181/180 BC
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Ptolemy VI · Egypt
life, dates, and events
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Birth, lifespan, and death
Creation years 3743–3778
Reference under review · 146/145 BC
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Look up Ptolemy VI 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 Ptolemy VI →Public-domain referenceSmith’s Bible DictionaryPeople, places, customs, and history
Find Ptolemy VI →Public-domain referenceHitchcock’s Bible NamesThe name and its traditional meaning
Find Ptolemy VI →Public-domain referenceNave’s Topical BibleRelated KJV passages arranged by subject
Find Ptolemy VI →Public-domain referenceTorrey’s Topical TextbookRelated biblical subjects and references
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Events involving Ptolemy VI · Egypt
Creation year 3743181/180 BC
Ptolemy VI begins to reign
Ptolemy VI succeeds in Egypt in 180 BC; his reign later includes interruption and joint rule.
Ptolemaic historical chronology · KJV
“Ptolemy VI succeeds in Egypt in 180 BC; his reign later includes interruption and joint rule.”
Hellenistic context · Livius
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