When did _______ live?

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This article is meant to be a quick reference for those looking for a chronological list of Bible characters. Because the Bible does not give exact dates, all the years listed here are approximate. Also, please note that we’ve based the pre-flood dates on the young-earth creationist model.

Before theFlood Adam (4000 BC – 3070 BC) Seth (3870 BC – 2958 BC) Noah (2943 BC – 1993 BC)

From theNoahic Covenantto 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 theBabylonian 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 theBaptism of Christto 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)