Hello, June!
Summer is here, making it a wonderful time to explore Bible history together. This month on the Bible timeline, we remember powerful moments that reveal God’s faithfulness, justice, and power—from Miriam’s healing outside the camp, to Mordecai’s decree protecting the Jewish people, to the incredible day the sun stood still for Joshua.
June is filled with events that help us see how God worked through leaders, prophets, kings, and ordinary people throughout biblical history. Grab your Bible and calendar as we take a closer look at some important events connected to this month!
June 6 – Sivan 21
- Miriam Became Leprous: On Sivan 21, 1312 BC, Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses. Miriam was afflicted with a form of leprosy. Moses prayed for her and God healed her, but she had to remain outside of camp for seven days as the Lord instructed for leprosy. Numbers 12:1-16
June 8– Sivan 23
- Mordecai’s Decree: On Sivan 23, the Bible records that a decree written by Mordecai to counteract the decree written by Haman was issued throughout Persia. Mordecai’s decree gave the Jews permission to defend themselves against those who would try to steal from them or kill them. Esther 8:9
June 14 – 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 27 – 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 18 – 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 24 – 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 ed the city. The Babylonians captured the king and took him as prisoner to Babylon. 2 Kings 25:3-4
Intrigued by the biblical events connected to June?
Biblical history stretches across the entire year, filled with powerful moments, important people, and events that connect together on the Bible timeline.
Our Biblical Events Notes make it easy to explore these events month by month with simple, easy-to-read notes designed for families, teachers, co-ops, and Bible students of all ages.
Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Scripture or help your students connect Bible events together, these notes are a great tool for bringing the Bible timeline to life.
