3 That after they should be destroyed, even
that great city aJerusalem,
and many be bcarried away
captive into cBabylon,
according to the own due time of the Lord, they should dreturn again, yea, even be brought back out of
captivity; and after they should be brought back out of captivity they should
possess again the land of their inheritance.
“should be
destroyed, even that great city Jerusalem”
605 Nebuchadnezzar becomes king of Babylon
605
The Babylonians invade Judah
605
First wave of deportation of Jews to Babylon
605
Daniel is taken captive and begins to prophesy
601 Babylonians battle
Egypt, both sides suffer losses
601
Judah decides to realign itself with Egypt, Jeremiah warns
597
Jehoachin becomes king of Judah
597
Babylonians capture Jerusalem
597
Second wave of deportation to Babylon from Judah.
597
Ezekiel is taken captive to Babylon
597
Zedekiah becomes king of Judah
593
Ezekiel begins to prophesy
586
The Babylonians destroy Jerusalem and the Temple (9th of Av)
586
Jerusalem’s walls and gates are burned with fire
586
Third wave of Jews deported to Babylon
586
Babylonian Exile (Galut Bavel) begins
586
End of Biblical (First Temple) Period
586
The end of the monarchy in Judah
539
The Fall of Babylon
539
Beginning of the Persian Period to 332
539
The Decree of Cyrus II allowing Jews to return
516
The Jews rebuild their Temple (70 years)
“many be
carried away captive into Babylon”
-what was the impact of this instance of the
diaspora? How significantly did it
disrupt the Jewish community and society at Jerusalem? The following description provides some
insight:
"...return again,... brought back out...
possess again...
-why go
through all the trouble taking Israel away and brining them back time and again?
-experience
is a priceless and unequalable thing.
Nothing can equal its effect.
Mortal man must be put through it, not just read about it or study it
afar off. We are poor learners except by hands-on learning.
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