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The first Jamaicans were the Taino Indians who settled in Jamaica around 600 AD. Some fled into interior regions, merging with African Maroon communities when the English took control of the island in 1655.
Jesus Was Born in Bethlehem
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Jesus was born in Bethlehem during the reign of King Herod. King Herod was deeply disturbed when he heard this. He called a meeting of the leading priests and teachers, and a private meeting with the three wise men.
Present-day Bethlehem is a city in the West Bank located about six miles south of Jerusalem. Bethlehem was a Canaanite settlement.
Present-day Bethlehem is a city in the West Bank located about six miles south of Jerusalem. Bethlehem was a Canaanite settlement.
Countries: Marshall Islands
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It's suggested that the first Austronesian settlers of the Marshall Islands arrived from the Solomon Islands.
Royal Annals of Israel: King Rehoboam (r. 931-913 BC)
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King Rehoboam remained in Jerusalem and fortified various towns for the defense of Judah. He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, Gath, Mareshah, Ziph, Adoraim, Lachish, Azekah, Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron.
Royal Annals of Judah: King Abijam (r. 913-910 BC)
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In this week's Notable People in History newsletter, we’ll take a look at the life of King Abijam (r. 913-910 BC), son of Rehoboam and Maacah. When King Abijam died, he was buried in the City of David, then his son Asa (r. 910-869 BC) became king of Judah. https://shorturl.at/0doBN
Menelik: Son of Axumite Queen Makeda & Solomon, King of Israel
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In this week's Notable People in History newsletter, we’ll take a look at the life of Menelik I, son of King Solomon and Queen Makeda… the first king of the Axumite Kingdom.
Jezebel: Queen of Israel
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Queen Jezebel married King Ahab (r. 874-853 BC), of Samaria, the northern kingdom of Israel. That she possessed her own seal enabled her to deal with matters independently of King Ahab.
Artemisia I of Caria: Xerxes' Ally in the Naval Battle of Salamis
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Queen Artemisia I was of Carian-Greek ethnicity by her father Lygdamis I (r. 520-484 BC), and half-Cretan by her mother. She took the throne after the death of her husband.
Countries: Ghana
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The Akan people are a Kwa group living primarily in present-day Ghana and in parts of Ivory Coast and Togo in West Africa. Akan was one of the sons of Ezer, descendant of Seir the Horite, who lived in Edom.
Pharaoh Khakaure Senusret III: 7 Years of Abundance, 7 Years of Famine
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In this week's Notable People in History newsletter, we’ll take a look at the life of Pharaoh Khakaure Senusret III, likely the pharaoh whose dreams were interpreted by Joseph, foreshadowing seven years of abundance, followed by seven years of famine throughout the land of Egypt.