The 400-year period of oppression and slavery
God said to Abram, "Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not theirs, where they will be enslaved and oppressed FOUR HUNDRE..., spanning 400 years.
Description
God said to Abram, "Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not theirs, where they will be enslaved and oppressed FOUR HUNDRED YEARS. (GEN 15:13)
Details
- Type
- Period
- Start
- ~1889 BC(2115 AH)
- End
- ~1489 BC(2515 AH)
- Duration
- 400 years
- Start Reference
- GEN 15:13
- End Reference
- GEN 15:13
Notes
START:This period of oppression began with Ishmael mocking Isaac at the feast to celebrate Isaac's weaning (GEN 21:8-9) at age 5. [Shulman date p45] [Ussher date p26] END:[Shulman date p45]
Historical Dating
Period of the Judges
1375–1050 BCAfter Joshua's death, Israel enters a dark cycle: apostasy (serving Baals and Ashtoreths), oppression (God raises up enemies), repentance (crying to YHWH), and deliverance (God sends judges). The refr...
Related Period Epochs
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The 400-year period of oppression and slavery occur in Bible history?
The 400-year period of oppression and slavery occurred approximately ~1889 BC to ~1489 BC. This is 2115–2515 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 400 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.