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
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
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
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
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 and the Temple Jesus Knew - JW. ORG During his ministry, Jesus was present at festivals in Jerusalem, where he often taught crowds He twice drove out money changers and merchants from the temple courtyard
The Nations Surrounding Ancient Jerusalem—Map and Time Line 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 Nebuchadnezzar attacks Tyre for 13 years He conquers mainland Tyre, but the island-city remains 602
Jesus and His Family Travel to Jerusalem | Life of Jesus Trips to Jerusalem for the three annual festivals were joyful events for all (Deuteronomy 16:15) During those travels, Jesus would see different parts of the land, learn about its geography, and meet fellow worshippers from other regions What memorable trips to make!