Bible Timeline Events for July
In this month of July, our timeline events for the Bible start with the return of the 12 Spies from their expedition to scout the Promised Land. Their reports played a crucial role in shaping the Israelites’ destiny and remind us of the importance of trust in God’s promises, even when confronted with daunting challenges and seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Next, July marks the building of the golden calf and the breaking of the tablets on which were written the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai.
As we prepare to explore these biblical events in July, let’s mark our calendars and step into this journey through time together.
June 18 – Sivan 29
- The Twelve Spies: On Sivan 29, 1312 BC, Moses dispatched twelve men, one from each of the twelve tribes of Israel, to spy out the Promised Land. They were to bring back a report about the people, the land, and the cities. This spying mission lasted forty days. Numbers 13:1-25
June 20- Tamuz 1
- New Moon/New Month: The month of Tamuz begins today. Tamuz is pronounced tah-MOOZ
- Birth of Joseph: Tamuz 1, is the traditional date for the birth of Joseph, son of Rachel and Jacob. Genesis 30:24
June 22 – Tamuz 3
- The Sun Stood Still: On Tamuz 3, 1273 BC, the Lord caused the sun to stand still until Joshua and the army of Israel defeated the Amorites. Joshua 10:1-15
June 28 – Tamuz 9
- The King Captured: On the 9th of Tamuz, the famine within the besieged city of Jerusalem was so bad that the king and the men of war fled the city. The Babylonians captured the king and took him as a prisoner to Babylon. 2 Kings 25:3-4
June 26 – Tamuz 16
- The Golden Calf Molded: While Moses was on the mountain meeting with God, the people asked Aaron to build them a god. Taking the gold from the people, Aaron fashioned the golden calf. Exodus 32:1-5
July 6 – Tamuz 17
- Worship at the Golden Calf: After creating the golden calf, Aaron declared a feast day to the Lord. He built an altar before the golden calf and some of the people brought offerings. Others ate, drank, and played before the altar. Exodus 32:5-6
- Broken Tablets: After receiving the Ten Commandments written by God on two tablets, Moses returned to the camp of Israel only to discover some of the people celebrating around a golden calf. Tamuz 17 is commemorated as the day Moses broke the tablets on which God had written the Law. Some Jewish sources put this event on Av 29.
Exodus 32:19
July 7 – Tamuz 18
- Moses Prayed: The day after Moses descended the mountain to find the people and the golden calf, he once again ascended the mountain to seek atonement for the sin of the people. Exodus 32:30-31
Final Thoughts
As we conclude our journey through the biblical timeline events in July, let us carry with us the echoes of the past that resonate in our present. The lessons learned from these historical milestones inspire us to walk faithfully in the footsteps of those who came before us. To seek God’s guidance and wisdom in all aspects of our lives.
Remember, God’s work transcends time, and His presence endures in every season. Let us remain vigilant, eager to discover the blessings that await us as we continue our journey through biblical history.
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