Siege of Jerusalem: In 587 BC, the eleventh year of Zedekiah's reign, Nebuchadnezzar broke through Jerusalem's walls, conquering the city. Zedekiah and his followers attempted to escape, but were captured on the plains of Jericho and taken to Riblah.There, after seeing his sons killed, Zedekiah was blinded, bound, and taken captive to Babylon,where he remained a prisoner until his death. Jerusalem was plundered and Solomon's Temple was destroyed. (2 Kings 25:1-21) (Jeremiah 52:1-30)