Period

The 430 years between the Promise and the Covenant

Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, "And to seeds," as referring to many, but rather to one, "And to your seed," that is, ..., spanning 430 years.

~1919 BC — ~1489 BC (430 years)2085 AH–2515 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation)

Description

Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, "And to seeds," as referring to many, but rather to one, "And to your seed," that is, Christ. What I am saying is this: the Law, which came FOUR HUNDRED AND THIRTY YEARS later, does not invalidate a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise. (GAL 3:16-17)

Details

Type
Period
Start
~1919 BC(2085 AH)
End
~1489 BC(2515 AH)
Duration
430 years
Start Reference
GEN 15:1
End Reference
GEN 15:1

Notes

START:The giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai (51 days after the Exodus from Egypt) was 430 years after the giving of the Promise to Abram. [Shulman date p45] [Ussher date p25] END:[Shulman date p55] [Ussher date p40]

Historical Dating

David's Reign and the Davidic Covenant

1010–970 BC

David conquers Jerusalem, making it Israel's political and religious capital, and brings the ark there with great celebration. He desires to build God a house (temple), but God reverses the plan—He wi...

The Silent Years

c. 400–5 BC

After Malachi, prophetic revelation ceases for four centuries—the 'silent years' or 'intertestamental period.' During this time, successive empires rule Judea: Persia gives way to Greece under Alexand...

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Related Period Epochs

Shem's life during Isaac's lifetime~1894 BC (50 years)The 400-year period of oppression and slavery~1889 BC (400 years)Seven years of plenty in Egypt~1713 BC (7 years)Seven years of famine in Egypt~1706 BC (7 years)Israelites sojourned in Egypt~1704 BC (215 years)The 480-year period between the Exodus and Solomon's Temple~1489 BC (480 years)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did The 430 years between the Promise and the Covenant occur in Bible history?

The 430 years between the Promise and the Covenant occurred approximately ~1919 BC to ~1489 BC. This is 2085–2515 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 430 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.

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