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==Lessons==

After the northern Kingdom of Israel, which had abandoned God and worshiped foreign gods, was destroyed by the Assyrian Empire, the southern Kingdom of Judah persisted until around 586 B.C. due to the efforts of kings, such as Hezekiah and Josiah, who upheld God’s covenant. Under their leadership, Judah observed the [[Passover]] and received God’s protection. However, Judah ultimately failed to remain faithful to God’s law and fell into [[Idol|idolatry]], leading to periodic invasions and suffering. In response, God sent prophets to admonish the people and call them back to righteousness, but Judah rejected [[Covenant ~~of God~~|God’s covenant]], resulting in its conquest by Babylon. Jerusalem was destroyed, and many inhabitants were taken into captivity, living in exile for 70 years as foretold by the prophet Jeremiah.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> During this period, those who heeded the messages of true prophets, such as Jeremiah and Ezekiel, were spared, with some even experiencing physical success. Eventually, these individuals returned to rebuild the temple and the city, working with joy and enthusiasm. In contrast, those who followed the false prophecies of figures like Hananiah and failed to act were doomed to destruction.

After the northern Kingdom of Israel, which had abandoned God and worshiped foreign gods, was destroyed by the Assyrian Empire, the southern Kingdom of Judah persisted until around 586 B.C. due to the efforts of kings, such as Hezekiah and Josiah, who upheld God’s covenant. Under their leadership, Judah observed the [[Passover]] and received God’s protection. However, Judah ultimately failed to remain faithful to God’s law and fell into [[Idol|idolatry]], leading to periodic invasions and suffering. In response, God sent prophets to admonish the people and call them back to righteousness, but Judah rejected [[God’s Covenant|God’s covenant]], resulting in its conquest by Babylon. Jerusalem was destroyed, and many inhabitants were taken into captivity, living in exile for 70 years as foretold by the prophet Jeremiah.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> During this period, those who heeded the messages of true prophets, such as Jeremiah and Ezekiel, were spared, with some even experiencing physical success. Eventually, these individuals returned to rebuild the temple and the city, working with joy and enthusiasm. In contrast, those who followed the false prophecies of figures like Hananiah and failed to act were doomed to destruction.

The [[Bible]] teaches that God’s people are also held captive in spiritual Babylon. Those who heed God’s command, “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins or receive any of her plagues,”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+18%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Revelation 18:1–4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> will leave Babylon and return to [[spiritual Zion]], remaining faithful to God’s covenant and rejoicing in the joy of salvation.

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 ==Lessons==
-After the northern Kingdom of Israel, which had abandoned God and worshiped foreign gods, was destroyed by the Assyrian Empire, the southern Kingdom of Judah persisted until around 586 B.C. due to the efforts of kings, such as Hezekiah and Josiah, who upheld God’s covenant. Under their leadership, Judah observed the [[Passover]] and received God’s protection. However, Judah ultimately failed to remain faithful to God’s law and fell into [[Idol|idolatry]], leading to periodic invasions and suffering. In response, God sent prophets to admonish the people and call them back to righteousness, but Judah rejected [[Covenant of God|God’s covenant]], resulting in its conquest by Babylon. Jerusalem was destroyed, and many inhabitants were taken into captivity, living in exile for 70 years as foretold by the prophet Jeremiah.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> During this period, those who heeded the messages of true prophets, such as Jeremiah and Ezekiel, were spared, with some even experiencing physical success. Eventually, these individuals returned to rebuild the temple and the city, working with joy and enthusiasm. In contrast, those who followed the false prophecies of figures like Hananiah and failed to act were doomed to destruction.
+After the northern Kingdom of Israel, which had abandoned God and worshiped foreign gods, was destroyed by the Assyrian Empire, the southern Kingdom of Judah persisted until around 586 B.C. due to the efforts of kings, such as Hezekiah and Josiah, who upheld God’s covenant. Under their leadership, Judah observed the [[Passover]] and received God’s protection. However, Judah ultimately failed to remain faithful to God’s law and fell into [[Idol|idolatry]], leading to periodic invasions and suffering. In response, God sent prophets to admonish the people and call them back to righteousness, but Judah rejected [[God’s Covenant|God’s covenant]], resulting in its conquest by Babylon. Jerusalem was destroyed, and many inhabitants were taken into captivity, living in exile for 70 years as foretold by the prophet Jeremiah.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> During this period, those who heeded the messages of true prophets, such as Jeremiah and Ezekiel, were spared, with some even experiencing physical success. Eventually, these individuals returned to rebuild the temple and the city, working with joy and enthusiasm. In contrast, those who followed the false prophecies of figures like Hananiah and failed to act were doomed to destruction.
 The [[Bible]] teaches that God’s people are also held captive in spiritual Babylon. Those who heed God’s command, “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins or receive any of her plagues,”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+18%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Revelation 18:1–4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> will leave Babylon and return to [[spiritual Zion]], remaining faithful to God’s covenant and rejoicing in the joy of salvation.

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