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Thousands of Jews were carried into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, over a series of three deportations beginning in 605 BC. Exile from Judah, their homeland, and captivity in Babylon (and later Persia) was God’s judgment on his people for failing to keep his covenant. The length of their exile, 70 years, meant thatContinue reading “Nehemiah Responds to a Need”