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[[file:Cyrus II le Grand et les Hébreux.jpg |thumb| 300px | ''The Clemency of Cyrus the Great Toward the Hebrews'', housed in the National Library of France: King Cyrus of Persia liberated the Jews who had been taken captive to Babylon.]] | <!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:바벨론 포로 (바빌론 유수)]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->[[file:Cyrus II le Grand et les Hébreux.jpg |thumb| 300px | ''The Clemency of Cyrus the Great Toward the Hebrews'', housed in the National Library of France: King Cyrus of Persia liberated the Jews who had been taken captive to Babylon.]]The '''Babylonian Captivity''', also known as the Babylonian Exile, refers to the deportation and relocation of the people of the southern Kingdom of Judah to [[Babylon]] during the Neo-Babylonian Empire. This event is traditionally seen as a consequence of their disregard for God’s warnings and violation of His laws. | ||
The '''Babylonian Captivity''', also known as the Babylonian Exile, refers to the deportation and relocation of the people of the southern Kingdom of Judah to [[Babylon]] during the Neo-Babylonian Empire. This event is traditionally seen as a consequence of their disregard for God’s warnings and violation of His laws. | |||
In the 7th century B.C., the [[southern Kingdom of Judah]] followed the path of the [[northern Kingdom of Israel]], which had been destroyed by [[Assyria]]. Corrupt [[Priest|priests]] and leaders worshiped foreign gods, while the people ignored the prophetic warnings calling for repentance and foretelling impending judgment. The prophet [[Jeremiah (Prophet)|Jeremiah]] predicted that the sinful people of Judah would endure 70 years of captivity in Babylon.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+25%3A1-14&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 25:1–14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> More than a century earlier, the prophet Isaiah had prophesied that [[Cyrus (II)|Cyrus (Cyrus II)]] the Great from the east would overthrow Babylon, free the captive Israelites, and enable the reconstruction of the [[Jerusalem]] temple.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+45%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 45:1–4, 13 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> These prophecies were remarkably fulfilled, demonstrating the enduring power of [[God]]‘s word throughout history. | In the 7th century B.C., the [[southern Kingdom of Judah]] followed the path of the [[northern Kingdom of Israel]], which had been destroyed by [[Assyria]]. Corrupt [[Priest|priests]] and leaders worshiped foreign gods, while the people ignored the prophetic warnings calling for repentance and foretelling impending judgment. The prophet [[Jeremiah (Prophet)|Jeremiah]] predicted that the sinful people of Judah would endure 70 years of captivity in Babylon.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+25%3A1-14&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 25:1–14 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> More than a century earlier, the prophet Isaiah had prophesied that [[Cyrus (II)|Cyrus (Cyrus II)]] the Great from the east would overthrow Babylon, free the captive Israelites, and enable the reconstruction of the [[Jerusalem]] temple.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+45%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Isaiah 45:1–4, 13 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> These prophecies were remarkably fulfilled, demonstrating the enduring power of [[God]]‘s word throughout history. | ||
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===2nd Return and Ezra (457 B.C.)=== | ===2nd Return and Ezra (457 B.C.)=== | ||
Around 457 B.C., 80 years after the first return of the people of Judah, the second return took place under the leadership of [[ | Around 457 B.C., 80 years after the first return of the people of Judah, the second return took place under the leadership of [[Ezra (Bible)|Ezra]]. A 16th-generation descendant of the high priest [[Aaron]], Ezra was a scholar and priest highly knowledgeable in the law. He had earned the trust of King Artaxerxes of Persia, and his decision to return to Judah was motivated by his commitment to study, follow, and teach the law of [[Jehovah]], along with His statutes and ordinances.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+7%3A1-10&version=NIV |title=Ezra 7:1–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
King Artaxerxes granted Ezra permission to return and issued a decree allowing any Israelite who wished to join him in returning to Jerusalem. Offerings designated for use in the temple of God were entrusted to Ezra for transport. Additionally, the decree stated that priests and others serving in the temple of God would be exempt from taxation. The people were to be judged and instructed in accordance with [[Law of God|God’s law]], and individuals who failed to follow the commands of God and the king would face appropriate punishment. | King Artaxerxes granted Ezra permission to return and issued a decree allowing any Israelite who wished to join him in returning to Jerusalem. Offerings designated for use in the temple of God were entrusted to Ezra for transport. Additionally, the decree stated that priests and others serving in the temple of God would be exempt from taxation. The people were to be judged and instructed in accordance with [[The Law of God|God’s law]], and individuals who failed to follow the commands of God and the king would face appropriate punishment. | ||
With God’s help, Ezra gathered those wishing to return to Judah, bringing offerings and sacred vessels for the temple. Before departing for Jerusalem, he discovered that there were no [[Levites|Levites]] among the second wave of returnees to serve in the temple. Ezra then sought out descendants of the Levites and persuaded them to join the journey. A group of approximately 2,000, including priests, descendants of King [[David]], Levites, and others, set out for Jerusalem. They [[Fasting|fasted]] and prayed for God’s protection, and their prayers were answered, allowing them to reach Jerusalem safely.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+8%3A1-23&version=NIV |title=Ezra 8:1–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | With God’s help, Ezra gathered those wishing to return to Judah, bringing offerings and sacred vessels for the temple. Before departing for Jerusalem, he discovered that there were no [[Levites|Levites]] among the second wave of returnees to serve in the temple. Ezra then sought out descendants of the Levites and persuaded them to join the journey. A group of approximately 2,000, including priests, descendants of King [[David]], Levites, and others, set out for Jerusalem. They [[Fasting|fasted]] and prayed for God’s protection, and their prayers were answered, allowing them to reach Jerusalem safely.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra+8%3A1-23&version=NIV |title=Ezra 8:1–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
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*[[Southern Kingdom of Judah]] | *[[Southern Kingdom of Judah]] | ||
*[[Jeremiah (Prophet)]] | *[[Jeremiah (Prophet)]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Nehemiah (Bible)]] | ||
*[[Cyrus (II)]] | *[[Cyrus (II)]] | ||