Exile in Babylon

The southern kingdom of Judah was conquered by Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar. Before and after the destruction of Jerusalem in 587 b.c. the population was taken into exile in three stages.

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The entire episode was within the purposes of God and under his control The reason for the captivity 2 Ki 21:11–15 See also 1 Ch 9:1; Ezr 9:7 The captivity foretold by the prophets Is 39:5–7 See also Je 1:14–16; Je 13:17; Je 13:19; Eze 12:11; Eze 21:24 Babylon the instrument of God’s chastisement of…