to the Gregorian calendar. Years in the Gregorian calendar commence on 1 January, whereas year numbers for dating biblical events start on 1 Tishri of the Hebrew calendar, with an unfixed starting point during September–October on the Gregorian calendar. Accordingly, an event which takes place after 1 Tishri, for example, in November and December on the Gregorian calendar, would fall in the following year in the Hebrew calendar used for biblical dating. Coronation ritual A detailed account of a coronation in ancient Judah is found in 2 Kings 11:12 and 2 Chronicles 23:11, in which the seven-year-old Jehoash is crowned in a coup against the usurper Athaliah. This ceremony took place in the doorway of the Temple in Jerusalem. The king was led to "his pillar", where a crown was placed upon his head, and "the testimony" given to him, after which he was anointed at the hands of the high priest and his sons. Afterwards, the people "clapped their hands" and shouted "God save the King" as trumpets blew, music played, and singers offered hymns of praise. See also Chronicles of the Kings of Judah Chronology of the Bible History of ancient Israel and Judah Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy) Kingdom of Israel (Samaria) Kingdom of Judah Kings of Israel and Judah References External links The Jewish History Resource Center Project of the Dinur Center for Research in Jewish History, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Complete Bible Genealogy A synchronized chart of the kings of Judah and Israel Ancient Jewish History: The Kings of Israel The Jewish Virtual Library provides a chart of the Kings of Judah and Israel, with academic dates