Based on Archbishop Usher's (died 1656 A.D.) chronology Adam was created in 4004 B.C.
The Hebrew Calendar begins its count of years with what is believed to be the first year of creation. Year 1 on the Hebrew calendar equates to 3761 B.C. The year 2009 A.D. is year 5769 / 5770 according to the Hebrew Calendar (this calendar system changes years in the Fall, around our months of September / October).
Israel: Composed of ten of Israel's tribes and often referred to as the Northern Ten Tribes of Israel. The capital city is Samaria. The kings of Israel are descendents of Jeroboam, the first king of the northern ten tribes.
Judah: Composed of two of the tribes of Israel, Judah and Benjamin, plus the priestly tribe of Levi. Jerusalem is the capital (see map of ancient Jerusalem). The kings of Judah are descendents of King David and Solomon.
930 to 723 *
Period of the Kings of Israel (Ruling over the Ten Tribes of Israel)
Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar lays siege to Jerusalem. He destroys the city and burns Jerusalem's temple (known as the first or Solomon's temple). The destruction of the temple was started on the 9th of Ab (Hebrew month) and completed on the 10th. The 9th of Ab is also the day Jerusalem's SECOND temple (Herod's temple) is also completely destroyed in 70 A.D.
