What occurred in the summer of 587?

The Babylonian conquest of the Kingdom of Judah took place in the summer of 587 BCE, marking a turning point in Jewish history. It brought an end to the First Temple period and led to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.

Following the Babylonian siege, the city of Jerusalem was breached, and the temple was set on fire, resulting in its destruction. The conquest led to significant political, religious, and social changes for the people of Judah, including the exile of many Judeans to Babylon, known as the Babylonian exile or the Babylonian Captivity.