Validating the Birth Year of Abraham Through the Double Check Mechanism

 

Validating the Birth Year of Abraham Through the Double Check Mechanism

In this lesson, I will break down and compare the double-check mechanism for Abraham’s birth year between two different approaches: the 49-year method and the third method (also known as the Smith Jubilee Formula (SJF)). By carefully examining each method, we will understand how to validate the Jubilee cycle placement of Abraham's birth year and see how these two methods align with Jubilee chronology. According to Jubilee texts, the birth year of Abram/Abraham took place in the 7th year, in the 2nd week, in the 39th Jubilee cycle.

11th Chapter The 39th Jubilee

14. And in this thirty-ninth jubilee, in the second week in the first year, Terah took to himself a wife, and her name was 'Edna, the daughter of 'Abram, the daughter of his father's sister.

The Birth of Abram/Abraham

15. And in the seventh year of this week she bore him a son, and he called his name Abram, by the name of the father of his mother; for he had died before his daughter had conceived a son.

These two verses indicate that we are looking for the 7th year, in the 2nd week, in the 39th Jubilee cycle.

1. The 49-Year Method for Abraham’s Birth Year (1876 AM)

The 49-year method calculates Jubilee cycles based on 49 years, where the 50th year is a Jubilee celebratory year which is also the first year of the incoming Jubilee cycle. Thats right! Two years in one. Using this approach, Abraham's birth year is traditionally calculated as 1876 AM (Anno Mundi). To ensure that this birth year is correctly placed within the Jubilee cycle, we apply the Double Check mechanism as follows:

Double Check Process for 1876 AM:

1. Divide the Year by 50:

• 1876 ÷ 50 = 37.52

• This shows that 37 full Jubilee cycles of 50 years each have passed.

2. Focus on the Fraction:

• The fraction .52 indicates that we are partway into the next Jubilee cycle, specifically the 38th Jubilee cycle.

3. Calculate the Exact Year in the Cycle:

• .52 Divide by 50 = 26, meaning we are in the 26th year of the 38th Jubilee cycle.

• Since the Jubilee cycle is divided into 7 weeks of years, we can break this down further.

• 7 -1st wk,14-2nd wk,21-3rd wk, and 5 years in the 4th wk.The 26th year falls in the 5th year of the 4th week in the 38th Jubilee cycle, and not the 7th year, in the 2nd week, of the 39th Jubilee cycle as revealed in the Book of Jubilees.

Conclusion for 1876 AM and Its Relation to the 38th Jubilee

The year 1876 AM falls within the 38th Jubilee cycle, but this positioning has been affected by an important change: the Jubilee Celebratory year has been removed from its Kodesh (holy) position and placed within the regular Jubilee cycles, where it doesn't belong. This shift disrupts the natural order of the Jubilee system. When Jubilee Celebratory years, which should be set apart, are instead integrated into the cycles of week years, it not only extends the cycle but also diminishes the sanctity and function of these holy years.

Let me explain further. In seven Jubilee cycles, we would have a total of 350 years, since 50 × 7 = 350. Normally, seven of these 350 years are Jubilee Celebratory years, which should be set apart. If we separate these holy years, we are left with 343 years of regular week-year cycles, as 343 ÷ 49 gives us 7 cycles of 49 years. However, if even one Jubilee Celebratory year is added into the cycle of week years, it artificially extends the cycle by one year, turning 343 years into 344 years. This pattern continues for the remaining six Jubilee Celebratory years, resulting in all seven holy years being absorbed into the week-year cycles.

At the end of this process, you have 350 years where the Jubilee Celebratory years are no longer separated and Kodesh, but instead embedded into the week-year cycles. This creates seven discrepancies in the overall calculation, as the Jubilee Celebratory years were intended to serve as markers signaling the end of one Jubilee cycle and the start of the next. With these holy years absorbed into the regular timeline, the precision of Jubilee calculations is compromised.

According to the 49-year method, Abraham was born in the 5th year of the 4th week of the 38th Jubilee cycle. This method places his birth year slightly before the halfway mark of the 38th Jubilee cycle. However, the Jubilee Texts clearly tell us that Abraham was born in the 39th Jubilee cycle, in the 7th year in the 2nd week. That is not what we have here with the 49-YM.

2. The Smith Jubilee Formula (Third Method) and Abraham’s Birth Year (1914 AM)

The Smith Jubilee Formula (SJF) provides a third approach by reconciling both the 49-year and 50-year methods into one cohesive framework. Using this method, Abraham’s birth year is calculated as 1914 AM. Now, we apply the Double Check mechanism to validate this placement within the Jubilee cycle:

Double Check Process for 1914 AM:

1. Divide the Year by 50:

• 1914 ÷ 50 = 38.28

• This shows that 38 full Jubilee cycles of 50 years each have passed.

2. Focus on the Fraction:

• The fraction .28 indicates that we are partway into the 39th Jubilee cycle.

3. Calculate the Exact Year in the Cycle:

• .28 × 50 = 14, meaning we are in the 14th year of the 39th Jubilee cycle.

• Breaking this down into weeks and years:

• The 14th year falls within the 7th year of the 2nd week of the 39th Jubilee cycle. As 14 is two weeks of years.

Conclusion for 1914 AM:

According to the Book of Jubilees, Abraham was born in the 7th year of the 2nd week of the 39th Jubilee cycle. This method places his birth year within the first half of the 39th Jubilee cycle.

3. Comparative Analysis of the Two Methods

Jubilee Cycle Placement:

• 49-Year Method (1876 AM):

• Abraham’s birth year is placed in the 5th year of the 4th week of the 38th Jubilee cycle.

• Smith Jubilee Formula (1914 AM):

• Abraham’s birth year is placed in the 7th year of the 2nd week of the 39th Jubilee cycle.

Key Differences:

• The 49-year method places Abraham’s birth closer to the midpoint of the 38th Jubilee cycle, while the Smith Jubilee Formula places it exactly in the 39th Jubilee cycle.

• The Smith Jubilee Formula resolves the chronological inconsistencies seen in the 49-year method by including the 50th-year Jubilee celebratory year, which accounts for a smoother flow of timekeeping across the biblical timeline.

4. Why the Double Check Matters

The double-check mechanism is vital because it ensures that historical events align not just with a mathematical system but also with the prophetic flow of biblical history. By using this technique, we can verify that each method places Abraham’s birth within a clear framework, and we see how each method approaches the Jubilee cycle differently.

The 49-year method has its place in traditional interpretations but often leaves unexplained gaps when compared to key events such as the Exodus and the prophetic timelines found in the Book of Daniel. The Smith Jubilee Formula, on the other hand, integrates both systems and resolves the 99-year discrepancy, providing a more consistent and seamless timeline from creation to Abraham and beyond.

Conclusion: Choosing the Correct Method

The Smith Jubilee Formula offers a more accurate and integrated approach to Jubilee timekeeping. While the 49-year method provides a traditional framework, it struggles to align with other key events in biblical history. The Smith Jubilee Formula not only validates Abraham’s birth year in a more logical place but also harmonizes the broader prophetic timeline, making it a more comprehensive method for understanding biblical chronology.

By applying the Double Check mechanism, we ensure that our interpretation of the Jubilee years remains consistent and accurate, allowing for a clearer view of the historical and prophetic significance of these time periods.

To further make this case. Let’s do a comparative analysis of the birth of Abraham and the birth of his son Isaac. According to the Bible, Isaac was born when Abraham was 100 years of age. So, this should be easy. First, let's take a look at the most common Jubilee year rendered by using the 49-YM, and compare it to the 49-YM calculation of the birth of Abraham himself.