247/246 BC
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Ptolemy III · Egypt
life, dates, and events
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Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 3677–3701
Reference under review · 223/222 BC
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Look up Ptolemy III in the study works
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Public-domain referenceEaston’s Bible Dictionary
Dictionary and historical background
Find Ptolemy III →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Ptolemy III →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Ptolemy III →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
Find Ptolemy III →Public-domain referenceTorrey’s Topical TextbookRelated biblical subjects and references
Find Ptolemy III →Dated record
Events involving Ptolemy III · Egypt
Creation year 3677247/246 BC
Ptolemy III begins to reign
Ptolemy III succeeds Ptolemy II in Egypt in 246 BC.
Ptolemaic historical chronology · KJV
“Ptolemy III succeeds Ptolemy II in Egypt in 246 BC.”
Hellenistic context · Livius
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