AD 25/26
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Pontius Pilate · Judea
life, dates, and events
This record brings together the lifespan, dates, Scripture, and every dated event assigned to Pontius Pilate · Judea.
Life record
Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 3948–3958
Reference under review · AD 35/36
Reference library
Look up Pontius Pilate in the study works
These links search five public-domain reference works for this person. An author’s definition or conclusion is a study aid—not Scripture—and should be examined against the KJV text.
Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find Pontius Pilate →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Pontius Pilate →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Pontius Pilate →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
Find Pontius Pilate →Public-domain referenceTorrey’s Topical TextbookRelated biblical subjects and references
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Events involving Pontius Pilate · Judea
Creation year 3948AD 25/26
Pontius Pilate governs Judea
External Roman chronology places Pilate’s governorship around AD 26–36. Luke names him when dating John’s ministry.
Luke 3:1 · KJV
“Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea.”
KJV Scripture with Roman chronology
This placement follows the KJV Gospel sequence and its stated rulers, feasts, ages, and intervals. Working Gregorian conversions remain identified where the underlying date is still under review.