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Tenth of Teves

The 10th of Tevet marks the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem and the 17th of Tammuz marks the breaking of the walls before the final destruction of Jerusalem 3 weeks later on the 9th of Av, what was happening between the 10th of Tevet and the 17th of Tammuz?
Please include any sources.
Thank you.

Answer:

It was actually a year and a half before the city was penetrated, but I do not know of special events that took place during the time.

See:

1. II Melachim 25:1; Yirmiyahu 52:4, 39:2; Yechezkel 24:1-2, 33:21; II Melachim 25:8; Zechariah 8:19.

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