenant to the Sojourn in Egypt

Abraham (2241 BC – 2066 BC)

Isaac (2141 BC – 1961 BC)

Jacob (2081 BC – 1934 BC)

Joseph (2004 BC – 1894 BC)

From the Exodus to the Babylonian Captivity

Moses (1526 BC – 1406 BC)

Joshua (1495 BC – 1385 BC)

Samuel (1105 BC – 1030 BC)

Saul (1072 BC – 1010 BC)

David (1041 BC – 971 BC)

Solomon (1011 BC – 931 BC)

Isaiah (769 BC – 686 BC)

Jeremiah (646 BC – 561 BC)

Daniel (620 BC – 535 BC)

From the Return from Exile to the Prophet Malachi

Ezra (500 BC – 444 BC)

Nehemiah (485 BC – 420 BC)

Malachi (460 BC – 400 BC)

From the Baptism of Christ to the Revelation of John

John the Baptist (5 BC – AD 27)

Jesus (5 BC – AD 33)

Paul (AD 5 – AD 67)

John the Apostle (AD 5 – AD 95)