Syria became a province of Rome in 64 BC, which is where this appears on the Biblical Timeline Poster with World History. Prior to this, The Seleucid Empire was formed around 320 B.C. and the Seleucid rulers set up their empire’s capitol in Antioch, Syria. After the Empire was forged, it began a constant series […]
Alphabetical Index to Bible Timeline
This is the Alphabetical Index that provides articles to explain the Bible Timeline
Julius Caesar Defeats the Suevi
The Suevi also known as the Suebi was once a confederation from Germany and had migrated throughout Europe. They consisted of at least seven tribes that included the Semnones, Langobardi, the Hermunduri, Elbe, Anglii, Varini and the Nuitones. [This article continues after a message from the authors] These Articles are Written by the Publishers of The Amazing […]
Herod the Great An Edomite Rules Palestine
Herod the Great was born in the land of Idumea or Edom around 74 B.C. which is about when he appears on the Bible Timeline Chart. He was the son of Antipater of Idumaean, who was a high-ranking official for Hyrcanus II. Herod was an Edomite that had adopted the customs of the Jews. In the […]
Caesar and Cleopatra
Cleopatra was a member of the Greek Ptolemy Dynasty and she eventually became pharaoh of Egypt in 51 B.C. She appears on the Bible Timeline Chart with World History. Her father Ptolemy XII Auletes allowed her to rule with him when he was alive and after his death he had her marry her brothers Ptolemy […]
Cimbri and Teutons War With Rome
Around 105 B.C., the Romans realized that their newly emerging powerful empire was about to become unhinged by a ferocious tribe of barbarians from the north. This tribe was known as the Cimbri and for some unknown reason they were powerful enough to beat the well trained and well-armed forces of the Roman Empire. The […]
Pompey Conquers Jerusalem
Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus was a military commander and political leader who served Rome up until the time he was assassinated in 48 B.C. He is known in history as Pompey, and he was the son of Pompeius Strabo, who was a wealthy political leader from the area of Picenum. Pompey was being educated for a […]
Simon the High Priest
The Wisdom of Sirach is a Jewish scriptural book that was never accepted into the Talmud though it was written by a credible Jewish scholar named Joshua Ben Sirach. In the 50 chapter of the book of Sirach, it tells the story of Simon the High Priest of Judah. Simon is also known as Simeon […]
Jerusalem and Rome 200 BC
Around 200 B.C. where it is listed on the Biblical Timeline Chart, the empire of Rome was becoming a dominant force in the ancient world. This Republic was slowly forming into a powerful empire, and it was challenging many established rulers during its time. When the Romans were coming to power, there were other prominent states […]
Antiochus IV Rules
Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the son of Antiochus III and he ruled the Seleucid Empire from 175 B.C. to 164 B.C. which is where he appears on the World History Timeline. His birth name was Mithridates, but he changed his name to Antiochus III Epiphanes once he took over the throne. King Antiochus IV didn’t […]
Jews Struggle For Liberty 167 to 130 BC
Starting in the 7th century B.C. the Jewish people had been placed under various foreign powers. Their subservient state would last for nearly 500 years up until the time of the Maccabee Revolt. This revolt started around 167 B.C. when a Greek Seleucid king named Antiochus III decided to disregard the Jews way of life and […]