The Witnesses calculate the 1914 date from the seven times described in Daniel chapter 4 by applying a 360 day year for each of the 7 times, which yields 2520 days, then they take a day for each year, which yields 2520 years. They place the start point of the 7 times in the year 607 BCE and arrive at the end point in 1914 CE. However, since this period of 2520 years may be applied to any start point on the Biblical time line, the question is, "which is the correct start point to select?" The events described in Daniel chapter 4 provide a valuable clue to the answer. But first a study of chronology must be considered in order to establish an accurate time line. Please consider the information provided in the following studies by clicking on the title name for each study in the order that they are provided. Please note all scripture is taken from the American Standard Version of 1901 unless otherwise specified.

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