Biblical Reading and Reflections: June 22nd (Daniel 1 & Acts 19:8-20)
Alastair's Adversaria
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How to Date a King's Reign
Nebuchadnezzar became king that year, and with his assent, the entire region came under babylonian dominance. The same event could be dated in different years depending on whether one was following the dating system of the northern or the southern kingdom. Recognizing these quirks of dating systems can help us with some seeming anomalies in the text.
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