2469 BC ยท Creation and Pre-Flood

God grants 120 years; Noah preaches righteousness

My Spirit will not contend with man forever; his days shall be 120 years (Genesis 6:3). Before the waters came, God gave the world 120 years while Noah, a preacher of righteousness, called it to repent (2 Peter 2:5). 2469 BC.

๐Ÿ“– Genesis 6:3

3So the LORD said, โ€œMy Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.โ€

Sources: Ussher, Annals of the World (dataset)
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