Brief History of Jerusalem; Part 1

Jerusalem is the eternal capital of Israel.....it is the city of hope.....a city sacred to the Jews, Christians and the Moslems. The city existed before David captured it.In the days of Abraham the Holy city was called Salem " peace". Gen 14:8 and it was called Jebus. Judges 19:10. It is called Zion ( IKings 8:1); the holy city ( Neh 11:1); the city of God ( Ps. 46: 4)...... A brief outline of this city's 3000 years of history King David captured the city of Jebus, that is Jerusalem ( Judges 19: 10), the stronghold or fortress of the Jebusites round B.C 1010/ B.C 1000.II Sam 5: 6 - 9. He then took residence in the fortress ( fortress of Zion, also known as the City of David).

Jerusalem bacame the capital of the united Kingdom of Israel. Later David purchased the threshingfloor of Araunah on Mount Moriah to the north......a cite on which Solomon built the temple. II Sam 24:16 - 24.

After the death of Solomon B.C 975? the united Kingdom split into two kingdoms;the Northern Kingdom ( Israel) and the Southern Kingdom ( Judah). Jerusalem became the capital of Judah.

Jerusalem and the temple threatened.

In B.C 922 ( others say B.C 952) Shishak ( Sheshanq), the king of Egypt, captured Jerusalem in the 5th year of Rehoboam and took away the treasures of the temple.I Kings 14: 25; II Chron 12: 2 - 12.

In the 14 th year of Hezekiah B.C 701, Sennacherub, king of Assyria, laid siege to Jerusalem.But the Lord delivered the City. II Kings 18: 13 - 19: 1 - 36.

The Babylonian period

In B.C 606/B.C 605 Nebuchadnezzar, after his victory over the Egyptians at Charchemish, came into Jerusalem, and for 3 years ( B.C 605 - B.C 602) Jehoiakim was forced to submit to his rule. II Kings 24:1; II Chron 36: 6.

In B.C 602 Nebuchadnezzar carried off to Babylon Jehoiakim and part of the vessels of the temple II Chron 36:5 - 8; Dan 1:1-2.

In B.C 597 Nebuchadnezzar, in the 8th year of his reign, came up against Jerusalem and besieged it.He carried off to Babylon Jehoiachin and those in the palace and the treasures of the temple and the treasures of the palace.II Kings 24:10-16; II Chron 36: 9, 10.

Fall of Jerusalem

In B.C 586, 11 years later, Nebuchadnezzar came up against Jerusalem and besieged it for 2 years ( 9th - 11th year of Sedekia).Sedekia is captured in the plains near Jericho and deported to Babylon.II Kings 25:1 - 7.

The Babylonian forces destroyed the temple, the palace and the houses in Jerusalem and tore down the walls and carried away the people who were left in the city.Only the poor remained in the land of Judah.II Kings 25:8-21.

B.C 539....Babylon captured by Cyrus the king of Persia.

The Persian Period

Cyrus, king of Persia commands the Jewish exiles to return to their land and to build the temple.Ezra 1:1-11.

The first group of exiles under Zerubbabel return to the city in B.C 538/B.C 536.

Rebuilding of the temple - The holy construction is completed in B.C 515/B.C 516.

Another group of exiles under Ezra return to Jerusalem in B.C 458. Rebuilding of the walls under Nehemia B.C 445/B.C 444.Neh 1:1- 7:1 - 73.

The Hellenestic Period

B.C 333 - B.C 323.Palestine under Alexander the Great.It is said he visited Jerusalem in B.C 332.

B.C 320 Jerusalem captured by Ptolemy I Soter of Egypt.

B.C 198 The Seleucides under Antiochus III the Great defeat the Egyptians under Scopas.He takes Jerusalem.

B.C 175 - B.C 164 Antiochus IV, the Epiphanes, persecutes the Jews and desecrates the temple.

The rise and revolt of the Maccabees.Hasmonean Rule B.C 168 - B.C 37. Mattathias and his sons led the revolt against the Hellenizing policies of Antiochus Epiphanes he was attempting to impose on the Jews in order to abolish the Jewish faith. Judas who succeeded Mattathias defeated the Syrian army and other armies sent against him.He delivered the Jews and Jerusalem. He recovered, purified and rededicated the temple, restored the law and instituted the feast of Dedication ( Hanukkah - Feast of the Lights) in B.C 164.

The Maccabees....the family that established the Hasmonean Rule re-established Jewish independance - only for a short period of time.

The Roman Period

B.C 63 Pompey captures Jerusalem.

B.C 54 ( 55) Crassus pillages the temple.

B.C 37 Herod, the Idumean, with the support of the Rome captures Judea and Jerusalem. He dies in B.C 4. His son Archelaus rules in Judea. B.C 4 - A.D 6. Matt 2: 22.

Author of this article is Owen Noome. View more articles at http://www.allexplore.com/id297.htm

---

Finding God in the Clouds

It was a cool August night during the Summer before... Read More

What Does The Religious Right Really Want?

What does the Religious Right really want? Well, besides power,... Read More

The Moment of Truth

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated to all of Israel,... Read More

What Jesus Expects of You and Me

Sometimes it is hard to know where to start even... Read More

Your Focus Determines Your Reality

"Your focus determines your reality", this famous line was spoken... Read More

Praying Hands - Are You Using Yours Correctly?

Do you find prayer intimidating? Have you ever said, "I... Read More

The Word: What has it Changed in You Lately?

In Matthew 13 Jesus relates a paprable to His disciples.... Read More

In the Wake of Katrina: For Mature Christians Only!

One reason the rescue and relief effort regarding Katrina has... Read More

Consider, The Past, Present and Future?

Consider the past. A time when we were prosperous and... Read More

What I?m Giving Up for Lent?

Don't worry I'm not going off into religious rantings. ?Having... Read More

Learn How to Be Delivered From Witchcraft, Drugs, Sexual Perversion, Pain and all Addictions.

Exposing Hidden SinFor nothing is secret that shall not be... Read More

Imagine

Some people imagine what glory will behold them at the... Read More

The Rapture

... Read More

The Emmaus Journal ~ What Kingdom Are You Looking For?

The Emmaus Journal What Kingdom Are You Looking For?The awe... Read More

Obsessed with Armageddon

More and more today people are showing an obsession about... Read More

Christian Book Stores are a Great Indicator of the Popularity of the Religion in Demography

Have you ever wondered how exactly would someone find out... Read More

Rebuilding Society and The Tax Protest Movement

Rebuilding society and the tax protest movement: A Biblical Opinion... Read More

Mirrors of Reality

Have you ever looked into a mirror and wondered what... Read More

Let Her Be Covered Part Two

The framework for the message this morning will consist of... Read More

What If We Are Getting Paid For Prayer (Salat)...

What will be the effect on general public if the... Read More

God Will Forgive Your Sins

This was an article I did for a friend of... Read More

As The Storm Clouds Gather

Revelation 20:8-20:9 Jesus warned us of a time of great... Read More

Divine Power/Jesus is over Everything

Divine power is so great, Paul an apostle of Christ... Read More

Kingdom of Heaven

Kingdom of Heaven is Ridley Scott's way of trying to... Read More

3 Clues To Know Where You Fit In Ministry Part 1

Clue Number 1: You Have TalentYou were born with at... Read More

Jesus Christ, King of the Jews

In 132 CE, Simon Bar Kosiba organized and led a... Read More

The Freemasonic Order of the Golden Centurion

I think most people who will read this will not... Read More

Politics and Christianity

Revelation 20:1-20:10Politics and Christianity - there has been many an... Read More

7 Bowl Judgements

There is now one more set of 7 judgments God... Read More

Muhammad

FAITH THAT MOVES MOUNTAINS:The Way of the Peaceful Warrior is... Read More

Signs and Symbols

In the year 2005, the American Constitution has put into... Read More

Russia and Her Allies Will Attack Israel

This next event will be a major one! The Bible... Read More

Josephs Life?a Series of Coincidences

One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the... Read More