Bible Dictionary
Arch Of Titus
The Arch of Titus is a Roman triumphal monument commemorating the conquest of Judea and destruction of Jerusalem. Its reliefs depict Roman soldiers carrying the temple’s menorah and sacred vessels.
Definition
The Arch of Titus is a Roman triumphal monument commemorating the conquest of Judea and the destruction of Jerusalem.
Biblical Usage
It is not a biblical place or event, but its reliefs preserve a representation of sacred objects taken from the Jerusalem temple.
Historical Background
The arch was erected at Rome after Titus’s death, in AD 91, by the Roman Senate and people. Its reliefs show Roman soldiers carrying the golden lampstand and other temple vessels in triumph.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
A triumphal arch erected at Rome, and still remaining there, to commemorate the conquest of Judea and the destruction of Jerusalem by the emperor Titus. It was erected after his death, A.D. 91, by the senate and people of Rome. It was a magnificent structure, decorated with bas-reliefs and inscriptions, and is of especial interest because its historic bas-reliefs represent the captors carrying in triumph to Rome the golden candlestick and sacred utensils from the Jewish temple at Jerusalem. From these we obtain our best idea of their shape.—ED.