Footnote

a For a detailed discussion of why the date 607 B.C.E is used, see the articles “When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?​—Part One,” on pages 26-​31 of the October 1, 2011, issue of The Watchtower, and “When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?​—Part Two,” on pages 22-​28 of the November 1, 2011, issue of The Watchtower.