Bible Timeline Events Happening in August 2025
As we turn the calendar to August, we dive into a captivating journey through biblical history, highlighting significant events that took place during this month.
August begins with the return of the 12 Spies, to the death of ten of those spies. The month also marks somber moments such as the rebellion of the spies and the destruction of both the First and Second Temples.
So, grab your calendar and prepare to explore these pivotal biblical events that shaped a nation’s history and continue to offer valuable lessons for us today. Join us as we uncover the interesting events of August’s biblical timeline and discover where these stories unfold in the Bible.
August 2- Av 8
- Twelve Spies Return: After spending forty days spying in the Promised Land, the twelve spies, sent by Moses, returned to camp on Av 8. They brought back with them the produce of the land, including a cluster of grapes so large it took two men to carry it. Numbers 13:21-25
August 3 – Av 9
- The Rebellion: The spies reported to Moses and the children of Israel about the land, the people, and the cities they had investigated in the Promised Land. Ten of the spies gave a bad report, but two of the spies, Joshua and Caleb, encouraged the people to trust God for the conquest of the land. The people rebelled against God. As a result, God punished them and made them wander in the desert for forty years. Numbers 13:1-14:10
- First Temple Destroyed: King Nebuchadnezzar ‘s army destroyed the First Temple on Av 9 and took the people of Judah captive to Babylon. This Temple was not rebuilt until the exiles returned from Babylon under the leadership of Zerubbabel. After 70 years, the Temple was rebuilt. 2 Kings 25:9-17
- Second Temple Destroyed: On Av 9, 70 AD, the Second Temple was destroyed by the Romans, fulfilling the prophecy of Jesus in Matthew 24:2. The Second Temple was originally built by the exiles from Babylon and later remodeled by Herod the Great.
- Fast Day: Today is traditionally a fast day to commemorate the tragic events that have taken place on this biblical date in history. The prophet Zechariah refered to this fast day in Zechariah 7:3, 5
August 9 – Av 15
- Wives for the Tribe of Benjamin: Traditionally, this is the day the men from the Tribe of Benjamin took wives from the other tribes. Judges 21:23
August 11 – Av 17
- Death of Mary: Mary, the mother of Jesus, died this day according to tradition. Mary would have been called Miriam by her family and friends. Matthew 1:18
August 24- Av 30
- Moses Chiseled the New Tablets: Before ascending Mount Sinai, the Lord instructed Moses to cut two tablets, like the ones he broke, and inscribe the same words on them. Exodus 34:1.
August 25 – Elul 1
- New Moon/New Month: The month of Elul begins today. Elul is the first month of the civil new year. Elul is pronounced eh-LOOL.
- Mount Sinai: On Elul 1, 1313 BC, Moses ascended Mount Sinai again. Scripture records Moses remained on the mountain forty days, descending, by tradition, on the Day of Atonement. Exodus 33-34
- Abundant Tithes: During the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, the people brought their tithes to Jerusalem from the third month to the seventh month. It was during this month that Hezekiah ordered rooms to be built to hold the incoming tithes. After three months all the tithes were collected. 2 Chronicles 31:1-11
- Jesus Began His 40 Day Fast: In some Christian traditions, this marks the day the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness after His baptism. For forty days Jesus fasted and was tempted by the devil. Luke 4:1-13
August 31 – Elul 7
- The Death of the Ten Spies: Jewish history identifies this as the day the ten spies who gave the evil report to the children of Israel after returning from spying out the land. Because of their report, the Israelites rebelled against the Lord. Number 14:37
