changed names - what did this mean, how did dthis impact them
they were given Babylonian names- this was a step towards moving them away from their tradition, their religion, their God. This was Babilonian imerssion. Th
What do we know about Babylon
large posh city
What do we know about Nebuchadnezzar
selfish man
master builder, military architect.
Introduction
1:2 Expresses the sovereignty of God over the nations—a theme repeated throughout the book. God can direct the destinies of foreign kingdoms and rulers, as well as His own people. Judah’s exile to Babylon is also viewed within this framework
