I was going to write an entry about my visit with my sister today... but I've just spent a ton of time on a timeline for scripture study tomorrow morning (it's my turn to lead) to help us in getting thru Ezra...so I'm going to share it instead. (Since it's soo late.) (I'll share my photos tomorrow.)
There is a mystery person in the timeline... I can't find out who he really is from looking at the bible or the study guide... he's the 521 Artaxerxes. Yes, I know you're either, a) totally up on bible history and are going to tell me all about him, or, b) going to roll your eyeballs and move on to the next blog.
Bible Timeline, Persian Kings Period
586 (587)
(559-530 Persian King, Cyrus II)
538
537 Daniel prospers under King Cyrus, Daniel 6:28 (About this time Cyrus writes a decree allowing Jews to return to Jerusalem [Ezra 1], believes prophesy made by Isaiah [Isa 44:28] that he is to let the Jews return and build a temple for the Lord.)
537 First exiles return from Captivity.
535 Altar and Foundation of the
Sheshbazzar – governor of
Zerubbabel – governor of
Jeshua – Levitical High Priest, worked with Zerubbabel to build temple
Samaritans want to help in rebuilding temple, cause trouble when Jews say no.
530-522 Persian King Cambyses
522-486 BC Persian King Darius I
Daniel prays for the temple project to go forward (Dan 9:17-19). The Lord raises up two prophets (Zechariah & Haggai) who inspire the people to complete the temple despite persecution.
521 Artaxerxes (Ezra 4:1) (Who the heck is this guy??)
520 Prophet Zechariah
520 Prophet Haggai
520 Rebuilding of
Also, the decrees of one king, in this case Cyrus, were often honored by his successors.
The complaints of the Samaritans are rejected. (Ezra 6)
516 (515?)
486-465 Persian King Xerxes I (Ahasuerus)
473 Ester is Queen of
465-425 Persian King Artaxerxes (Ezra 7:1)
458 Second exile group returns to
Ezra is mentioned in this return. He reorganizes temple services at
445 Third exile group returns
445 Nehemiah (royal cupbearer in the Persian court) is named governor of
440 Book of Ezra written
433 Nehemiah’s second mission to
Prophet Malachi
430 Book of Nehemiah written
430 Book of Malachi written
OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY ENDS WITH THE BOOK OF Malachi
Facts from Bible Dictionary Chronology and OT Study Guide
8 comments:
King Darius? So THAT'S where the sailor moon people got Darius' name.
Fun.
(Are we studying our Persian time line?)
Hey ... I had SUCH a good time with you yesterday. Thank you for buying me all of those colors of thread and those fabulous fabrics. I am SO looking forward to sewing with them.
Guess what? When I went to my staff meeting at the PSI office and checked in my Basic for Kid's office, I found ALL OF THIS upholstery fabric in my office. Piles and piles of it and VERY NICE. I spoke to the office manager: Why is this in my office? Is it being donated to me?
Yes. You can have it all if you want it. We used it for an event but we don't need it anymore. AWESOME!
So happy to have it.
I can cover chairs, make canopies, .... cover my entire lawn.
I got a LOT of fabric. Creams, browns, a little burgundy, a little hunter green, and a little goldish beige. And nice embossing like designs that are super understated.
I might even experiment with recovering my sofa in the front room. Making zip covers for them.
What's the longest zipper they sell? I need one that's about four feet long.
Could my comment have been longer?
Oh .... don't challenge me.
lol
ooh ooh ooh! Stop by my blog today! You've gotta see my Susie Q award. You've got to visit her blog. You will FALL IN LOVE with her.
She's an awesome photographer and a really REALLY nice person. I've been visiting her for more than a year now and HIGHLY recommend her.
I had a good time too--and Tristan was pretty well-behaved. And, Tristan has some truly original ideas-fun to listen to.
I'm looking for Susie Q right now.
Ahem...
Artaxerxes, as mentioned in Ezra 4:1 is really Smerdis (!), who pretended to be Cambyses brother and usurped the thrown for 7 months.
Thank you alert contributor and scripture accuracy police Justin!!! (Mystery solved)
Wendy, I can see you whipping out your sewing machine now!
Long zippers can be found at upholstery places... they sell them by the foot and you add the zipper pull yourself.
Did you know how to pronounce Darius?? If you listen to president Monson, he's got it right. The accent is on the 'i' and it's a long i. (News to me)
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