What happened to Jerusalem? The Roman armies returned, led by Vespasian and his son Titus -this time numbering 60,000 soldiers. They advanced on the city prior to the Passover of 70 C.E., trapping both residents and pilgrims who had flocked there for the celebration. Roman troops denuded the district of trees and build a wall of pointed stakes, just as Jesus had foretold. After about five months, the city fell.
Titus ordered that the temple be preserved; but the soldier torched it, and the place was torn down by stone-precisely as Jesus had predicted. According to Josephus, some 1,100,000 Jews and Proselytes died, the majority from starvation and pestilence, and another 97,000 were taken prisoner. Many were sent to Rome as slaves. If you visit Rome today, you can tour the famous Colosseum, which was finished by Titus after the campaign in Judea. You can also see the Arch of Titus, which commemorates the conquest of Jerusalem. Yes, Bible prophecy is trustworthy in every detail. How important then, that we take to heart what it says about the future!
Next time: Rome in Bible History - Trustworthy Prophecy
From the jw.org publication
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