When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?—Part Two - JW.ORG
2011年11月1日 · When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed? —Part Two. What the Clay Documents Really Show. This is the second of two articles in consecutive issues of The Watchtower that discuss scholarly questions surrounding the date of the first destruction of ancient Jerusalem. This two-part series presents thoroughly researched and Bible-based …
Jerusalem - JW.ORG
About 142 B.C.E., Simon Maccabaeus was able to make Jerusalem the capital of a region ostensibly free from subservience to or taxation by Gentile nations. Aristobulus I, Jerusalem’s high priest, even assumed the title of king in 104 B.C.E. He was not, however, of the Davidic line. Jerusalem was no ‘city of peace’ during this period.
What Is New Jerusalem in the Bible Book of Revelation? - JW.ORG
New Jerusalem is part of a government. Ancient Jerusalem was the capital of Israel, the place where King David, his son Solomon, and their descendants ruled “on Jehovah’s throne.” ( 1 Chronicles 29:23 ) Jerusalem, called “the holy city,” thus represented God’s rulership in …
Nehemiah Rebuilds the Walls of Jerusalem | Children’s Bible Lessons
Then he said: ‘Please, let me go to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls.’ King Artaxerxes told Nehemiah that he could go, and the king made sure that he would be safe on his long journey. He also made Nehemiah governor of Judah and gave him wood for the city gates. When Nehemiah arrived at Jerusalem, he inspected the city walls.
Jerusalem and the Temple of Solomon - JW.ORG
Jerusalem is at an altitude of 2,500 feet (750 m) in the central mountains of Judea. The Bible refers to its “loftiness” and to worshipers as ‘going up’ to reach it. ( Ps 48:2; 122:3, 4 ) The ancient city was surrounded by valleys: the Valley of Hinnom on the west and south and the torrent valley of Kidron on the east.
Jerusalem and the Temple Are Destroyed | Bible Story - JW.ORG
Jerusalem is being burned down. And the Israelites who weren’t killed are being taken as prisoners to Babylon. Remember, this is what Jehovah’s prophets warned would happen if the people didn’t change their bad ways.
Jerusalem’s Conquest by Babylon - JW.ORG
His temple was built there, and for that reason Jerusalem could especially be called God’s “resting-place.” (Ps 132:13, 14; 135:21) In addition, Jerusalem was the location where the kings of the Davidic line sat on “Jehovah’s throne,” representing him …
Jesus and His Family Travel to Jerusalem | Life of Jesus - JW.ORG
It is springtime. Thus, it is the time for Joseph’s family, along with friends and relatives, to make their yearly trip to Jerusalem. They go there to celebrate the Passover, as the Law directs. (Deuteronomy 16:16) From Nazareth down to Jerusalem is a trip of about 75 miles (120 km). It is a busy and exciting time for all.
Jerusalem Destroyed by the Romans - JW.ORG
In 66 C.E., following a Jewish revolt, Roman armies under Cestius Gallus came against Jerusalem. But, as Josephus notes, Gallus “suddenly recalled his troops, . . . and, contrary to all calculation, retired from the city.” This afforded Christians the opportunity to …
Captivity in Babylon to Rebuilding of Jerusalem’s Walls - JW.ORG
So it was about 22 years after returning to Jerusalem that they finally finished the temple. Next, we learn about Ezra’s trip back to Jerusalem to beautify the temple. This was some 47 years after the temple was finished. Then, 13 years after Ezra’s trip, Nehemiah helped to rebuild Jerusalem’s broken-down walls.