Bible Timeline Events for July

Written by Dianna Wiebe on June 30, 2025.

In this month, our timeline events for the Bible in July start with the king of Judah being captured and then taken to Babylon. The month also includes Ezra bringing back a group from captivity in Babylon to Jerusalem, reminding us of that God’s keeps His promises.

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 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

August 4 – Tamuz 29

Death of Paul: According to Syriac Church History, the Apostle Paul was beheaded in Rome on this day. Paul knew he was going to die and penned the beautiful words of 2 Timothy 4:6-8.

August 5 – Av 1

New Moon/New Month: The month of Av begins today. Av is pronounced “ahv”.
Aaron: Av 1 is the day scripture records the death of Aaron at the age of 123 on Mount Hor. Aaron was the brother of Moses and Miriam. Numbers 33:38-39
Ezra: The second group of captives who had left Babylon under the leadership of Ezra arrived in Jerusalem. Ezra 7:8-10

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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