153/152 BC
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Alexander Balas · Seleucid claimant
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Life record
Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 3771–3778
Reference under review · 146/145 BC
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Look up Alexander Balas in the study works
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Dictionary and historical background
Find Alexander Balas →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Alexander Balas →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Alexander Balas →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
Find Alexander Balas →Public-domain referenceTorrey’s Topical TextbookRelated biblical subjects and references
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Events involving Alexander Balas · Seleucid claimant
Alexander Balas claims the Seleucid throne
Alexander Balas challenges Demetrius I from 152 BC and rules until 145 BC.
“Alexander Balas challenges Demetrius I from 152 BC and rules until 145 BC.”
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