#king Nebuchadnezzar II

[dadaonice]

The Ishtar Gate in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.

#Ishtar Gate #photography #eighth gate #inner city #babylon #history #Hillah #Babil Governorate #iraq #king Nebuchadnezzar II #structure #glazed bricks #bricks #blue #art #animals #deities #colored bricks #low relief #Robert Koldewey #berlin #Pergamon Museum #dragons #gate

[dejahisashmom]

The Ishtar Gate and the Deities of Babylon | Ancient Origins

The Ishtar Gate is very beautiful. It was important to the Babylonians. Ishtar was one of the Babylonians most important deities.

https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-asia/ishtar-gate-deities-001868

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#1902 #Abzu #Adad #Akitu #Akkadian #April 1 #Assyrian #Auroch #Babylon #Babylonians #Bulls #Dragons #Inanna #Ishtar #Ishtar Gate #Kha b-Nissan #King Nebuchadnezzar II #Lions #March 21 #Marduk #Mushussu #Noruz #Robert Koldewey #Roman Emperor Elagabalus #Seleucid Period #Sirrush #Sumer #Syrian #Tiamat

[cuties-in-codices]

the madness of nebuchadnezzar

in an illustrated copy of the bible commentary "postilla super totam bibliam" by nicholas of lyra, freiburg im breisgau, c. 1393

source: Basel, Universitätsbibl., A II 5, fol. 86v

#14th century #the madness of nebuchadnezzar #nicholas of lyra #postilla super totam bibliam #book of daniel #nebuchadnezzar #Nebuchadnezzar II #wild people #wild man #madness #kings #medieval art

[popsixsquishcicerolipschitz]

Nimetullah Atal Retweeted

Kürt Tarihi ve Kültürü

@BitlisName

Jul 7

Babil Kralı II. Nebukadnezar, Kürt Prensesi Amytis için inşa ettiği asma bahçelerinde... 1500-1600'lerde Nebukadnezar'ın Kürt olduğu halk arasında yaygın bir görüştü. Osmanlı Seyyahı Evliya Çelebi'de Babil Kralına 'Kürt' demiştir.

King of Babylon II. Nebuchadnezzar in the hanging gardens he built for the Kurdish Princess Amytis... In the 1500s-1600s, it was a common opinion among the people that Nebuchadnezzar was a Kurd. The Ottoman traveler Evliya Çelebi also called the Babylonian King 'Kurd'.

#Nimetullah Atal #Kürt Tarihi ve Kültürü #@BitlisName #July 7 #2022 #Kürt Prensesi Amytis #Princess Amytis #King of Babylon II #Babil Krali II #Nebukadnezar #Nebuchadnezzar #The Hanging Gardens of Babylon #Kurdish Princess #Evliya Çelebi #Evliya Çelebi'de #Babylonian King

[aphroditelovesu]

The Lost Queen - XI

— summary: You woke up near a military camp without remembering how and why you got there, you didn’t understand why they were dressed like ancient Greeks, all you knew was that you weren’t safe and you needed to get out of that place as soon as possible. Too bad for you that you found yourself attracting unwanted attention from the Macedonian King and he won’t let you go so easily.

— genre: yandere, dark!au.

— warnings: time travel, obsessive and possessive behavior, murder, mention of torture, kidnapping, angst, fluffy (very rarely), dub-con, possibly smut.

— pairing: yandere!alexander the great x female!reader, yandere!generals x female!reader.

— word count: 2,268.

— tag list: @devils-blackrose, @faerykingdom, @hadesnewpersephone, @mariaelizabeth21-blog1 , @kadu-5607, @zoleea-exultant, @borntoexplore11-blog, @silmawensgarden.

— the lost queen series masterlist.

Chapter 11

In agitated and pulsating Babylon, life flowed incessantly, without pause for rest. Its inhabitants were driven by an inexhaustible energy, immersed in different activities that filled their days. Under a sky permeated with seduction, the city exuded an irresistible charm, conquering all who dared to cross its limits. And in the midst of this frenzy, the Hanging Gardens stood majestically, silent witnesses to the magnificence and beauty of the city.

The city's famous Hanging Gardens not only added beauty to the urban scenery, but also aroused admiration in everyone who looked at them. It was said that it was one of the Seven Wonders and that it should be worshiped.

The story of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon was even more fascinating.

A long time ago, in ancient Babylon, the powerful king Nebuchadnezzar II reigned. He ruled firmly, but also had a sensitive heart for the beauty and well-being of his people. However, his wife, Queen Amytis, felt a deep nostalgia for her homeland, the lush mountainous region of Persia, where gardens were abundant.

To gladden the queen's heart and create a grand gift, King Nebuchadnezzar II ordered the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Built into a magnificent structure of raised terraces, these gardens were designed to recreate the exuberance and serenity of Persian gardens amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.

The architects and engineers worked tirelessly, bringing to life a true verdant paradise in the heart of Babylon. Using an intricate network of water channels and irrigation systems, they managed to flow water from the depths of the Euphrates River to the highest terraces, nourishing the exotic plants and leafy trees.

When the Hanging Gardens were finally completed, they became a breathtaking spectacle for all who beheld them. The terraces were adorned with a dazzling array of fragrant flowers, fruit trees and lush greenery, creating a haven of peace and beauty for their beloved Queen.

It was a beautiful city, with a rich and vivid history. It would be a shame if the city fell into the hands of the savage Macedonians. The Persians believed that if the city fell into enemy hands, then the entire Empire would be doomed.

Darius knew this, he was more aware that if something happened to the city, everything would be lost. His defeat in the last battle had already been crushing, he could not be defeated again.

The Persian King sighed, frustrated and sat down on the chair in front of the table full of maps. He poured some wine into his glass and drank it, rubbing his temples irritably. He would have to do something quickly about this or risk losing everything.

The tent flap was opened and Darius frowned when he saw his detestable relative, Bessus. The man smiled mischievously and approached his King.

"You look terrible." Bessus commented, as he took a seat in front of Darius and grabbed some wine for himself.

Darius didn't respond, just drank his wine.

One side of Bessus' mouth quirked up and he chuckled, "You look tense."

"I am tense." Darius grumbled, adjusting his posture. He could never show himself weak in front of this relative of his.

"I can see that," Bessus murmured, stroking his black beard, "Maybe you need some good news."

Darius looked up and looked at Bessus, curious.

"Ah, have I piqued your interest?" Bessus laughed.

"Say it at once."

Bessus placed the glass on the table and smiled like a predator, "Our friend, Alexander, recently got married."

Darius raised his eyebrow, clearly interested in where this conversation was going.

"A certain (Y/N), from what the spies told me."

(Y/N)? It was a different name, one he didn't remember ever hearing.

"And who would this be (Y/N)?" Darius asked, placing the glass on the table.

"Someone who can be useful to us." Bessus licked his lips, as if savoring the idea. Darius stopped himself from shuddering.

"And how could she be useful? She's just his wife."

"That's why, my King. She's his wife and from what I've heard, he seems to care a lot about her. I've heard rumors that he almost killed his own General because of her."

Darius thought. Maybe she could be of help after all. If Alexander really cared so much about her, there would be an advantage.

"And from what my spies are saying, she could be pregnant." Bessus said, rubbing his hands together.

"And what do you suggest I do with this information?"

Bessus laughed darkly, "Bring her to us, Darius. I have spies ready to infiltrate the Macedonian camp, one word from you and she will be brought to us."

Darius didn't like the idea of kidnapping a pregnant woman, but these were desperate times. He could not suffer another humiliating defeat to Alexander. These were war times, after all. And all is fair in war.

Darius nodded hesitantly, "Do it."

Bessus smiled widely and stood up, turning his back to Darius.

"Bessus," Darius called in a serious, lethal voice, "Don't hurt her."

Bessus nodded, "I won't."

As Bessus exited his tent, Darius sighed loudly. He wasn't sure what he had ordered, but he knew it was too late to reverse it. He could not show weakness in front of his soldiers. Not now.

He needed to relax and so he called a name, "Bagoas."

Darius didn't even blink when the eunuch appeared in front of him and began to remove his overcoat. He needed this to clear his mind about what he was about to do.

The women looked terrified.

You felt sorry for the Persian women, the captives. It was obvious what would happen to them and you felt sick to your stomach just thinking about their possible fate. Although Alexander had prohibited rape, it was inevitable.

You would have to talk to him about it. It was unacceptable and since you were the Queen, you would have something to say about it.

You watched the Persian royal family carefully. After Darius's defeat at the Battle of Issus, he left his mother, wife and daughters behind. You already knew this story and couldn't help but be curious as you watched the women.

You were next to Hephaestion and Alexander, who were also watching the women carefully. At least these wouldn't suffer a bad fate.

Not now, at least.

The oldest of the women, who you immediately recognized as Sisygambis, the mother of Darius, approached Hephaestion and fell at his feet, prostrating herself and begging for mercy.

You bit back a laugh when you saw how Hephaestion's eyes widened in surprise.

"Please, Grand King, I ask that you spare my granddaughters..." The woman muttered, as she still had her face lowered in her hands on the floor of the tent. Hephaestion muttered something under his breath and looked desperately at Alexander.

Sisygambis turned pale when she realized her mistake, fearing that she had offended the King by mistaking him for a mere general.

Alexander decided to say something, "Don't worry, mother. He's also Alexander."

You held back a laugh when you heard the well-known words of Alexander the Great. It was like watching a movie in first person.

Alexander turned to you, "And here is my wife and Queen, (Y/N)."

You blushed a little at being called that. It was still strange and you were sure it would take a while to get used to being called that.

Straightening your posture, you smiled gently at the women, who watched you carefully. With a calm and serene tone of voice, you greeted them, ''It's a pleasure and an honor to meet you.''

Sisygambis smiled and nodded at her granddaughters, who bowed at you.

You waved your hands, "No, no. Don't worry about it, it's not necessary."

They seemed a little disoriented and confused, but they respected your request. Alexander seemed satisfied and began talking to the women.

You didn't pay much attention when you felt a wave of nausea. You bottled it up and held firm, but you knew full well what that could mean.

After your wedding night a few weeks ago, you continued to share a bed with Alexander a few times and, obviously, there were no contraceptives available and a very high chance of you being pregnant was plaguing you.

You didn't know what you were supposed to think about this. Having children had never been a goal of yours, sure, you had thought about it before, but the idea of actually expecting was scary.

You considered yourself too young to be a mother and the current scenario definitely didn't help. By the gods, you were more than two thousand years in the past, married to one of the greatest conquerors in history and possibly pregnant.

It all seemed like a very bad joke.

And there are still conflicts to be resolved. Cleitus had recovered well and an understanding between him and Alexander was made, it seems, the General forgave Alexander for trying to kill him and everything would return to normal between them. There was tension between the generals over this, but it seemed like everything would be fine.

Thanks to Hephaestion's diplomatic skills.

And there was the matter of Perdiccas.

You sighed just thinking about him. You hadn't spoken in weeks, he seemed determined to ignore you and you'd be lying if you said it didn't hurt you. You had felt something for him, but it seemed to become less and less the further away you were.

You missed him. He was one of the first, no, the first to be kind to you and someone you thought could become a friend, an ally.

But now he avoided you like the Devil avoided the Cross. When you were forced to be in the same room, he would remain silent and avoid your eyes. And when you spoke to him, he only spoke short, sharp words.

There was no longer that warmth, that kindness that you shared before.

You missed him. A lot.

But that was his choice and you would have to live with it. If he wanted to pretend that nothing ever happened between you, that you were mere acquaintances, you would do it. He could be stubborn, but you were more so.

And you couldn't put yourself at risk, not now when there was a chance you could be pregnant. This was for yourself and for this possible child.

You closed your eyes and pressed your hand over your stomach. Fearing for the uncertain future.

Perdiccas knew this was treason.

He was very aware that what he was doing could lead to him being sentenced to death. He knew it but he didn't care.

It was a crime of treason, a serious betrayal against his King, against his childhood friend and his beloved Macedonia.

But he didn't care. Something inside him just exploded on your wedding day and he knew there was nothing he could do to destroy that uncomfortable feeling.

He was jealous and angry. Jealous that Alexander had you in every way and angry with you and himself. Anger at you because you didn't choose to run away with him and at himself for not insisting.

But he was hurt, feeling betrayed. Perdiccas thought you liked him, maybe you could even be falling in love with him, but you chose Alexander over him.

And he hated you for it.

He loved you, Perdiccas knew he loved you. You awakened feelings he had never felt before for anyone and he wanted you. He wanted you just for himself, he wanted to be able to love you and adore you like the Queen you were.

You could have been happy together, just the two of you and with children in the future. Perdiccas could envision a happy future with you. You playing with his children while he watched.

You could have had a life next to each other.

But you chose to throw it all away and Perdiccas wouldn't allow it.

You would be his, one way or another.

These words repeated in the General's mind as he stealthily approached your tent with Persian spies at his side.

The camp was dark and strangely silent. Even the swashbuckling soldiers were silent.

Alexander would not share his tent today, he had much work to do with Hephaestion and Ptolemy.

It would be the perfect opportunity.

He waved his hand and the spies quickly knocked out two guards who were assigned to protect you.

Perdiccas was sure you would be asleep at this time. With silent steps, he lifted the flap of the tent and entered it, moving silently inside to where your cot was located.

He smiled like a fool in love when he saw you, asleep. You were covered by a thin blanket and your sleep seemed restless. He looked at the Persian spies and nodded.

It was now.

One of the spies approached you with a piece of fabric in his hand that had some kind of poison on it that would keep you asleep for as long as necessary.

When the cloth was placed under your nose, you woke up with a start and tried to scream, but the spy covered your mouth and pressed the cloth harder against your nose. Eventually, you stopped struggling and your eyes grew heavy, until they closed.

Perdiccas approached you and picked you up carefully. He smiled widely when he glimpsed your beauty.

Now was the time to finally have you for himself.

— lady l: WE'RE BACK, BABY! I know it took me a while to get back to this fanfic and I apologize for that. But we're back and the updates will continue as before! I hope you enjoyed this chapter and… Well, what happens now? I leave the doubt in the air… See you soon!

#the lost queen #tlq #yandere history #history #yandere historical characters #yandere alexander the great #yandere alexander the great x reader #alexander the great x reader #fanfic #long fanfic #yandere au

[istodayajewishholiday]

22 December 2023 - 10 Tevet 5784

Yes, today is the Tenth of Tevet (Asarah B’Tevet). On this day in 588 BCE, the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II began the siege of Jerusalem that eventually culminated in the destruction of the First Temple.

In commemoration of this event, some observe a fast from daybreak to nightfall.

The Tenth of Tevet is also observed by some as a general Kaddish/mourning day for victims of the Holocaust, especially for relatives of victims for whom the yahrtzeit (anniversary of death) is unknown.

Shabbat begins at sundown.

#judaism #jumblr #fasting

[meret118]

around 530 BCE, princess and priestess Ennigaldi-Nanna of the Neo-Babylonian empire curated the world's first known public museum.

Situated in Ur, or modern-day Dhi Qar Governorate of Iraq, this museum contained artifacts belonging to Southern Mesopotamia. Many of the pieces that were exhibited were actually excavated by Ennigaldi-Nanna's father, King Nabonidus, or collected by the former King Nebuchadnezzar. Ennigaldi-Nanna helped organize all of these objects to inform and share the history of the empire.

Born sometime before 547 BCE, Ennigaldi-Nanna was the daughter of King Nabonidus, ruler of the Neo-Babylonian empire. Her name means “Nanna requests an entu” and was likely given to her after she assumed the role of entu, or high priestess, of Ur. She was the first entu in six centuries and held significant importance in Ur.

While most of her duties revolved around serving as a “human wife” to the moon god Sin, she also oversaw a school for priestesses and managed part of the temple complex of Ur.

. . .

This museum contained artifacts excavated by Nabonidus and some that were collected by Nebuchadnezzar II. They included a ceremonial mace head, a Kassite boundary marker called a kudurru, and part of a statue of the Sumerian king Shulgi, among many other objects, the oldest of which dated to around the 20th century BCE. Ennigaldi-Nanna was believed to have curated all of the artifacts and assigned labels to the collections. In fact, these ancient “museum labels” were inscribed onto clay cylinders in three different languages, one of which was Sumerian. There was even an early form of museum catalogs that were inscribed on tablets.

More at the link.

#feminism #History #Museums

[socialjusticeinamerica]

#science #history #archeology #magnetic field #magnetosphere #Mesopotamia

[fdelopera]

Musings on Asarah B'Tevet, 5784

In addition to the beginning of Shabbat, yesterday (Friday) was also the Tenth of Tevet (עשרה בטבת, Asarah B'Tevet), a Jewish holiday and a minor fast day.

The fast commemorates the siege of Jerusalem by King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon, which began on the 10th day of the month of Tevet in 588 BCE, and ultimately led to the destruction of the Temple of Solomon (the First Temple) in Jerusalem on Tisha B'Av in 586 BCE.

Yes, Jewish history, Jewish holidays, and Jewish cultural memory go back thousands and thousands of years to Bronze Age and Iron Age Jerusalem.

Our cultural memory ties us to Jews who fought to defend Jerusalem against the Babylonians... And that time, we lost. Jerusalem was destroyed. We were taken captive. We were dragged against our will to a foreign land, to live as an underclass in Babylonian society...

And yet through it all, we retained who we are. We retained our identity as Jews. We did not succumb to assimilation and cultural death in polytheistic Babylon.

Instead, we declared, Shema Yisrael Adonai eloheinu Adonai ehad. Hear O Yisrael, the Lord is our G-d, the Lord is One.

Our captivity in Babylon made us more determined to be Jews, not less.

The Babylonian exile and the subsequent return to Jerusalem when the Persians under Cyrus the Great defeated Babylon saw a flourishing of Jewish culture. That is when we rebuilt the Second Temple. That is also when our forefathers edited much of the Torah into the form that we know it today. The Judaism that we practice today owes so much to that time period when we had to define what it means to be a Jew.

That is one of the beautiful things about Jews and the Jewish community throughout history, all the way up to the present day. When we are up against existential threats to our very existence, we come together. We unite. When we Jews face adversity, we face it together.

#jewish history #judaism #jumblr #jewish holidays #jewblr #babylonian exile #jewish and proud #NOTE: I report and block antisemites. If any antisemites comment on this post you will be reported and blocked. You have been warned.

[ancientorigins]

Despite their fame, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon remain a mystery. Apart from contemporary descriptions shockingly little evidence has been found of their existence.

#Babylon #Hanging Gardens #Seven Wonders #Babylonian #Nebuchadnezzar #Nebuchadnezzar II #ancient #history #ancient origins

[paganimagevault]

Scythian archers 400 BCE. Gold sew-on clothing appliqué in the form of two Scythian archers back to back, probably blood-brothers. Possibly of Greek manufacture for Scythian buyer.

"Babylonian texts frequently mention gimirrāya (literally “Cimmerians”). The reference is probably to members of the Saka (Scythian) tribes of Central Asia, who spoke one of the Old Iranian dialects. In Achaemenid Babylonia they served in the king’s army. Among the Sakai in the Persian army in Babylonia were those whose job it was to guard the boats carrying official cargoes by order of the Persian administration. A document of the year 524 mentions Scythians with the Iranian names Usukaya and Tattakkaya (M. A. Dandamayev, “Saka Soldiers on Ships,” Iranica Antiqua 22, 1982, pp. 101-02).

As early as the seventh century B.C. the Scythians had mounted raids on Western Asia, and a Scythian influence on Babylonian armor is noticeable even before the Persian conquest of Mesopotamia. The soldiers of Nebuchadnezzar II and Nabonidus were often equipped with Scythian bows, Scythian bronze- and iron-tipped arrows, and various other Scythian items including Scythian harnesses for their horses. In the pre-Persian levels at Babylon archeologists have found bronze arrowheads of the Scythian type. These technological borrowings occurred because the Scythian bows were vastly superior to the Babylonian in their ballistic qualities (M. A. Dandamayev, “Data of the Babylonian Documents from the 6th to the 5th Centuries B.C. on the Sakas,” in Prolegomena to the Sources on the History of Pre-Islamic Central Asia, ed. J. Harmatta, Budapest, 1979, pp. 95-109)."

-taken from iranicaonline

#scythian #scythian gold #european art #sculpture #history #statue #art #antiquities #pagan #paganism #ancient art #archaeology #the british museum #museums #5th century bce

[dejahisashmom]

Could Ireland’s Cairn T Really Be the Tomb of the Prophet Jeremiah? | Ancient Origins

https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/could-ireland-s-cairn-t-really-be-tomb-prophet-jeremiah-008052

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#1902 #587 BC #Alexandria #Ark of the Covenant #Babylonians #Boyne Valley #Cairn T #Celtic #County Meath #Dublin #Egypt #England #First Temple #Halloween #High Kings of Ireland #Hill of the Witch #House of David #House of Windsor #Ireland #Irish #Jerusalem #Jewish Prophets #King Nebuchadnezzar #Loughcrew House #Matriarchy #North Africa #Phoenicians #Prophet Jeremiah #Queen Elizabeth II #Raiders of the Lost Ark

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Recreating facial features of "Alexander the Macedonian" using the digital system according to the shape of his face in carved statues.

Alexander the Great died in the palace of King Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon in Iraq in 323 BC, when he was only 32 years old.

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Alexander III of Macedon (20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon.

He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20.

He spent most of his ruling years conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Western Asia and Egypt.

By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India.

He was undefeated in battle. He is widely considered to be one of history's greatest and most successful military commanders.

#Alexander the Great #Alexander III of Macedon #Alexander the Macedonian #Archaeo Histories #Macedon #Ancient Greece #Ancient Empires

[kemetic-dreams]

Who was Lucifer before he became a fallen angel?

Nobody, Lucifer was never an angel, the name is the invention of Jerome after mistranslating a Hebrew word into Latin via Greek.

Lucifer in the Bible refers in fact to the King of Babylon, probably Nebuchadnezzar II. (Isaiah 14:4, 12)

You are likely thinking of Satan, but we don’t know his name, the Bible never tells us it. Satan isn’t a name, it’s a title, a Hebrew word that means resister or adversary. (Job chapters 1 and 2)

#satan #jerome #bible #hasatan #hebrew #adversary #lucifer #kemetic dreams #education #educators

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

Living His Word

Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel. — Daniel 1:9

Daniel is a good example from the Bible of what the favor of God can accomplish. Daniel was one of the young men of Judah's royal family and other noble families who had been brought to Babylon as captives by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. The Book of Daniel tells us that Daniel was "highly esteemed" by God (Daniel 10:19). Despite the fact that he lived in the midst of an evil pagan empire, and despite the fact that he maintained his spiritual integrity in that context, Daniel was given favor with the authorities of the realm and moved up the ranks as a result.

The favor of God can be described as the esteem and approval of God that leads to blessings of one kind or another. In Daniel's case, the favor of God led to favor with the official. Favor, however, can be manifested in many ways. For Mary, it meant being selected as the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:28-33). For Moses, it meant receiving God's continuing presence and guidance for leading the people of Israel (Exodus 33:12-17. For Noah, it meant being saved from the Great Flood (Genesis 6:8).

How does one get the favor of God? Isaiah 66:2 quotes God as saying, "These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word." God shows favor to those who seek His favor by loving Him, respecting Him, honoring Him, and taking delight in His Word. This does not mean one must be perfect. None of the people of the Bible who are recorded as receiving God's favor were perfect. It does mean, however, that one must have a heart for God. II Chronicles 16:9 says that "the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him."

One can also receive the favor of God simply by asking for it. Psalm 119 says, "I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise (Psalm 119:58 ESV). Today, as you live the life God has given you, why not ask Him for favor, like Jesus had, "with God and man" (Luke 2:52).

© 2016 by Bible League International

[istodayajewishholiday]

3 January 2023 - 10 Tevet 5783

Yes, today is the Tenth of Tevet (Asarah B’Tevet). On this day in 588 BCE, the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II began the siege of Jerusalem that eventually culminated in the destruction of the First Temple.

In commemoration of this event, some observe a fast from daybreak to nightfall.

The Tenth of Tevet is also observed by some as a general Kaddish/mourning day for victims of the Holocaust, especially for relatives of victims for whom the yahrtzeit (anniversary of death) is unknown.

#judaism #fasting