Between the OT & the NT

The Bible can be described in many ways including God's plan of salvation for man and the genealogy of Jesus.  But it can be noted that the Bible is a great history book.  The Old Testament begins with the creation, the first people and follows human history almost to the time of Jesus. 

There is a 400 year period between the OT and the NT which is not covered historically in the Bible.  Note that world history shows that during this period there are 3 major kingdoms ruling.  The first is the end of the Medo-Persian rule, then the kingdom of Greece including the reign of Alexander the Great, and finally the rise of the Roman Empire.  As the NT opens, the Romans are in power and are ruling Israel where Christ is born.

It is interesting that the Bible, while not giving detail of this 400 year period, it is does not totally disregard it.  The book of Daniel tells of these future kingdoms long before they come into existence.  Daniel 10:6 says, "...the prince of Greece will come.."  And Daniel 11:3 predicts, "Then a mighty king shall arise, who shall rule with great dominion and do according to his will."  This is king Alexander.

The Bible knew and teaches what was to come during this 400 year period.  Once again we see that God's word is true.....always.

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