jan 1, 597 BC - Babylonian Capture of Jerusalem
Description:
King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon captured Jerusalem after the rebellion of King Jehoiakim and the brief reign of his son Jehoiachin. Jehoiachin, members of the royal family, soldiers, craftsmen, and leading Judeans were deported to Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar installed Zedekiah as king of Judah. This was the first major Babylonian deportation from Jerusalem, preceding the final destruction of the city and First Temple roughly a decade later.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 597 BC
Now
~ 2625 years ago