Despite over a century of detailed investigation, the date of the Hebrew exodus from Egypt remains a topic of extensive debate within scholarship. Scholarly discussion focuses on exegetical concerns such as the interpretation of chronological data in the Old Testament, the correct identification of toponyms (place names), and the relationship between textual and archaeological data.

This video provides arguments for and against the two most commonly proposed dates.
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Timestamps
00:05 Introduction
00:45 Early date arguments
00:50 The 480 years of 1 Kings 1:6 indicates an early date
01:00 Criticism
03:55 Some destruction layers in Canaan support an early date
04:12 Criticism
04:58 Reference to the Habiru in the 14th century Armana letters supports an early date
05:16 Criticism
07:14 No evidence for 13th century occupation or destruction of Jericho, Ai, or Hazor
07:50 Criticism
09:31 Late date arguments
09:36 The destruction of Hazor in 13th century supports a late date
10:03 Criticism
10:25 Pithom & Rameses in Exodus 1:11 are evidence for events under Pharaoh Rameses II (1279-1213 BCE)
11:14 Criticism
12:34 Covenant formulas in the Law of Moses closely match those from 1400-1200 BCE
13:08 Criticism
13:34 The Merneptah Stele (13th century), is the earliest reference to Israel in Canaan
13:59 Criticism
14:46 Egypt occupied Canaan until the 12th century
15:30 Criticism
16:08 A very large population entered Canaan in the late 13th century
16:53 Criticism
17:29 Review of arguments
22:30 Conclusion

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