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Listed herein are Pharaohs of the Ptolemaic Dynasty (regnal dates are approximate). Subsequent to the death of Alexander the Great (1) in 323 BC, they ruled Egypt (2) from 305 BC until 30 BC, when they were conquered by the Roman Republic (3) just prior to the founding of the Roman Empire in 27 BC.
The Septuagint (LXX) (4), the Greek translation of the Old Testament (5), was written by seventy Jewish Translators/Interpreters under royal compulsion during Ptolemy II's reign. That is confirmed by historian Flavius Josephus (6), who writes that Ptolemy II, desirous to collect every book in the habitable Earth, applied Demetrius Phalereus (7) to the task of organizing an effort with the Jewish High Priests (8) to translate the Jewish books of the Law for his library. Josephus thus places the origins of the Septuagint in the 3rd century BC, when Demetrius and Ptolemy II lived. According to Jewish legend, the seventy wrote their translations independently from memory, and the resultant works were identical at every letter. (b)+ + + + + + + + +
If you're seeking additional info about Christianity on a more personal level, consider visiting a Christian Church here in Marion County (9). Introduce yourself to members and ask to speak with someone to learn more about Jesus. Surrendering your life to Christ (10) (c) is the most rewarding, everlasting decision you'll ever make, and it's comforting to have someone guide you as you begin your new life as a child of the Most High! May God shower you with great favor in this endeavor!
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Footnotes, Page Credits and External Resources appear below. Consider printing and sharing the offered PDF narrative and other listed resources with family, friends and strangers alike for use in Bible Studies (11), Home/Church Faith Sharing Groups (12), Discipleship Encounters (13) and/or Personal Faith Enrichment! Modifications are welcome at [email protected].
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RULER REIGN COMMENTS Ptolemy I Soter (14) 305 BC-282 BC Founder of Ptolemaic Dynasty Ptolemy II Philadelphus
Ptolemy Epigonos285 BC-246 BC
267 BC-259 BCRuled jointly with father from 285-282 BC
Ruled jointly with Ptolemy II PhiladelphusPtolemy III Euergetes 246 BC-222 BC Ptolemy IV Philopator 222 BC-204 BC Ptolemy V Epiphanes 204 BC-180 BC Ptolemy VI Philometor (1 of 2) 180 BC-164 BC Ptolemy VIII Physcon (1 of 2) 170 BC-163 BC Ptolemy VI Philometor (2 of 2)
Ptolemy Eupator163 BC-145 BC
152 BC
Ruled jointly with Ptolemy VI PhilometorPtolemy VIII Physcon (2 of 2)
Cleopatra II Philometora Soteira145 BC-116 BC
131 BC-127 BC
In opposition to Ptolemy VIII PhysconPtolemy IX Lathyros (1 of 2)
Cleopatra III Philometor (Kokke) (1 of 2)116 BC-107 BC Son/Mother joint rule
Ruled jointly with Ptolemy IX LathyrosPtolemy X Alexander I
Cleopatra III Philometor (Kokke) (2 of 2)107 BC-88 BC
Ruled jointly until 101 BCPtolemy IX Lathyros (Soter II) (2 of 2) 88 BC-81 BC Ptolemy XI Alexander II
Berenice III Philopator81 BC-80 BC Joint rule with Berenice III until murdering her; he then had 19 days sole reign. Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (Auletes) (1 of 2) 80 BC-58 BC Berenice IV Epiphaneia
Cleopatra V Tryphaena
Cleopatra VI Tryphaena58 BC-55 BC
58 BC-57 BC
58 BCJoint rule Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (Auletes) (2 of 2) 55 BC-51 BC Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator
Cleopatra VII Philopator (1 of 3)
Arsinoe IV51 BC-47 BC
48 BC-47 BCJoint rule/Brother & Sister
In opposition to Cleopatra VIIPtolemy XIV
Cleopatra VII Philopator (2 of 3)47 BC-44 BC Joint rule/Brother & Sister Ptolemy XV Caesarion
Cleopatra VII Philopator (3 of 3)44 BC-30 BC Joint rule until Cleopatra's death (his mother). He was then executed by Octavian, later known as the Roman Emperor (15) Augustus (16). Ptolemaic Dynasty Ends 30 BC Egypt becomes Roman Republic Province. -
Also explore the related link of Kings/Pharaohs of Egypt (2090 BC-525 BC) (17).
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FOOTNOTES:
(1) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/alexander-the-great
(2) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/egypt
(3) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/romans-1
(4) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/septuagint
(5) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/old-testament
(6) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/flavius-josephus
(7) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/demetrius-phalereus
(8) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/high-priest
(9) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/listing-by-city
(10) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/the-gracious-visitor
(11) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/bible-studies
(12) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/christian-education
(13) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/discipleship
(14) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/ptolemy-i-soter
(15) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/emperors-of-rome
(16) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/augustus
(17) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/kings-of-egypt
PAGE CREDITS
(a) Ptolemaic Dynasty, Ancient History Encyclopedia, accessed September 14, 2020
https://www.ancient.eu/Ptolemaic_Dynasty/
(b) Ptolemaic Dynasty, Wikipedia, accessed September 14, 2020
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptolemaic_dynasty
EXTERNAL RESOURCES:
(c) How Do I Convert to Christianity?, Got Questions Ministries, accessed January 12, 2020 https://www.gotquestions.org/convert-to-Christianity.html