Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7217 exile, in Babylon

7217 exile, in Babylon

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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.

The entire episode was within the purposes of God and under his control

The reason for the captivity

2 Kings 21:11-15 See also 1 Chronicles 9:1; Ezra 9:7

The captivity foretold by the prophets

Isaiah 39:5-7 See also Jeremiah 1:14-16; Jeremiah 13:17,19; Ezekiel 12:11; Ezekiel 21:24

Babylon the instrument of God's chastisement of Judah

Jeremiah 22:25; Jeremiah 25:8-11

A remnant would be spared

Ezekiel 12:16

The historical details

Nebuchadnezzar marches against Jerusalem

Daniel 1:1-2 See also 2 Kings 25:1-21 pp 2 Chronicles 36:17-20; Jeremiah 39:1-10; Jeremiah 52:4-27

The people of Judah are taken into exile in three stages

Jeremiah 52:27-30

God watches over his people during their captivity

The LORD hears and answers the prayers of his people in captivity

Babylon spares certain captives, and gives them some freedom and dignity

2 Kings 25:27-30; Daniel 1:12-20; Daniel 2:48-49; Daniel 3:30; Daniel 6:28

God encourages his people during their captivity

Psalm 69:33; Jeremiah 29:11; Ezekiel 36:37-38

Promises of eventual restoration

Ezekiel 36:8

The promise of return from exile

Jeremiah 33:7-8 See also Jeremiah 16:15; Jeremiah 23:3; Jeremiah 24:5-7; Jeremiah 27:22; Jeremiah 29:14; Jeremiah 30:3; Jeremiah 31:27-28; Lamentations 4:22; Ezekiel 34:12-13; Zephaniah 3:20

Restoration to be a demonstration of God's grace

Ezekiel 36:22

The promise of covenant renewal

The promise of return fulfilled

2 Chronicles 36:22-23 pp Ezra 1:1-3; Nehemiah 7:6

Babylonian oppressors to be punished

Jeremiah 25:12-14 See also Jeremiah 30:16; Jeremiah 50:18; Jeremiah 51:49,55-56,64; Ezekiel 36:7