Question

Who was the king at the time of siege of jerusalem?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Siege of Jerusalem was a military campaign carried out by Nebuchadnezzar II, king of Babylon in 597 BC. In 605 BC, he defeated Pharaoh Necho at the Battle of Carchemish, and subsequently invaded Judah. According to the Nebuchadnezzar Chronicle, King Jehoiakim of Judah rebelled against Babylonian rule, but Nebuchadnezzar captured the city and installed Zedekiah as ruler.

Siege of Jerusalem

Part of Jewish–Babylonian war (601–587 BC)

Date c. 597 BC

Location

Jerusalem

Result Babylon takes and despoils Jerusalem; Babylonian victory

Belligerents

Judah

Neo-Babylonian Empire

Commanders and leaders

Jehoiakim

Jeconiah

Nebuchadnezzar II

Strength

Much fewer

Unknown

Casualties and losses

Many slain, others taken to captivity

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