Search results
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.
Oct 1, 2011 · 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.
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.
After about four months of traveling, the Israelites get back to Jerusalem right on time. It is just 70 years since the city was destroyed, and the land was left completely empty of people. But though the Israelites are now back in their own country they will have some hard times, as we will learn next. Isaiah 44:28; 45:1-4; Ezra 1:1-11.
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 ...
In and Around Jerusalem Today. JERUSALEM —once the center of true worship of Jehovah God, but no longer the city bearing God’s name. Jerusalem lost its privileged position after it apostatized from the teachings of God’s Word and rejected the Messiah, Jesus. (Lu 13:34, 35) To this day, however, Jerusalem is of keen interest to lovers of ...
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.
CHAPTER 65 Teaching While Traveling to Jerusalem SECTION 4 Jesus’ Later Ministry in Judea Show more. CHAPTER 66 In Jerusalem for the Festival of Tabernacles CHAPTER 67 “Never Has Any Man Spoken Like This”
Hezekiah, the king of Judah, paid Sennacherib a lot of money to leave Jerusalem alone. Although Sennacherib took the money, he still sent his powerful army to attack Jerusalem. The people in the city were scared because the Assyrians were getting closer and closer. Then Hezekiah told them: ‘Don’t be afraid.
