When was the First Temple destroyed?

Q: When was the First Temple destroyed?

In 586 BCE, by the Babylonians led by Nebuchadnezzar The First Temple was destroyed in 586 BCE by the Babylonians under King Nebuchadnezzar. The Jews were exiled to Babylon for 70 years. This catastrophic event is mourned on Tisha B'Av (9th of Av).

In 586 BCE, by the Babylonians led by Nebuchadnezzar

Source: Melachim II 25, 9th of Av 3338

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