may 1, 586 BC - Sack of Jerusalem and First Jewish Temple: 586 BC
Description:
Gessius Florus seized silver from the temple when tax revenues were low in Judea. This action began the First Jewish Revolt. In the end the Romans defeated the revolt, and the Roman soldiers destroyed the Temple.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 586 BC
Now
~ 2614 years ago