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.