The 22nd century BC consists of the years 2200-2101 BC. (All events are approximate, based on Abraham's birth in 1900 and a literal reading of Genesis). * 2196 BC. Lamech dies. * 2191 BC. Methuselah dies. * 2191 BC. The Great Flood begins (based on ages given for Noah, the flood lasted 1 year, 1 month, and 1 day. See Genesis 7:6; 8:13.) * 2192 BC. The Great Flood ends. See Noah's Ark. * 2190 BC. Birth of Arpachshad. * 2155 BC. Birth of Shelah. * 2125 BC. Birth of Eber, ancestor of all Hebrews.