262/261 BC
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Antiochus II · Seleucid kingdom
life, dates, and events
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Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 3662–3677
Reference under review · 247/246 BC
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Look up Antiochus II in the study works
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Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find Antiochus II →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Antiochus II →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Antiochus II →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
Find Antiochus II →Public-domain referenceTorrey’s Topical TextbookRelated biblical subjects and references
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Events involving Antiochus II · Seleucid kingdom
Creation year 3662262/261 BC
Antiochus II begins to reign
Antiochus II succeeds Antiochus I in 261 BC.
Seleucid historical chronology · KJV
“Antiochus II succeeds Antiochus I in 261 BC.”
Hellenistic context · Livius
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