Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. 2 Kings 21:11-15The entire episode was within the purposes of God and under his control See also The reason for the captivity 1 Chronicles 9:1Ezra 9:7 Isaiah 39:5-7 See also The captivity foretold by the prophets Jeremiah 1:14-16; 13:17,19Ezekiel 12:11; 21:24 Jeremiah 22:25; 25:8-11 Babylon the instrument of God's chastisement of Judah Ezekiel 12:16A remnant would be spared Daniel 1:1-2The historical details See also Nebuchadnezzar marches against Jerusalem 2 Kings 25:1-21Jeremiah 39:1-10; 52:4-27 pp 2Ch 36:17-20 Jeremiah 52:27-30The people of Judah are taken into exile in three stages See also God watches over his people during their captivity Psalms 69:33The LORD hears and answers the prayers of his people in captivity Daniel 9:17-23; 10:12-142 Kings 25:27-30 Daniel 1:12-20; 2:48-49; 3:30; 6:28 Babylon spares certain captives, and gives them some freedom and dignity Psalms 69:33Jeremiah 29:11 God encourages his people during their captivity Ezekiel 36:37-38Ezekiel 36:8 Promises of eventual restoration Jeremiah 33:7-8See also The promise of return from exile Jeremiah 16:15; 23:3; 24:5-7; 27:22; 29:14; 30:3; 31:27-28Lamentations 4:22 Ezekiel 34:12-13 Zephaniah 3:20 Ezekiel 36:22 Restoration to be a demonstration of God's grace See also Jeremiah 31:31-34The promise of covenant renewal Ezekiel 34:25; 36:26-272 Chronicles 36:22-23 The promise of return fulfilled Nehemiah 7:6pp Ezr 1:1-3 Jeremiah 25:12-14Babylonian oppressors to be punished See also Jeremiah 30:16; 50:18; 51:49,55-56,64Ezekiel 36:7 See also 1055 God, grace & mercy1352 covenant, the new 1431 prophecy, OT methods 4218 cave 5247 carpenters 5493 retribution 6026 sin, judgment on 6723 redemption, NT 7545 outsiders 8718 disobedience 8790 oppression |
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