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The Roman destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem took place in 70 AD under the rule of the emperor Vespasian. The temple itself was destroyed by Titus, the son of Vespasian, who was the general in charge of the siege.

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Who destroyed the Jewish temple in Jerusalem?

The First Temple built by Solomon was destroyed by the Babylonians. The Second Temple built by Herod the Great was destroyed by the Romans.


Which emperor conquered Jerusalem?

Jerusalem had been under Roman domination well before the Roman Empire was founded, but the Jewish Revolt was crushed and the Second Temple destroyed under the reign of the emperor Vespasian.


The city of Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans?

Jerusalem was destroyed twice:By the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCEBy the Romans under Titus in 70 CEIsraeli archaeologists are uncovering many proofs of occupation from Roman times. The Temple and the fortress Antonia were destroyed and a lot of the area around them, and of course, parts of the walls when they were breached. They even renamed Jerusalem calling it Aelia Capitolina


Was Titus an evangelist?

No, he was a Roman emperor. Even though the Jewish temple was destroyed under his invasion of Jerusalem, he more than likely never even heard of Jesus, Christianity, and he certainly never had access to the New Testament.


When was the first temple of Jerusalem destroyed?

586 B.C.Jerusalem was destroyed in 607 B.C By the babylonians under NebuchadnezzarThe jewish nation was taken into captivity in Babylon for 70 yearsCyrus defeated the babylonian empire in 539 B.C539 B.C is a pivital date and cannot be disputed2 years later Cyrus released the jews and gave them the go ahead to go and rebuld Jerusalem in the year 537 B.C"Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid" Isa. 44:2870 years from 537 B.C to 607 B.C = 70 Years so it was 607 B.C and not 586 B.CThe 70 years were fulfilled when the Jews returned to Jerusalem in the first year of Cyrus of Persia SEE 2 Chr. 36:22-23, Ezra 1:1-4

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Who destroyed the Jerusalem?

The Roman army destroyed the temple in Jerusalem under the future emperor Titus, who captured the city.


Who destroyed the Jewish temple in Jerusalem?

The First Temple built by Solomon was destroyed by the Babylonians. The Second Temple built by Herod the Great was destroyed by the Romans.


Who was the Roman Emperor who ordered the destruction of Jerusalem?

Jerusalem was never destroyed, it was the temple that was destroyed. Jerusalem, or course, suffered damage during the siege and final capture, but the city itself was not destroyed. In fact, the ancient sources say that the temple was destroyed by accident. This capture of Jerusalem came about under the emperor Vespasian by his son Titus.


Which emperor conquered Jerusalem?

Jerusalem had been under Roman domination well before the Roman Empire was founded, but the Jewish Revolt was crushed and the Second Temple destroyed under the reign of the emperor Vespasian.


The city of Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans?

Jerusalem was destroyed twice:By the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCEBy the Romans under Titus in 70 CEIsraeli archaeologists are uncovering many proofs of occupation from Roman times. The Temple and the fortress Antonia were destroyed and a lot of the area around them, and of course, parts of the walls when they were breached. They even renamed Jerusalem calling it Aelia Capitolina


Who destroyed Solomon's Temple?

that would be the first temple so it was the Babylonians, the second one was destroyed by the Romans.


Who built the Hebrew temple at Jerusalem?

The Jews built the Temple under the authority of King Solomon.


When was Jerusalem destructed?

Jerusalem was destroyed twice:By the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCEBy the Romans under Titus in 70 CE


Under what king did the Babylonians destroy the Temple of Jerusalem?

The Babylonians under KingNebuchadnezzardestroyed Jerusalem includingSolomon's Temple, which wasaround587 BCE.2 Kings 25:9 --He [Nebuchadnezzar] set fire to the temple of the Lord, the royal palace and all the houses of Jerusalem. Every important building he burned down.


Does Solomon's temple still exist?

No. It was destroyed by the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar in 586 B.C. It stood for 374 years, but due to rampant disobedience, God allowed His people to be placed in captivity for 70 years. A second lesser Temple was built under Ezra and Nehemiah, finished in 515 B.C. As prophesied by Haggai, the Temple was greatly enlarged under Herod the Great just previous & during the time of Christ, but was destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D.


Was Titus an evangelist?

No, he was a Roman emperor. Even though the Jewish temple was destroyed under his invasion of Jerusalem, he more than likely never even heard of Jesus, Christianity, and he certainly never had access to the New Testament.


What happened to the wall of Jerusalem?

This question is nebulous. Jerusalem has been built or modified over 26 times and razed to the ground 13 times. There were many walls involved in this process and it would be mindless to try to cover all of them. Please narrow your focus.