The Life of Caleb*
I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought word back to him as it was in my heart. (..., spanning 96 years associated with Caleb.
Description
I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought word back to him as it was in my heart. (JOS 14:7) “Now behold, the LORD has let me live, just as He spoke, these forty-five years, from the time that the LORD spoke this word to Moses, when Israel walked in the wilderness; and now behold, I am EIGHTY-FIVE YEARS old today." (JOS 14:10)
Details
- Type
- Life
- Person
- Caleb
- Start
- ~1527 BC(2477 AH)
- End
- ~1431 BC(2573 AH)
- Duration
- 96 years
- Start Reference
- JOS 14:7
- End Reference
- JOS 14:10
Notes
Caleb was 40 years old when he was sent to spy out the Land, two years after the Exodus.
Related Life Epochs
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Life of Caleb* occur in Bible history?
The Life of Caleb* occurred approximately ~1527 BC to ~1431 BC. This is 2477–2573 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 96 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.