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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 the family line of David.
7 Court of Women. 8 Court of the Gentiles. 9 Barrier (Soreg) 10 Royal Colonnade. 11 Solomon’s Colonnade. 12 Fortress of Antonia. Shown on the Timeline. 536 B.C.E. Foundation of second temple laid. 70 C.E. Temple destroyed.
After a siege of about five months, the city was thoroughly destroyed and the temple reduced to ruins. Three years later, in 73 C.E., the Roman armies captured the last Jewish stronghold, the mountaintop fortress of Masada. Jerusalem’s destruction emphasizes the importance of paying attention to Bible prophecy.
In time, Jerusalem expanded to the west and north. Judean kings after Solomon added walls and gates. Ongoing archaeological research may shed light on the exact line and extent of some parts of the walls. The city was destroyed in 607 B.C.E. and remained desolate for 70 years. About 80 years after the Jews’ return, Nehemiah embarked on an ...
A QUICK SUMMARY. Secular historians usually say that Jerusalem was destroyed in 587 B.C.E. Bible chronology strongly indicates that the destruction occurred in 607 B.C.E. Secular historians mainly base their conclusions on the writings of classical historians and on the canon of Ptolemy.
When Nehemiah arrived at Jerusalem, he inspected the city walls. Then he gathered the priests and rulers and told them: ‘This is terrible. We need to get to work.’. The people agreed, and they began to rebuild the walls. But some of the Israelite’s enemies made fun of them, and said: ‘A fox could knock down the wall you’re building.’.
TIME LINE (ALL YEARS B.C.E.) 620: Babylon begins to dominate Jerusalem. Nebuchadnezzar makes Jerusalem’s king a vassal. 617: Babylon takes first captives from Jerusalem. Rulers, mighty warriors, and craftsmen are taken to Babylon. 607: Babylon destroys Jerusalem. The city and her temple are burned. After 607: Tyre, mainland.
JESUS REFERS TO JEHOVAH AS “MY FATHER”. 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).
The Walls of Jerusalem. While rebuilding the wall, the workers must keep their swords and spears ready both day and night. As Babylonian captives, the Israelites face many tests. Once back in Jerusalem, faithful men like Ezra and Nehemiah help rebuild the temple and the wall.
Escape will cancel and close the window. 21 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; a for the former heaven and the former earth had passed away, b and the sea c is no more. 2 I also saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God d and prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. e 3 With that I heard a loud voice from the ...