After the suicide of Otho Vitellius was recognized as the 2nd emperor in Rome this year. The collapse of the Roman Empire continued this year as Vespasian troops and allies marched on to battle in Italy from the northeast. They defeated Vitellius' army destroying the capitol and much of the city. 50,000 people died in the conflict. While God was passing judgement on the sin of Rome in the execution of his son the battle in Jerusalem was handed over to Titus, Vespasian's son took over the siege. Vespasian was now the 4th emperor in the year 69.
Nero committed suicide June 68
Galba murdered by the Praetorian guard January 69
Otho committed suicide April 69
Vitellius murdered December 69
Vespasian in charge of the destruction of Jerusalem hands the command over tho his son Titus as he becomes the new emperor in December. The Jewish Roman war beginning in 66 ended with the siege and fall of Jerusalem in 70. God saw his judgement on the Romans and Israel for the murder of His son. Israel had the greater sin (John 19:11) and suffered more than Rome as God fulfilled his actions he said he would do to a covenant breaker (Deut 28:45-46__28:58-63__Matt 23:35-36__Hebrews 8:13)
if you have read this and the description under my other coins for the Jewish uprising please note, this is the preterist view of Revelation. It is not a new view and I hold to be the interpretation that fits best with scripture. Study it. Even if you don't agree be familiar with it and think about it a bit. You will find it makes more sense that the dispensational view.
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