Ancient history

What happened in 587 BCE?

587 BCE is significant for the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II, king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. This event marked a pivotal moment in Jewish history and led to the Babylonian exile, where many Jews were forcibly taken to Babylonia. The destruction of the First Temple symbolized the end of the First Jewish Commonwealth and had far-reaching consequences for Jewish religious, cultural, and national identity.