Bible Timeline

The Judges

1375–1050 BC
Key figures DeborahGideonSamsonSamuel

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Key events

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  1. Deborah's Victory

    Deborah and Barak defeat the forces of Jabin, king of Canaan.

    1200 BC (approx.) Judg. 4-5

  2. Gideon's Victory

    Three hundred men defeat the vast Midianite army.

    1170 BC (approx.) Judg. 6-7

  3. Samson and the Philistines

    The judge Samson struggles against Philistine oppression and dies.

    1075 BC (approx.) Judg. 13-16