March is full of big moments in the biblical timeline. From the events surrounding Esther and Purim to the Lord’s instructions for the first Passover. This month connects powerful Old Testament history with key New Testament events.
For parents and teachers, it’s a wonderful opportunity to slow down and help kids see how Scripture unfolds across time.
This year, March aligns mostly with the biblical month of Adar, and then transitions into Nisan, the first month of the biblical year. Let’s take a look at what happened in the Bible during March.
March 1 - Adar 12
- Second Temple Rededicated: Jewish history records Adar 12, 11 BC as the re-dedication of the Second Temple after Herod the Great completed his renovations. While Herod was king, he had the Second Temple restored and the courtyard expanded. This was the Temple at which Jesus worshiped. This Temple and the surrounding courtyards were completed in 63 AD and destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD.
March 2 - Adar 13
- Haman: The Bible records Haman casting lots on this day to determine the date of destruction for the Ancient Persian Jews. Once the date was set, he issued the death decree that was sent throughout the kingdom. Esther 3:12
- Haman’s Sons Died: One year after Haman set the date for the Jews to be killed, his ten sons were killed in Sushan and then hung on the gallows. Esther 9:6-10,13-14
- Fast of Esther: Today is traditionally known as Esther Fast. It is a time to fast and remember how Esther and the Jews of Persia fasted before she went to the king asking him to spare the Jewish people from Haman’s death decree. Esther 4:15-17
March 4 & 5 - Adar 14 & 15
- Purim: The holiday of Purim was instituted in the book of Esther. These days are set aside to remember how God used Queen Esther of Persia to deliver His people from death. Purim is celebrated for two days. Esther 9:21. Study Esther this week!
March 5- Adar 16
- Walls of Jerusalem: By Jewish tradition this is the day King Agrippa began rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem in 41 BC.
March 7 - Adar 18
- Half-Shekel: According to some Christian traditions, with in this week, Jesus told Peter to catch a sh, take the coin from its mouth, and pay the Temple tax of half a shekel for each of them. Matthew 17:24-27
March 11 - Adar 22
- First Priests Anointed: Moses consecrated Aaron and his sons as the first priests to serve in the newly built Tabernacle. From this point on, Aaron and his sons would minister in the Tabernacle. Later, sons born into Aaron’s family would serve in the Temple. Leviticus 7-8
March 14 - Adar 25
- King Jehoiachin Restored: The book of Jeremiah records this as the date when the King of Babylon released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison and restored him to a place of honor. Jeremiah 52:31
March 18 - Adar 29
- Passover Instructions Given: On this day, the Lord told Moses that He was instituting a new calendar for the children of Israel. The Lord also gave Moses instruction for the celebration of Passover. Exodus 12
March 25 - Nisan 1
- New Moon/New Month: Nisan is the first month in the biblical year and the seventh month on the civil calendar. Nisan is pronounced nee-SHAN.
March 21- Nisan 3
- Levites Ordained: While in the desert, after leaving Egypt, Moses and the congregation brought the sons of Levi before the newly erected Tabernacle to ordain them to serve in the Tabernacle. Numbers 8:5-22
March 25 - Nisan 5
- The Tabernacle: In the second year after leaving Egypt, the children of Israel set up the Tabernacle on Nisan 1. The Tabernacle would serve as the central place of worship for the children of Israel until the Temple was built in Jerusalem during the reign of King Solomon. Exodus 40:17
- The Annunciation: March 25th is the day in Christian tradition that commemorates the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary in Nazareth to announce that she would be the mother of Jesus, the Messiah. This holiday is known as The Annunciation. Luke 1:26
March 26 - Nisan 8
- The Temple Sanctified: In the first year of King Hezekiah’s rule in Judah, he instructed the priests and Levites to clean and restore the Temple. It took sixteen days of cleaning to sanctify the Temple area and make it ready for services to be resumed. 2 Chronicles 29:3,17
March 28 - Nisan 10
- Lamb Selection Day: In preparation for Passover, each family chose a lamb for sacrifice on this day. The lamb would stay with the family for four days, until it was sacrificed for Passover. Exodus 12:3
March 29 - Nisan 11
- Palm Sunday: The Sunday preceding Easter on the Christian calendar is known as Palm Sunday. This commemorates the day Jesus entered Jerusalem for the annual time. Palms remind us of when the people laid down clothing and branches on the road as Jesus entered Jerusalem. Matthew 21:8
March 31 - Nisan 13
- Lamb Select: Haman: The Bible records Haman casting lots on this day to determine the date of destruction for the Jews living in Ancient Persia. Once the date was set, he issued the death decree that was announced throughout the kingdom. Esther 3:12
Why This Matters
March helps students see:
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God’s deliverance in Esther and her people
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The establishment of Passover
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The Levitical priesthood and Tabernacle worship system
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The connection between the Passover lamb and Jesus
When we connect biblical events to the calendar, Scripture becomes more concrete and easier to remember.
Follow the Biblical Timeline All Year
Want to keep tracing these events month by month?
Our 2026 Printable Biblical Calendar and Biblical Calendar Notes help families and teachers follow key events throughout the year — connecting the modern calendar with the biblical one in a simple, visual way.
It’s an easy tool to make Bible history part of everyday life at home or in the classroom.
