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Jerusalem. (Je·ruʹsa·lem) [Possession (Foundation) of Twofold Peace]. The capital city of the ancient nation of Israel from the year 1070 B.C.E. onward. Following the division of the nation into two kingdoms (997 B.C.E.), Jerusalem continued as the capital of the southern kingdom of Judah.
He said: “You will receive power when the holy spirit comes upon you, and you will be witnesses of me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the most distant part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) In Jerusalem, where people had put Jesus to death, the news of his resurrection would be proclaimed first. From there, the message would radiate ...
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 ...
ANCIENT Jerusalem was the place where Jehovah chose to put his name. It served as both the center of pure worship and the seat of government for Israel. Kings ruling from Jerusalem were said to sit ‘on Jehovah’s throne.’ —1Ch 29:23. King David wrested the stronghold of Mount Zion from the Jebusites and made it his capital.
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.
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.
1 de nov. de 2011 · This two-part series presents thoroughly researched and Bible-based answers to questions that have puzzled some readers. Part One Established the Following Points: Secular historians say that Jerusalem was destroyed in 587 B.C.E. *. Bible chronology indicates that the destruction occurred in 607 B.C.E.
The New Jerusalem, together with Christ on his throne in this symbolic city, constitutes the “new heavens” that rule over the “new earth,” which is human society on earth. That the New Jerusalem is indeed a heavenly city is further supported by the vision of her that John beheld. Only a symbolic city could have the dimensions and ...
Jerusalem and the Temple Jesus Knew. SOON after Jesus’ birth, Joseph and Mary took him to the city where his heavenly Father had placed His name —Jerusalem. (Lu 2:22-39) At age 12, Jesus was again there, for the Passover. He amazed the teachers at the temple with his understanding. (Lu 2:41-51) Work on that temple complex, part of Herod the ...
In view of the foregoing, what may we conclude? When we examine Bible prophecies that were fulfilled on unfaithful Jerusalem, we may say, ‘This or that reminds us of what we see in Christendom today.’. But there appears to be no Scriptural basis for referring to Christendom as the antitypical Jerusalem. Return to chapter 16, paragraphs 12, 13.
