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Nephite History in Context 1: Jerusalem Chronicle
Title
Nephite History in Context 1: Jerusalem Chronicle
Publication Type
Web Article
Year of Publication
2017
Authors
Rappleye, Neal (Primary)
Last Update Date
2 November 2017
Access Date
3 November 2017
Publisher
Studio et Quoque Fide
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Abstract
A Babylonian tablet, known colloquially as the “Jerusalem Chronicle,” provides brief annal-like reports of the early reign of Nebuchadrezzar II (biblical Nebuchadnezzar), including his invasion of Jerusalem and selecting a “king of his choice,” known as Zedekiah through the biblical accounts (2 King 24:9–17; 2 Chronicles 36:9–10; Jeremiah 37:1). Since the Book of Mormon begins in the first year of the reign of Zedekiah (1 Nephi 1:4), this tablet helps date the opening events of the Book of Mormon.Subject Keywords
Chronology
Ancient Near East
King Zedekiah
Jerusalem (Old World)
Lehi (Prophet)
King Jehoiachin
King Nebuchadnezzar
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