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The southern kingdom of Judah was conquered by Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar. Before and after the destruction of Jerusalem in 587
The reason for the captivity 2Ki 21:11-15 See also 1Ch 9:1; Ezr 9:7
The captivity foretold by the prophets Isa 39:5-7 See also Jer 1:14-16; Jer 13:17,19; Eze 12:11; Eze 21:24
Babylon the instrument of God’s chastisement of Judah Jer 22:25; Jer 25:8-11
A remnant would be spared Eze 12:16
Nebuchadnezzar marches against Jerusalem Da 1:1-2 See also 2Ki 25:1-21 pp 2Ch 36:17-20; Jer 39:1-10; Jer 52:4-27
The people of Judah are taken into exile in three stages Jer 52:27-30
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Babylon spares certain captives, and gives them some freedom and dignity 2Ki 25:27-30; Da 1:12-20; Da 2:48-49; Da 3:30; Da 6:28
God encourages his people during their captivity Ps 69:33; Jer 29:11; Eze 36:37-38
The promise of return from exile Jer 33:7-8 See also Jer 16:15; Jer 23:3; Jer 24:5-7; Jer 27:22; Jer 29:14; Jer 30:3; Jer 31:27-28; La 4:22; Eze 34:12-13; Zep 3:20
Restoration to be a demonstration of God’s grace Eze 36:22
The promise of covenant renewal See also Jer 31:31-34; Eze 34:25; Eze 36:26-27
The promise of return fulfilled 2Ch 36:22-23 pp Ezr 1:1-3; Ne 7:6
Jer 25:12-14 See also Jer 30:16; Jer 50:18; Jer 51:49,55-56,64; Eze 36:7
1055 | God, grace & mercy |
1352 | covenant, the new |
1429 | prophecy, OT fulfilment |
4215 | Babylon |
5246 | captivity |
5493 | retribution |
6026 | sin, judgment on |
6722 | redemption, OT |
7540 | Judaism |
8718 | disobedience |
8790 | oppression |