Jerusalem - JW. ORG Jerusalem’s relief as a result of the Roman withdrawal was short-lived, as it had been when the Babylonians temporarily withdrew to deal with the Egyptians near the end of King Zedekiah’s reign Under General Titus the Roman forces returned in 70 C E in increased numbers and laid siege to the city, now crowded with Passover celebrants Siege banks were thrown up by the Romans, and a
When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?—Part Two - JW. ORG 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 answers to questions that have puzzled some readers Part One
Jerusalém e o templo de Salomão - JW. ORG No diagrama da página 21, a Cidade de Davi aparece em vermelho Durante os reinados de Davi e de Salomão, a cidade se expandiu para o norte, incluindo Ofel (em verde) e o monte Moriá (em azul) (2Sa 5:7-9; 24:16-25) Naquele monte, Salomão construiu um lindo templo para Jeová Imagine multidões de adoradores afluindo ao “monte de Jeová” para as festividades anuais! (Za 8:3) A rede de
When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?—Part One - JW. ORG When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed? —Part One Why It Matters; What the Evidence Shows This is the first of two articles in consecutive issues of The Watchtower that discuss scholarly questions surrounding the date of the destruction of ancient Jerusalem This two-part series presents thoroughly researched and Bible-based answers to questions that have puzzled some readers “According to
He Rebuilt the Wall - JW. ORG In the face of ridicule, threats, and fear tactics, he rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem The opposition intensified When the wall reached half of its intended height, a threat came: Enemies were preparing to attack from all directions! Nehemiah took practical measures to guard the city Frustrated, the enemies abandoned the idea of a direct attack
What Is New Jerusalem in the Bible Book of Revelation? - JW. ORG What Is New Jerusalem? The Bible’s answer “New Jerusalem,” an expression that appears twice in the Bible, is a symbolic city that represents the group of Jesus’ followers who go to heaven to rule with him in God’s Kingdom (Revelation 3: 12; 21:2) The Bible shows that this group can also be called the bride of Christ
Jerusalem Destroyed by the Romans - JW. ORG Jerusalem’s destruction emphasizes the importance of paying attention to Bible prophecy Roman coins commemorating destruction of Jerusalem in 70 C E