When was Jerusalem destroyed by Rome?
Roman armies under Titus destroy Jerusalem and the Second Temple, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy.
Fall of Jerusalem (AD 70) took place AD 70 at Jerusalem, during the Early Church period of Bible history. The account is recorded in Matthew 24:2 (KJV). Roman armies under Titus destroy Jerusalem and the Second Temple, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy.
"And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down." — Matthew 24:2 (KJV)
Forty years after Jesus foretold its fall, Roman armies under Titus besieged and burned Jerusalem and the Temple. Not one stone was left upon another, exactly as the Lord had said.
AD 70
Key KJV Scriptures
"And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down."
"And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles…"
Why It Matters
AD 70 closes the old covenant temple system and confirms Christ's prophetic word. The church, scattered by persecution and war, carried the gospel further into the nations.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Jesus predict the destruction of Jerusalem?
Yes. In Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21 He foretold both the Temple's fall and the great tribulation that followed.
When did fall of jerusalem (ad 70) happen?
Fall of Jerusalem (AD 70) is dated AD 70, placing it in the Early Church era of biblical history. See Matthew 24:2 (KJV).
Where did fall of jerusalem (ad 70) take place?
Scripture places fall of jerusalem (ad 70) at Jerusalem.
Who was involved in fall of jerusalem (ad 70)?
The key figures are Titus, The Jewish remnant, The early Christians.
Where is fall of jerusalem (ad 70) in the Bible?
You can read about it in Matthew 24:2, Luke 21:24 (King James Version).
Why does fall of jerusalem (ad 70) matter?
AD 70 closes the old covenant temple system and confirms Christ's prophetic word. The church, scattered by persecution and war, carried the gospel further into the nations.
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