The Watchtower, 4/1/2015, Preparing the Nations for âthe Teaching of Jehovahâ The Watchtower, 2/15/2015, Did You Know? The Watchtower, 3/15/2011. The Watchtower, 5/1/2002, Joyful in the God of Our Salvation The Watchtower, 2/1/2000, âWorship Godâ Pure Worship, chap. 22, Facing the Final Test Pure Worship, teaching box 22A, Questions From Readers: After the final test, will it be possible for humans to sin and die? Nevertheless, this was remarkable for the disjointed Greek world, especially since many of the city-states present were still technically at war with one another. [204] In Greece, the First Peloponnesian War between the power-blocs of Athens and Sparta, which had continued on/off since 460 BC, finally ended in 445 BC, with the agreement of a thirty-year truce. Good News, lesson 3, When Was the Bible Written? (§ The Acts account says that Timothyâs father was a Greek. (§ To what does the expression âbosom positionâ refer?) The astounding courage and deliverance of Danielâs companions, who refused to worship the image, has inspired the people of God in similar times of trial. This could easily be blocked by the Greek hoplites, despite the overwhelming numbers of Persians. At the beginning of the conflict, all naval forces in the eastern Mediterranean had switched to the trireme, a warship powered by three banks of oars. The Watchtower, 9/1/2012, Did You Know? In what Holland characterises as, in essence, the world's first referendum, Aristides was ostracised, and Themistocles's policies were endorsed. A congress of states met at Corinth in late autumn of 481 BC, and a confederate alliance of Greek city-states was formed. 32:7), âStep Over Into Macedoniaâ (Box: LukeââThe Writer of Acts), âStep Over Into Macedoniaâ (Box: LydiaââThe Seller of Purple), Did You Know? [118], In 483 BC, a vast new seam of silver was found in the Athenian mines at Laurium. 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(§ Why was ancient Phoenicia famous for its purple dye?) (§ How were letters sent in Bible times? Since the Allied fleet was badly damaged, and since it no longer needed to defend the flank of Thermopylae, the Allies retreated from Artemisium to the island of Salamis. (§ Why did Zechariah foretell the destruction of Tyre after it had been destroyed?). The Watchtower, 10/1/2010, Jehovah Made Samson Strong Learn From the Bible, lesson 38, Samson Triumphs in the Strength of Jehovah! Further, he suggests that Theopompus was actually referring to a treaty that had allegedly been negotiated with Persia in 423 BC. The Watchtower, 9/1/2009, Our Readers Ask: If Adam Was Perfect, How Was It Possible for Him to Sin? (§ Why did the people of Malta think that the apostle Paul was a murderer? Furthermore, Athens had already demonstrated their superiority at sea at the Eurymedon and Salamis-in-Cyprus, so any legal limitations for the Persian fleet were nothing more than "de jure" recognition of military realities. The Watchtower, 9/1/2010, Why Did God Wage War Against the Canaanites? The Watchtower, 10/1/2011, Did You Know? (§ How were the thousands who came to Jerusalem for the Jewish festivals accommodated?) [172][173], Shortly after Mycale, the Allied fleet sailed to the Hellespont to break down the pontoon bridges, but found that this had already been done. The Watchtower, 9/1/2009, âWe Have Come to a Unanimous Accordâ (Box: JamesâââThe Brother of the Lordâ) Bearing Witness, chap. 14, Teach Your Children: They Were Called âSons of Thunderâ The Watchtower, 12/1/2011, Teach Your Children: Jehoash Left Jehovah Because of Bad Association The Watchtower, 4/1/2009, Serving in âthe Final Part of the Daysâ (Box: JehoiakimââThe King Who Killed Jehovahâs Prophet) Jeremiah, chap. 2, Jehovah Defends Jehoshaphat Learn From the Bible, lesson 50, A Wicked Queen Is Punished Learn From the Bible, lesson 49, Jehu Champions Pure Worship The Watchtower, 11/15/2011, Now Is the Time for Decisive Action (§ False Religionâs Sudden End) The Watchtower, 12/15/2005, Jephthahâs Promise Learn From the Bible, lesson 36, Being Faithful Leads to Godâs Approval The Watchtower (Study), 4/2016, Jephthah Keeps His Vow to Jehovah The Watchtower, 5/15/2007, She Made Her Father and Jehovah Happy Teach Your Children, lesson 4, Teach Your Children: She Was Loved by God and by Her Friends The Watchtower, 2/1/2011, Jephthah Keeps His Vow to Jehovah (§ Jephthahâs Vow) The Watchtower, 5/15/2007, Jehovah Sends Jeremiah to Preach Learn From the Bible, lesson 57, Jeremiah Did Not Stop Speaking About Jehovah Teach Your Children, lesson 9, Keep Awake, as Jeremiah Did The Watchtower, 3/15/2011, âI Have Put My Words in Your Mouthâ Jeremiah, chap. 1, Teach Your Children: Jeremiah Did Not Quit The Watchtower, 12/1/2009, Be Courageous Like Jeremiah The Watchtower, 5/1/2004, JesusââThe Way, chapters 29-32, 42, 71, 76, 106-109, 125, 127, âWatch Out for the Leaven of the Phariseesâ The Watchtower, 5/15/2012, Did You Know? [174] The Persians and their allies made for Sestos, the strongest town in the region. [95] Demaratus would from then on act as an advisor to Darius, and later Xerxes, on Greek affairs, and accompanied Xerxes during the second Persian invasion. [196], After the Battle of Salamis-in-Cyprus, Thucydides makes no further mention of conflict with the Persians, saying that the Greeks simply returned home. (§ What census led to Jesusâ birth in Bethlehem?) (§ What was life like for slaves in the Roman world? 7:1-3; 21:10, 11), Did You Know? Can You Be Like Phinehas When You Face Challenges? Answer: The starting event was a decree from Persian King Artaxerxes authorizing Godâs people (who were captive in Medo-Persia) to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the city. (§ How much were the widowâs two coins worth? Questions From Readers: Did the Israelites execute criminals on stakes? [57], In 507 BC, Artaphernes, as brother of Darius I and Satrap of Asia Minor in his capital Sardis, received an embassy from newly democratic Athens, probably sent by Cleisthenes, which was looking for Persian assistance in order to resist the threats from Sparta. 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[80][82], The following year, having given clear warning of his plans, Darius sent ambassadors to all the cities of Greece, demanding their submission. (§ Why refer to â12 tribes of Israelâ when there were 13? Brothers Who Developed Different Attitudes, Imitate Their Faith: She Acted With Discretion, âThe Father of All Those Having Faithâ, Holy Spiritâs Role in the Outworking of Jehovahâs Purpose (§ Holy Spiritâs Role in the Past), Draw Close to God: The Greatest Proof of Godâs Love. ), Did You Know? The Persians then burnt the city and temples of the Naxians. (§ What crimes merited a death like that of Jesus?) ), âWe Have Come to a Unanimous Accordâ (Box: JamesâââThe Brother of the Lordâ), Teach Your Children: They Were Called âSons of Thunderâ, Teach Your Children: Jehoash Left Jehovah Because of Bad Association, Serving in âthe Final Part of the Daysâ (Box: JehoiakimââThe King Who Killed Jehovahâs Prophet), Now Is the Time for Decisive Action (§ False Religionâs Sudden End), Teach Your Children: She Was Loved by God and by Her Friends, Jephthah Keeps His Vow to Jehovah (§ Jephthahâs Vow), Jeremiah Did Not Stop Speaking About Jehovah, Teach Your Children: Jeremiah Did Not Quit, âWatch Out for the Leaven of the Phariseesâ, Did You Know? [31] Although the Ionian cities were independent of one another, they recognized their shared heritage and supposedly had a common temple and meeting place, the Panionion. ), Did You Know? 21:1-6), Questions From Readers: Did David treat captives savagely? The Watchtower, 6/1/2008, Who Was Pontius Pilate? The Watchtower, 3/15/2007, Questions From Readers: Where did the dove from Noahâs ark find an olive leaf? The Watchtower, 11/1/2009, Word Pictures in the BibleââDo You Understand Them? Awake!, 6/2006, Questions From Readers: How did the serpent in the garden of Eden communicate with Eve? Questions From Readers: Where did the dove from Noahâs ark find an olive leaf? The Greek fleet then sailed to Byzantium, which they besieged and eventually captured. The Watchtower, 10/1/2012, Did You Know? The Watchtower, 4/1/2000, See Christian Life ⤠Bible Reading and Study ⤠Applying Bible Principles, Understanding Ezekielâs Prophecies Pure Worship, teaching box 2A, A Kingdom That Will Last Forever Learn From the Bible, lesson 60, A Kingdom Like a Big Tree Learn From the Bible, lesson 62, Questions From Readers: What did Jeremiah mean when he spoke of Rachelâs weeping over her sons? The Watchtower, 12/15/2012, Is He a Good Example for You or a Warning? The Ionians refused to capitulate and called upon Sparta for assistance, which she provided, in 396–395 BC. (§ Why did first-century Jews despise tax collectors? The Watchtower, 11/1/2011, Empires Attack the Promised Land âGood Landâ, Follow Paulâs Steps to Beroea The Watchtower, 4/15/2007, Herod the GreatââA Master Builder (§ CaesareaââA Port City) Awake!, 9/2009, âLet the Will of Jehovah Take Placeâ (Box: CaesareaââRoman Provincial Capital of Judea) Bearing Witness, chap. 22, CappadociaââWhere People Lived in Dwellings Carved by Wind and Water The Watchtower, 7/15/2004, Did You Know? Furthermore, according to Darius's commands, the Persians enslaved all the remaining townspeople. (§ Who were âthe bankersâ in Jesusâ illustration, and how did they operate?) The Watchtower (Study), 3/2016, Did You Know? The Watchtower, 4/1/2011, Imitate Their Faith: He Watched, and He Waited The Watchtower, 4/1/2008, Imitate Their Faith: He Stood Up for Pure Worship The Watchtower, 1/1/2008, Do You Treasure Elderly Fellow Believers? 7:1-3; 21:10, 11) The Watchtower, 9/15/2004, Did You Know? The Watchtower, 1/1/2015, Life in Bible TimesââThe Shepherd The Watchtower, 11/1/2012, Life in Bible TimesââThe Farmer The Watchtower, 5/1/2012, Did You Know? [60] Artaphernes asked the Athenians for "Water and Earth", a symbol of submission, if they wanted help from the Achaemenid king. The Watchtower, 2/15/2005, The Book of Reliable Guidance Satisfying Life, part 3, Study Number 10ââThe BibleââAuthentic and True âAll Scriptureâ, The Bible Survived Attempts to Alter Its Message, A3 How the Bible Came to Us New World Translation, Appendix, They Tried to Keep Godâs Word From the Masses, The BibleââA Remarkable Story of Survival The Watchtower, 11/1/2009, Even in a Dead Language, the Bible Is Alive The Watchtower, 4/1/2009, Did You Know? (§ Why did Joseph intend to divorce Mary when they were only engaged?) Athens, with Megara and Plataea, sent emissaries to Sparta demanding assistance, and threatening to accept the Persian terms if they were not aided. [30] These settlers were from three tribal groups: the Aeolians, Dorians and Ionians. This maneuver went awry, leaving the Athenians, and Spartans and Tegeans isolated on separate hills, with the other contingents scattered further away near Plataea. The Watchtower, 3/1/2010, Did You Know? [178], Most of the Athenian troops were sent straight away to pursue the Persians. (§ Why did Jews begin the Sabbath in the evening? [10] A negative view of Herodotus was passed on to Renaissance Europe, though he remained well read. ), Did You Know? Remain in the Secret Place of the Most High, âJehovah Is Great and Most Worthy of Praiseâ, âTrust in Jehovah With All Your Heartâ, âTrain a Boy in the Way He Should Goâ, âRemember . . . Safeguard Your Name The Watchtower, 9/15/2000. (§ Who were âthe sons of the prophetsâ? [216], "Persian Wars" redirects here. New World Translation, Question 19: What is contained in the various books of the Bible? (§ The Acts account says that Timothyâs father was a Greek. ), Did You Know? [73] This double defeat effectively ended the revolt, and the Carians surrendered to the Persians as a result. ), Did You Know? ), âStrengthening the Congregationsâ (Box: Mark Enjoys Many Privileges), Teach Your Children: Mark Did Not Give Up, Imitate Their Faith: âI Have Believedâ, Imitate Their Faith: She Survived the Sword of Grief, Imitate Their Faith: She Drew âConclusions in Her Heartâ, Imitate Their Faith: âLook! [100] The Aleuadae family, who ruled Larissa in Thessaly, saw the invasion as an opportunity to extend their power. [168] Their morale boosted, the Allied marines fought and won a decisive victory at the Battle of Mycale that same day, destroying the remnants of the Persian fleet, crippling Xerxes's sea power, and marking the ascendancy of the Greek fleet. The Watchtower, 8/1/2002, Brothers Who Developed Different Attitudes The Watchtower, 1/15/2002, âBlessed Be Your Good Sense!â The Watchtower (Study), 6/2017, She Acted With Discretion Imitate, chap. 9, Imitate Their Faith: She Acted With Discretion The Watchtower, 7/1/2009, Jehovah Called Him âMy Friendâ The Watchtower (Study), 2/2016, âThe Father of All Those Having Faithâ Imitate, chap. 3, Holy Spiritâs Role in the Outworking of Jehovahâs Purpose (§ Holy Spiritâs Role in the Past) The Watchtower, 4/15/2010, Draw Close to God: The Greatest Proof of Godâs Love The Watchtower, 2/1/2009, Abraham and SarahââYou Can Imitate Their Faith! Noahâs LogââDoes It Have Meaning for Us? The Watchtower, 9/1/2011, Our Readers Ask: Where Will the Battle of Armageddon Be Fought? (§ What was the purpose of a parapet?) (§ How were slings used in ancient warfare?) The Watchtower, 9/15/2001, How We Know We Are in âthe Last Daysâ Does God Care, part 9, Paradise Is Near! Life and Ministry Meeting Workbook, 7/2017, Do You Keep Your Promises? Questions From Readers: Did Satan physically take Jesus to the temple when tempting him? Bearing Witness, chap. 26, Questions From Readers: Was Paul shipwrecked on Malta or on another island? The Watchtower, 12/1/2011, When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?ââPart One: Why It Matters; What the Evidence Shows The Watchtower, 10/1/2011, When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?ââPart Two: What the Clay Documents Really Show The Watchtower, 11/1/2011, Questions From Readers: How many Messianic prophecies are in the Bible? (§ What was the role of a centurion in the Roman army? Some historical sources suggest the end of hostilities was marked by a peace treaty between Athens and Persia, the Peace of Callias. Sometime after 490 BC, the humiliated Demaratus had chosen to go into exile, and had made his way to Darius's court in Susa. (1 Chron. The third division (3) consists of the fifth, sixth, and seventh books, in which philosophy rather than justice is the subject of enquiry, and the second State is constructed on principles of communism and ruled by philosophers, and the contemplation of the idea of good takes the place of the social and political virtues. [60], The Ionian Revolt and associated revolts in Aeolis, Doris, Cyprus, and Caria were military rebellions by several regions of Asia Minor against Persian rule, lasting from 499 to 493 BC. [21] Even during the 4th century BC, the idea of the treaty was controversial, and two authors from that period, Callisthenes and Theopompus, appear to reject its existence.[198]. (§ Why was part of the Bible written in Greek? 16:10, 11), Imitate Their Faith: âI Arose as a Mother in Israelâ, âGrowing and Prevailingâ Despite Opposition (§ âThere Arose No Little Disturbanceâ), Teach Your Children: Why Dorcas Was Loved, The Congregation âEntered Into a Period of Peaceâ (Box: DorcasâââShe Abounded in Good Deedsâ), Imitate Their Faith: He âContinued Growing Up With Jehovahâ (§ Staying Pure in the Face of Corruption), Imitate Their Faith: He Endured in the Face of Injustice, Imitate Their Faith: He Took Comfort in His God. In 498 BC, supported by troops from Athens and Eretria, the Ionians marched on, captured, and burnt Sardis. The route to southern Greece (Boeotia, Attica and the Peloponnesus) would require the army of Xerxes to travel through the narrow pass of Thermopylae. (1 Sam. Questions From Readers: What is foreshadowed by the Jubilee year mentioned in Leviticus 25? [191] Herodotus also mentions, in passing, an Athenian embassy headed by Callias, which was sent to Susa to negotiate with Artaxerxes. The Watchtower, 5/1/2008, âThe Great Giftâ to Poland The Watchtower, 8/15/2007, The First Bible in PortugueseââA Story of Perseverance The Watchtower, 7/1/2007, The Bible in ItalianââA Troubled History The Watchtower, 12/15/2005, The Royal BibleââA Milestone in Scholarship The Watchtower, 8/15/2005, The Berleburg Bible The Watchtower, 2/15/2005, The Geneva BibleââA Forgotten Translation Awake!, 8/22/2004, The Complutensian PolyglotââA Historic Translation Tool The Watchtower, 4/15/2004, Questions From Readers: Why does the numbering in Psalms differ between translations? [32][33], The cities of Ionia remained independent until they were conquered by the Lydians of western Asia Minor. EdenââWas It Mankindâs Original Home? (§ What challenges did Herod face in rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem?) The Watchtower, 11/1/2008, Did You Know? (§ Could the merchants who sold animals in Jerusalemâs temple rightly be called ârobbersâ?) [97] Since this was to be a full-scale invasion, it needed longterm planning, stockpiling and conscription. The Watchtower, 8/1/2009, Did You Know? [129] From now on, they will be referred to as the 'Allies'. The Watchtower, 12/1/2008, Did You Know? The Watchtower, 1/1/2010, âFilled With Joy and Holy Spiritâ (Box: On the Road) Bearing Witness, chap. 11, Did You Know? (§ What kinds of tents did the apostle Paul make?) [164] After this the Persian force dissolved in rout; 40,000 troops managed to escape via the road to Thessaly,[165] but the rest fled to the Persian camp where they were trapped and slaughtered by the Greeks, finalising the Greek victory. (§ How was Roman citizenship an advantage for the apostle Paul? [140] The Allies withstood two full days of Persian attacks, including those by the elite Persian Immortals. ), Did You Know? The Watchtower, 9/15/2011, Should Christians Be Jealous? [175] The Persian governor, Artayctes had not prepared for a siege, not believing that the Allies would attack. ), Find Real Success in Life (§ A Truly Successful Life), âContinue Applying Yourself . . . (§ Who was âthe captain of the temple,â and what was his role?) (§ What were the Urim and the Thummim? The Watchtower, 2/15/2008. The Watchtower, 2/1/2010, Did You Know? ), Learning From Jesusâ Human Family (§ JosephââA Righteous Man), Imitate Their Faith: âAm I in the Place of God?â, Imitate Their Faith: âDo Not Interpretations Belong to God?â, Imitate Their Faith: âHow Could I Commit This Great Badness?â, Imitate Their Faith: âPlease Listen to This Dreamâ, âYour Reminders Are What I Am Fond Ofâ (§ Maintaining Chastity), Do Your Circumstances Control Your Life? [121] It is unclear from the ancient sources whether 100 or 200 ships were initially authorised; both Fine and Holland suggest that at first 100 ships were authorised and that a second vote increased this number to the levels seen during the second invasion. (§ What was the âcertificate of divorceâ?) The Athenians made sure that a Spartan delegation was on hand to hear the Athenians reject the Persians' offer. (§ Jerichoââone city or two?) 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The account of the golden image which was erected on the plain of Dura records Nebuchadnezzarâs reaction to the revelation of chapter 2 in which he was symbolized by the head of gold. The Watchtower, 4/15/2013, Did You Know? Defending the Good News Before High Officials, Did You Know? [26] These cities were Miletus, Myus and Priene in Caria; Ephesus, Colophon, Lebedos, Teos, Clazomenae, Phocaea and Erythrae in Lydia; and the islands of Samos and Chios. A Guidebook for the Blessing of All Mankind, Study Number 2ââTime and the Holy Scriptures, Study Number 3ââMeasuring Events in the Stream of Time (Chart of Outstanding Historical Dates), Did You Know? Use the following coupon code : ESYD15%2020/21 Copy without space [151] There, the Persian numbers became a hindrance, as ships struggled to maneuver and became disorganised. The customary elite young men in the Hippeis were replaced by veterans who already had children. The Watchtower, 5/15/2015, âNow You Are Godâs Peopleâ (§ Find Protection With Jehovahâs People) The Watchtower, 11/15/2014, Godâs Kingdom Removes Its Enemies Godâs Kingdom Rules!, chap. 21, How Can We Maintain âa Waiting Attitudeâ? (§ Who is King Ahasuerus mentioned in Esther?) The Watchtower, 9/1/2008, Did You Know? (§ Why did Jesus wash the feet of his apostles?) The ancient sources that give details of the treaty are reasonably consistent in their description of the terms:[21][197][198]. ), âFilled With Holy Spiritâ (Box: JerusalemââThe Center of Judaism), Did You Know? The Watchtower, 5/1/2015, Did You Know? Questions From Readers: Who harvested the firstfruits of the barley? ), Did You Know? The Watchtower, 5/1/2010, Did You Know? 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