The Life of Moses
The child grew, and she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son. And she named him Moses, and said, “Because I drew him out of the water.” (EXO ..., spanning 120 years associated with Moses.
Description
The child grew, and she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son. And she named him Moses, and said, “Because I drew him out of the water.” (EXO 2:10) Moses was eighty years old and Aaron eighty-three, when they spoke to Pharaoh. (EXO 7:7) Although Moses was one hundred and twenty years old when he died, his eye was not dim, nor his vigor abated. (DEU 34:7)
Details
- Type
- Life
- Person
- Moses
- Start
- ~1569 BC(2435 AH)
- End
- ~1449 BC(2555 AH)
- Duration
- 120 years
- Start Reference
- EXO 7:7
- End Reference
- DEU 34:7
Notes
Moses was 80 when they spoke with Pharoah at the time of the Exodus so Moses was born 80 years before the Exodus.
Historical Dating
Birth and Call of Moses
1526–1446 BCGod raises up Moses (מֹשֶׁה, Mosheh, 'drawn out') as deliverer—born under Pharaoh's death decree, preserved in an ark of bulrushes (recalling Noah's ark), raised in Pharaoh's palace, yet identifying w...
Death of Moses and Joshua's Leadership
1406 BCMoses, forbidden to enter Canaan due to his sin at Meribah, views the Promised Land from Pisgah before dying. God Himself buries Moses in an unknown location, preventing idolatrous veneration. Joshua ...
Related Life Epochs
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Life of Moses occur in Bible history?
The Life of Moses occurred approximately ~1569 BC to ~1449 BC. This is 2435–2555 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 120 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.