Cir. 585. The Jews fly to Egypt, carrying Jeremiah with them.
567. Egypt invaded by Nebuchadrezzar.
320. Palestine seized by Ptolemy i.; many Jews settled by him in Egypt.
Cir. 280. The Greek translation of the Old Testament commenced.
167. Onias permitted by Ptolemy Philometor to build the temple at Onion.
4. Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt.
a.d. 70. Vespasian orders the prefect Lupus to close the temple at Onion.