Question

Explain the fall and captivity of Jerusalem

Answer 1

Explanation:

589 BC, Nebuchadnezzar II laid siege to Jerusalem, culminating in the destruction of the city and its temple in the summer of 587 or 586 BC.

Siege of Jerusalem

Part of the Jewish–Babylonian war (601–586 BC)

Nebuchadnezzar camp outside Jerusalem. Famine in the city.jpg

Nebuchadnezzar camps outside Jerusalem. The citizens starve and are reduced to cannibalism. (Petrus Comestor's "Bible Historiale"), 1372

Date 589 to 587 BC

Location

Jerusalem

Result Babylonian victory, destruction of Jerusalem, fall of Kingdom of Judah

Belligerents

Kingdom of Judah

Neo-Babylonian Empire

Commanders and leaders

Zedekiah

Nebuchadnezzar II

Strength

Much fewer

Unknown

Casualties and losses

Many slain, 4,200 others taken to captivity

Unknown