In 587 BC, Judah faced a devastating event when the Babylonian Empire, led by King Nebuchadnezzar II, besieged Jerusalem. The city fell, leading to the destruction of the First Temple and significant loss of life. Many inhabitants were exiled to Babylon, marking the beginning of the Babylonian captivity, which profoundly impacted Jewish history and identity. This period is often seen as a pivotal moment in the transition of the Jewish people from a sovereign nation to a diasporic community.
The Southern Kingdom of Judah fell to Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar in 587 B.C.E. In July 587 B.C.E., the Babylonians broke through the walls of Jerusalem and one month later they burned down the Temple.
Zedekiah.
"Third year of the reign of Jehoakim, king of Judah". Daniel 1:1
Actually the hyksos took over Egypt and then they (the Hyksos) enslaved the Hebrews. In 722 B.C. the Assyrians enslaved the northern kingdom of Israel. In 587 BC the rest of Israel in southern kingdom of Judah were taken in exile by the Babylonians.
A:There was no king of Israel in the sixth century BCE, since Israel had ceased to exist in 722 BCE when conquered and destroyed by the Assyrians. The last king of Israel was Hoshea. The last king of Judah, when it was overrun in 587-586 BCE, was Zedekia.
63 bc
egyptians
Some have dated the 3 successive invasions of Judah by Babylon to be during the period of 604-586 BC. A more traditional starting year has been 597 BC.
Roman.
Judah and Israel
There are no pictures of the twelve tribes of Judah. The twelve tribes of Judah were said to exist after 1200 BC, before photography.
Solomon from 970 BCE to 930 BCE. Then the kingdom split into Israel and Judah each with a king. In Israel, Jeroboam I ruled. In Judah, Rehoboam ruled.