TABLE OF DATES

The figures in brackets refer to the numbered translations.

B.C.Judæa and Syria.Rome.
135John Hyrcanus I ([56])
104Aristobulus I
103Alexander Jannæus ([57])
76Queen Alexandra ([57]) ([58])
67Aristobulus II
63Pompey takes Jerusalem and Syria becomes a Roman province ([8])
63-40Hyrcanus II a Roman vassal
c. 57Gabinius divides Palestine into five districts ([9])
48 Battle of Pharsalia. Defeat of Pompey by J. Cæsar
47Palestinian settlement under J. Cæsar ([10])
c. 46Antipater and Herod in power.
Trial of Herod ([12])
44 Death of J. Cæsar
c. 43Cassius in Syria. Herod made governor of Cœle-Syria ([13])
42 Battle of Philippi. Defeat of Brutus and Cassius by Antony and Octavian
41Antony appoints Herod and Phasæl tetrarchs of Judæa ([14])
40Invasion of Palestine by the Parthians. Flight of Herod to Rome ([15])
40-37Antigonus
37Jerusalem captured by Herod and Sosius.
37-4Herod the Great
31 Battle of Actium. Defeat of Antony by Augustus
30Herod’s kingdom confirmed by Augustus ([16])
29Execution of Mariamne ([17])
23Trachonitis etc. added to Herod’s kingdom ([18])
c. 7Execution of Alexander and Aristobulus ([20])
4Death of Herod. His kingdom divided between Archelaus (B.C. 4-A.D. 6), Philip (B.C. 4-A.D. 34) ([22]) and Antipas (B.C. 4-A.D. 39)
A.D.
6Judaæa annexed to the province of Syria under procurators ([23])
6/7Census of Quirinius and revolt of Judas ([24])
14 Tiberius
26-36Pontius Pilate procurator ([25]) ([28])
37Herod Agrippa I. ([30])Caligula ([31])
41 Claudius ([32])
44Death of Herod Agrippa I. ([33])
Famine in Judæa ([34])
c. 46Crucifixion of sons of Judas ([35])
50-100Herod Agrippa II. ([3]) ([36])
54 Nero
Procurators—
52-60Felix ([36])
60-62Festus ([39])
62-64Albinus ([39])
64-66Gessius Florus ([39])
66Outbreak of war with Rome
Cessation of daily offering for the Emperor ([40])
66 Oct.Defeat of Cestius Gallus near Beth-Horon ([41])
Josephus in command of Galilee
67 springAdvance of Vespasian from Antioch
JulyCapture of Jotapata ([43])
67-68 winterCivil war in Jerusalem ([45])
68 JuneCampaign interrupted throughdeath of Nero
68-69 Galba, Otho, Vitellius
69 July Vespasian proclaimed Emperor
70 AprilTitus lays siege to Jerusalem
JulyCessation of Temple sacrifices ([48])
Aug.Capture and burning of Temple ([49])
Sept.Capture of the whole city ([51])
79 Titus
81-96 Domitian