283/282 BC
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Ptolemy II · Egypt
life, dates, and events
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Creation years 3641–3677
Reference under review · 247/246 BC
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Look up Ptolemy II in the study works
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Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find Ptolemy II →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Ptolemy II →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Ptolemy II →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
Find Ptolemy II →Public-domain referenceTorrey’s Topical TextbookRelated biblical subjects and references
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Events involving Ptolemy II · Egypt
Creation year 3641283/282 BC
Ptolemy II begins to reign
Ptolemy II succeeds Ptolemy I in Egypt in 282 BC.
Ptolemaic historical chronology · KJV
“Ptolemy II succeeds Ptolemy I in Egypt in 282 BC.”
Hellenistic context · Livius
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