Archaeology · 8 · Josiah and Huldah

The Babylonian Chronicle records the date

Babylon's official annals say Nebuchadnezzar captured Jerusalem on the second of Addaru, March 16, 597 BCE, seized its king, and appointed another.

An exact date from the enemy's records.

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The annals agree with Kings that the city wasn't destroyed then, a new king was installed, and vast tribute was taken.

Bible reference: 2 Kings 24:10–17

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 126

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