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During the middle bronze age. A short time of peace and wealth; ended with the invasion the Semites.
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Lived 175 years as given in Genesis 25:7. Exact dates are unknown. He was father of many nations.
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Arnold, Bill T., and Bryan Beyer. Encountering the Old Testament: a Christian Survey. third ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2015. Brisco, Thomas C. Holman Bible Atlas: A Complete Guide to the Expansive Geography of Biblical History. Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman, 1998. House, Paul R., and Eric Mitchell. Old Testament Survey. 2nd ed. Nashville, Tenn.: B & H Academic, 2007. White, Thomas Joseph. 2016. Exodus. Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible. Grand Rapids, Mich: Brazos Press
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In addition to the historical evidence, there is a lack in evidence from the Egyptians which we know they recorded many things. By there being a lack of text from them about the exodus may suggest it occurred at this date. They probably would not want anyone to remember that they lost thousands of slaves.
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The early date is given for the exodus because of the Scriptural evidence given in Deuteronomy 6, 1Kings 6:1, and Judges 11:6. This would put the exodus at the time of Amenhotep II, not Rameses; some scholars believe Rameses was a general name given to rulers of this time period. Geographical evidence shows no signs of mass destruction to cities nearby, suggesting that when they fled, they did indeed disperse rather than pillage, as the later date theory explains.
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The people and events taken place in this book span from 1400-1050.
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Given the early date of the exodus, it would place the events in Ruth around this time.
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Ruled from 1050-1008, after the time of the judges. 1Samuel 1:1 and Acts 13:21 support this time frame
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He was anointed by Samuel during the reign of Saul. 2 Samuel 5 shows when he became King (at the age of 33). He ruled over Judah for 7 years and then over Israel for 33 years. This comes to 40 years as King.
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Began his reign at 970 after David's death. Ruled for 40 years. He built the temple which took seven years to complete.
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A period where Israel and Judah were split. This period ended when Israel fell in 722
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Prophesied from 767-753 roughly; during the reign of Jeroboam II and Uzziah.
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King of Judah for roughly 50 years. His reign was during the height of the land of Judah.
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Lasted roughly 40 years.
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Lasted about 100 years
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One of the few godly kings in his family line. Grandfather of king Josiah. His reign lasted only 29 years.
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His prophetic ministry lasted 40 years. He prophesied the end of the Assyrian empire
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Grandson of King Hezekiah; became king at the age of 8. One of the few godly rulers of this line. He found the Book of Law in the temple of the Lord which had a positive effect on him which contributed to his godly rule. Died in battle.
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Begins prophetic ministry
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Ruler of Babylonia for almost 50 years until the land was taken by Cyrus.
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Began with the rule of Nebuchadnezzar. Ends at the start of the new Iron Age (III)
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At least seven years, possibly more. He got his calling in Ezekiel 1:1-3.
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Also known as the Persian Age
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Decreed during the first year of his reign. It allowed the Israelites to return to their homelands
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He began his prophetic ministry somewhere around 520. One notable prophecy was that he said the temple needed to be rebuilt.
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Led the second expedition from Babylonia
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Led the third return to Jerusalem
