This Generation Shall Not Pass Till All These Things Are Fulfilled

📕“This Generation Shall Not Pass”: The Fig Tree, Destruction Of  The Temple In Jerusalem, and Who Was Still Alive When Jesus’ Prophecy Came True

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This Generation Shall Not Pass is an indepth study of Jesus' prophecy that people living in His era would be alive at Jerusalem's destruction.  

Dive into an indepth study of Mark 13:28–30, Matthew 24:34, and Luke 21:32 in the context of the AD 70 destruction of Jerusalem and its temple. 

Trace the biblical meaning of  "generation,” and identify New Testament figures who were still alive during the Jewish revolt and the flight from Jerusalem.

📕This Generation Shall Not Pass Till All These Things Are Fulfilled Bible Verses

Mat 24:32  Also Mark 13:28–31 & Luke 21:29–33 

Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:

Mat 24:33

So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

Mat 24:34

Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

Mat 24:35

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

📕Biblical Meaning of Generation Audio

Generation in the bible means life span, ancestors, descendants, people living in an era of time. In the context of Jesus' prophecy, generation means people living in Jesus' lifetime on earth.

Another fascinating revelation is the specific timeline in which Jesus gave the prophecy. He was born during the last century of the 6th millennium. The siege and destruction of Jerusalem took place during the first five months of the 7th millinneum. 

We're in the last century of the eight millennium.

Check this table to understand the millinnea on God's prophetic calendar.

 📕The Setting of Jesus' Prophecy That This Generation Shall Not Pass Till All These Things Are Fulfilled

Jesus’ words about “this generation” are anchored in a very concrete setting. These words are part of His prophetic discourse of the throwing down of the stones of  the Temple in Jerusalem, the Jewish revolt, the siege of Jerusalem and the impending judgment on Jerusalem.  

His words could have two meanings:

1. people alive in his era would witness the destruction...
2. the timeline (millinneum) would end with the destruction of the Temple and of Jerusalem. Just as Enoch prophesied, the destruction took place at the end of the sixth week (6th millinneum), and very early in the seventh week (7th millinneum which began in 6001). 

Mark 13:28–30

“Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:

 

So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.

 

Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.”

Matthew 24:34

“Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all 

these things be fulfilled.”

 

Luke 21:32

“Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.”

 

 

📕The Phrase "This Generation" Is Linked To Specific Events In Jesus' Prophecy About The Destruction Of The Temple & Of Jerusalem

The phrase "this generation" is not in isolation. It is linked with specific events related to the destruction of the Temple and of Jerusalem:

• Imminent timing of the destruction—the fig tree would put forth leaves, armies would surround Jerusalem etc.
• Historical events—siege, desolation, and the literal throwing down of the Temple’s stones.
• A time-bound promise—those living then would not pass away until “all these things” were fulfilled.

Can you imagine how the Church living in the era felt when the prophecy came to pass?

Josephus On The AD70 Destruction Of The Stones Of The Temple

Excrutiating Details By Josephus Regarding The AD70 Destruction Of The Stones Of The Temple

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Dive into biblical, historical and archeological evidences regarding the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy that the stones of the Temple would be thrown down.

👉 Jesus' Prophecy Fulfilled: Stones Of The Jerusalem Temple Thrown Down

Jesus' Prophecy That The Stones Of The Temple Would Be Thrown Down (also (Mat 24:1 & 2, 2; Luke 21:5, 6 )

Mar 13:1
And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!


Mar 13:2
And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

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Josephus: exact quotes on the destruction of the Temple and its stones

a. He sad that the Temple and city were leveled to the foundation -  Jewish War 6.4.8 (Whiston translation).

Josephus explicitly says the walls were dug up “to the foundation”—no visible stones left in place.-

“Caesar gave orders that they should now demolish the entire city and temple, but should leave as many of the towers standing as were of the greatest eminency…
…but for the rest of the wall, it was so thoroughly laid even with the ground by those that dug it up to the foundation, that there was left nothing to make those that came thither believe it had ever been inhabited.” Project Gutenberg

b. Josephus said that the Romans showed NO mercy on the remaining structures   on the Temple precinct:-  Jewish War 6.3.5.

The Romans destroyed to the extent that nothing remained standing - there was no evidence of  any kind of structure that had once been in existence:

“As for all the rest of the wall, it was so thoroughly destroyed that there was left nothing to afford a monument of it to posterity.” greekdoc.com

c.  Josephus said that Titus ordered his army to raze the city - Jewish War 7.1.1.

The term  “razed to the ground” is language that indicates that everything was destroyed - stones were removed and the foundations were exposed:

“Now as soon as Titus had taken the city, and had entirely demolished its walls, he ordered that the whole city and the temple should be razed to the ground, leaving only the highest towers…” greekdoc.com

 

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Other ancient witnesses who wrote about the Temple’s destruction

a. Tacitus (Roman historian)

Tacitus, Histories 5.13, describing the fall of Jerusalem. He briefly confirmed that the Temple itself—not just the city—was destroyed:

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“…The Temple was famous beyond all other works of men… it was destroyed…” Christian Classics Ethereal Library.

 

b. Sulpicius Severus (early Christian historian)

Severus is an early Christian historian, wrote in Chronicon 2.30, that Titus intentionally demolished the Temple structure., summarizing Titus’ actions:

“Titus is said to have destroyed the Temple at Jerusalem in order that the Jewish religion might be more completely abolished.” Christian Classics Ethereal Library

Severus' statement is an astonishing fulfillment of Daniel's prophecy that the little horn out of the lamb would cause the daily sacrifices to cease. Titus intentionally destroyed the Jewish temple to cause his demon god Jupiter to appear great in the eyes of the army and Roman citizens:

Dan 8:8

Therefore the male goat grew very great; but when he became strong, the large horn was broken, and in place of it four notable ones came up toward the four winds of heaven.

Dan 8:9

And out of one of them came a little horn which grew exceedingly great toward the south, toward the east, and toward the Glorious Land.

Dan 8:10

And it grew up to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and some of the stars to the ground, and trampled them.

Dan 8:11

He even exalted himself as high as the Prince of the host; and by him the daily sacrifices were taken away, and the place of His sanctuary was cast down.

Dan 8:12

Because of transgression, an army was given over to the horn to oppose the daily sacrifices; and he cast truth down to the ground. He did all this and prospered.

 

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Archaeological evidence: literal Temple stones in Jerusalem (as of 2026)

There is astonishing archeological evidence showing the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy: 

“There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”

Jesus' prophecy referred to the coming destruction of the visible Temple buildings the disciples were admiring. Archaeology shows actual toppled Temple Mount stones, shattered pavement, and no surviving sanctuary structure

Archeology has confirmed Josephus' record that the Romans: “dug up to the foundation…nothing left PLUS

Jesus' astonishing prophecy that  the stones of the Temple would be thrown down

a. Fallen Herodian ashlars at the southwest corner

Excavations at the southwestern corner of the Temple Mount (Benjamin Mazar, later Ronny Reich & Eli Shukron) uncovered massive stones. These are literal stones of the Temple complex, toppled by Roman soldiers—physical confirmation of “not one stone…upon another” in the superstructure:

• Massive Herodian ashlar blocks lying in heaps at the base of the wall
• These stones had been thrown down from the upper courses of the Temple Mount during the Roman destruction
• The impact shattered the street paving stones below, and this evidence is still visible today Biblical Archaeology Society

b. Western Wall: retaining stones, not the Temple building

The Western Wall still remains, but there is nothing from the Temple building. Jesus’ words apply precisely to the Temple buildings the disciples admired—and not to the retaining stone of the wider platform.

The Western Wall that stands today:

• Is part of the retaining wall of Herod’s Temple platform, not the Temple building itself
• The actual Temple sanctuary stones (Holy Place, Most Holy) are gone; only platform-support stones remain
• This fits Josephus: the city and Temple structures were razed, while some supporting walls and towers were left Biblical Archaeology Society

c. 2026 archaeological consensus

By 2026, Jerusalem archaeology (Israel Antiquities Authority, Biblical Archaeology Review, etc.) generally agrees:

• The Romans systematically dismantled the Temple superstructure
• The fallen Herodian stones at the southwest corner are direct evidence of that destruction
• No identifiable stones of the Temple sanctuary itself remain in situ; only platform and support structures survive Biblical Archaeology Society

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Summary

🧱 Stones That Remain Today (2026)

• These are not stones of the Temple building itself (Holy Place / Most Holy Place).
• They are stones from the Temple Mount's retaining walls, support structures, and surrounding complex.

1. The Western Wall (Kotel) — Retaining Wall Stones, Not Temple Stones

These stones remain in situ today:

• Are Herodian ashlars (massive limestone blocks)

• Form the western retaining wall of the Temple Mount platform

• Were not part of the Temple building Jesus pointed to

• Survive because Romans left some retaining walls for military reasons (Josephus, War 6.4.8)

2. Southern Wall Stones — Original Herodian Courses

These stones are original, untouched since AD 70 and are visible today at the southern end of the Temple Mount:

• Large Herodian stones with distinctive margins and raised bosses

• Part of the southern retaining wall

• Include the remains of the Huldah Gates (entrance tunnels)

3. Eastern Wall Stones — Including the “Pinnacle” Area

The eastern retaining wall is not part of the Temple building:

• Contains some of the oldest Herodian stones

• Includes the area traditionally associated with the “pinnacle of the Temple”

• Still stands because it supported the massive platform

4. Fallen Stones at the Southwest Corner — Direct Evidence of Roman Destruction

Archaeologists (Benjamin Mazar, Ronny Reich, Eli Shukron) uncovered stones showing physical proof of the Roman demolition described by Josephus:

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• Huge Herodian stones thrown down by Roman soldiers

• Still lying where they fell

• Their impact shattered the street pavement below

• These stones came from the upper courses of the Temple Mount complex, including the Royal Stoa and surrounding structures

5. Stones From the Temple Building Itself — None Remain

Archaeology is unanimous that the Temple building stones were completely removed:

• No stones from the Temple sanctuary (Holy Place / Holy of Holies) survive

• The Romans dismantled the Temple to its foundations

• Only platform-support stones remain, not the Temple building

This fufills Jesus' prophecy that: “there shall not be left here one stone upon another.”

...As confirmed by Josephus:

“They dug up the foundations… leaving nothing to make those that came thither believe it had ever been inhabited.” — War 7.1.1; 6.4.8

 

Jesus Prophesied That The Destruction Of The Temple Would Be Like Lightning

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Explore Jesus' prophecy (in the context of the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple) that the Coming of the Son of Man  would be like like lightning.

Bible Verses Where Jesus Prophesied That  The Coming Of The Son Of Man Would Be Like Lightning

Mat 24:1
And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.


Mat 24:2
And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.


Mat 24:3
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? ...


Mat 24:23
Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.


Mat 24:24
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Mat 24:25
Behold, I have told you before.

Mat 24:26
Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.


Mat 24:27
For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Mat 24:28
For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

⭐ How Persecution Propelled The Gospel To Nations Before AD70

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Discover bible texts that show that persecution of the church propelled the gospel locally and to nations of the era before the AD70 destruction of the Temple.

🟦 Martyrdom of Stephen, The Persecution, Scattering & Spread of the Gospel

Act 8:1
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.


Act 8:2
And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

Act 8:3
As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

Act 8:4
Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

👉Highlights from the text

✅Event: Persecution after Stephen’s death

✅Result: Believers scattered

✅Action: They preached everywhere

Key lines:

• “There was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria…”
• “They that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.”

✅Why this matters:

This directly fulfills Jesus’ prophecy in Acts 1:8 tbat they would preach in all Judea and Samaria:

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

NB: Jesus had preached and healed in Judea and Samaria during His ministry.

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🟦 Scattered believers preach to Jews and Grecians: Acts 11:19–21

Act 11:19
Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.


Act 11:20
And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.


Act 11:21
And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

👉Highlights from the text

✅Event: The same scattered believers from Acts 8 keep traveling

✅Regions: Phoenicia, Cyprus, Antioch

✅Action: Preaching to Jews, then Grecians (Jews who spoke Greek and practiced some of the culture)

✅Key lines:

• “They which were scattered abroad upon the persecution… travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch…”
• “Some… spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.”
• “A great number believed.”

✅Why this matters:

This is the spread of the gospel outside of Jerusalem and home territory — not by apostles, but by ordinary scattered believers.

The Gospel Will Be Preached Worldwide Before The Destruction Of The Temple

Jesus' Prophecy That The Gospel Will Be Preached Worldwide Before The Destruction Of The Temple

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Discover the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy that the gospel will be preached before the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

Learn more about the AD70 destruction of Jerusalem

Bible Verses In Which Jesus Prophesied Worldwide Preaching Before The Temple's Destruction

Mat 24:1

And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.


Mat 24:2
And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.



Mat 24:3
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?...

Mat 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Jesus Prophecy Fulfilled: Jerusalem's Destruction Would Be Like The Days Of Noah

Discover the fulfillment of Jesus' Prophecy that  Jerusalem's Destruction Would Be Like The Days Of Noah

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Jesus' Prophecy About The Days Of Noah Before Jerusalem's Destruction

Jesus warned about a time of peace and safety with no sign of the impending destruction. Just as in the days of Noah, a preacher of righteousness, the warning would be given.

However, the people would not pay heed to the warning and would be destroyed - just like the people of Noah's era.

The destruction would be like a flood. However, the Lord spoke about Sodom, which was destroyed by fire. This is another prophetic warning about the fiery destruction of Jerusalem.

Mat 24:37
But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Mat 24:38
For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

Mat 24:39
And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Luk 17:26

And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.

Luk 17:27

They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. (period of peace and safety)

Luk 17:28

Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;

Luk 17:29

But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

Luk 17:30

Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

Luk 17:31

In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. (flee when you see the abomination of desolation)

Luk 17:32

Remember Lot's wife. (fire was in Sodom and she looked back)

Luk 17:33

Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

Luk 17:34

I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

Luk 17:35

Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

Luk 17:36

Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

Luk 17:37

And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.

Josephus' Account about Jesus the Prophet who mapped Noah the preacher of righteousness

Keypoints about the prophet:

• His name was Jesus - mapping Jesus and His message & mapping Noah.
• He began to warn about the destruction four years before the war - when the city was in very great peace and prosperity.
• Time - Feast of Tabernacles - everyone is in Jerusalem. There is also an ironic contrast since booths are built at this time, but they will be destroyed in just 7+ years.
• He began suddenly and went all around the city by day and night.
• He was arrested and brutally beaten. 
• This cry of his was the loudest at the festivals; and he continued this ditty for seven years, and five months; 
• The period of his prophecy therefore included the revolt and war = 3 years, 5 months = 1260 days on God's Calendar. 
• Thus he was present in Jerusalem for the entire duration of the war.
• It was supernatural - he never grew hoarse or tired.
• He was eventually killed by a Roman weapon of war.

The Prophet's Prophecy - Source: The War - Book VI - Chapter V

But what is still more terrible; there was one Jesus, the son of Ananus, a plebeian, and an husbandman, who, four years before the war began; and at a time when the city was in very great peace and prosperity; came to that feast whereon it is our custom for every one to make tabernacles to God in the temple, (17) began on a sudden to cry aloud,

 “A voice from the east; a voice from the west; a voice from the four winds; a voice against Jerusalem, and the holy house; a voice against the bridegrooms, and the brides; and a voice against this whole people.” 

This was his cry, as he went about by day and by night, in all the lanes of the city. However certain of the most eminent among the populace had great indignation at this dire cry of his; and took up the man, and gave him a great number of severe stripes. Yet did not he either say any thing for himself, or any thing peculiar to those that chastised him: but still went on with the same words which he cried before. 

Hereupon our rulers, supposing, as the case proved to be, that this was a sort of divine fury in the man; brought him to the Roman procurator. Where he was whipped till his bones were laid bare. Yet he did not make any supplication for himself, nor shed any tears: but turning his voice to the most lamentable tone possible, at every stroke of the whip his answer was, 

“Woe, woe to Jerusalem.” 

And when Albinus, (for he was then our procurator;) asked him, “Who he was? and whence he came? and why he uttered such words?” he made no manner of reply to what he said: but still did not leave off his melancholy ditty: till Albinus took him to be a mad-man, and dismissed him. 

Now, during all the time that passed before the war began, this man did not go near any of the citizens; nor was seen by them while he said so. But he every day uttered these lamentable words, as if it were his premeditated vow: “Woe, woe to Jerusalem.” 

Nor did he give ill words to any of those that beat him every day, nor good words to those that gave him food: but this was his reply to all men; and indeed no other than a melancholy presage of what was to come. This cry of his was the loudest at the festivals; and he continued this ditty for seven years, and five months; without growing hoarse, or being tired therewith. 

Until the very time that he saw his presage in earnest fulfilled in our siege; when it ceased. For as he was going round upon the wall, he cried out with his utmost force,

 

“Woe, woe to the city again, and to the people, and to the holy house.” 

And just as he added at the last, “Woe, woe to myself also,” there came a stone out of one of the engines, and smote him, and killed him immediately. And as he was uttering the very same presages he gave up the ghost.

Lessons to be learned from Jesus the prophet 

• God always sends warnings before destruction, even for unrighteous nations.
• There will be witnesses in Jerusalem before the War of Armegeddon.
• Historically, we remember Jeremiah and other prophets warning during the period of the first destruction.
• Jesus also maps the two witnesses who will prophesy 1260 days during the final war against Jerusalem:

Rev 11:1

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.

Rev 11:2

But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.

Rev 11:3

And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

The Sword Shaped Star In The Sky During The Jewish Uprising

Prophetic Meaning of The Sword Shaped Star In The Sky During The Jewish-Roman War 

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Discover the prophetic meaning of the Sword Shaped star in the sky during the Jewish-Roman War 

Jesus' prophecy about signs in the sky

Luk 21:11
And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

Josephus Record Of The Sword-Shaped Star and Comet

In The Jewish War, Book 6, Chapter 5, Section 3, Josephus records that in 66AD, a star, which resembled a sword, stood over the city and hung over it for a whole year:

Thus there was a star, resembling a sword, which stood over the city: and a comet, that continued a whole year. 

What is the sword star - does it exist?

Historically, the term "sword star" (from the Greek xiphias) was frequently used to describe comets rather than stars. Because of their bright heads and long, narrow tails stretching across the night sky, comets were widely seen as flaming or celestial swords. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

This sword star (comet) was likey Halley's Comet 

• Halley's Comet: This famous comet is often compared to a sword.
• Halley's Comet  is a periodic comet famous for its predictable orbit, returning to the inner Solar System every 75 to 76 years.  
• While infrequent on a human timescale, making it a once-in-a-lifetime sight, it is technically not rare astronomically. It is the only recurring comet visible to the naked eye.
• While the entire orbital duration spans over seven decades, the time it spends near the Sun—where it is actually bright enough to be visible from Earth with the naked eye—is typically just a few weeks. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]  Therefore the AD66 appearance was unusual in duration.
• Visibility: It is one of the brightest and most famous comets in the sky, with recorded sightings dating back over 2,000 years.
• Next Appearance: Halley's Comet was last seen in 1986 and will next sweep past Earth in July 2061 (nine years before the end of this millennium). Astronomers predict the 2061 viewing will be significantly brighter than its last pass.

Meaning of the Sword Shaped Comet 

Warning about destruction by war

Luk 21:24
And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

Warning to believe the Word of God - Jesus

Eph 6:17

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:


Heb 4:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Rev 1:16
And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.


Rev 2:12
And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;


Rev 2:16
Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.


Rev 19:15
And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

Josephus reveals that the people believed false prophets instead of Christ

Josephus records that the comet appeared before the uprising. However, the Jews did not see the comet as a warning of impending destruction. Instead, they believed false prophets. Note that the church had already escaped, so there were no prophets of God:

...Now there was then a great number of false prophets, suborned by the tyrants, to impose on the people: who denounced this to them, that they should wait for deliverance from God; and this was in order to keep them from deserting; and that they might be buoyed up above fear and care by such hopes. Now a man that is in adversity does easily comply with such promises. For when such a seducer makes him believe that he shall be delivered from those miseries which oppress him, then it is that the patient is full of hopes of such his deliverance.

3. Thus were the miserable people persuaded by these deceivers, and such as belied God himself. While they did not attend, nor give credit to the signs that were so evident, and did so plainly foretel their future desolation. But like men infatuated, without either eyes to see, or minds to consider, did not regard the denunciations that God made to them. Thus there was a star, resembling a sword, which stood over the city: and a comet, that continued a whole year. (15)

The Word of God (sword of the Spirit) becomes unveiled as the disciple draws closer to the Son

Halley's Comet is visible from earth as it orbits close to the sun. In the same way, Jesus who is the Light of the world, unveils His Word as the believer draws close. 

This is seen in His earthly ministry when He taught parables to the public, but meanings to His church. He also sent His Holy Spirit to indwell in and teach believers His truth:

John 14:26
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Halley's Comet and the unbelief of the people is a picture of what will happen after the First Resurrection (rapture)

When the Church of the Lord is in the earth, the gospel will be preached, represented by Halley's Comet aka sword of the spirit. Once the church is removed, the preaching of the Word of God will abate to some degree. There could be repentant people left behind who will preach.

However, there will be many false  prophets and Christs. We see in the Book of Revelation 13b, the emergence of the false prophet after the head of the first beast is wounded.

If we take Halley's Comet as a historical prophetic fulfillment into consideration, we see that people will believe the false prophet rather than the Word of God. He will work many signs and wonders and lead nations astray to worship satan.

Source: 

Jewish War, Book 6, Chapter 5, Section 3,