The Hashmonean period lasted 104 years, from 3620 to 3724. Together with 22 centuries we have 2304 years, and if we add these to 3409, we obtain that the 500 "years" were reached in the year 5713. We can thus conclude that the rise of the State of Israel, half a decade before, was after 499.5 "years", in accordance with the principle that HaShem hastens when the time arrives. Interestingly, the original Land of Edom, from the Dead Sea to Eilat, became part of the newborn State.
Yishmael was granted 1300 years in the shadow of Edom, because of his circumcision. Conversely, the rule of Edom over Yisrael was extended in the merit of Yishmael. Yishmael's circumcision rights were used up in 5708. However, Edom was granted one "day" of extra extension, 64 years, for selling his birthright to Ya'akov. As explained, this day can be counted from 5708 or from 5713. Interestingly and amazingly, around these years circumcision became very popular in the USA.
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