Sabbatical Yr (mar 31, 162 BC – apr 1, 161 BC)
Description:
Herod the Great and Jesus Chronological, Historical and Archaeological Evidence, by Gerard Gertoux161/160 -According to the Book of Maccabees (1M 6:20,49), the siege of Bethsur began in 150 during a sabbatical year. Since the Seleucid year started in April 311 BCE, the year 150 ended in April 161 BCE, and the sabbatical year is 161/160 (from Tishri to Tishri).
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Date:
mar 31, 162 BC
apr 1, 161 BC
~ 12 months
