Jerusalem Temple

 

COURT OF THE GENTILES

The outer court of the temple where Jesus taught, where sacrificial animals were sold, and where the “cleansing of the temple” incident took place. The Court of the Gentiles was one of several courts attached to Herod's temple.

The term "Gentiles" refers to all nations or peoples who are not of Jewish descent. In the context of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, the Gentiles had a designated area known as the "Outer Court" or "Court of the Gentiles." This area was part of the Second Temple, which was expanded and renovated by Herod the Great. The Outer Court was the only part of the Temple complex where Gentiles were permitted to enter and participate in certain aspects of worship and commerce.

Jerusalem's Temple was destroyed twice on the same day (first in 586BC then 70AD; 656 years apart)!  9th of Av in Hebrew calendar. https://tueseahkiong.blogspot.com/2024/08/jerusalems-temple-was-destroyed-twice.html?m=1