Numbers 11-14; 20-24; 27
4 May 2026
Conquest
Over a century later, in 586 BCE, the Babylonian Empire destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple, exiling the southern Kingdom of Judah to Babylon. Unlike the Assyrian captivity, this exile preserved Jewish identity, lineage, and records. After about 70 years, many Jews returned under Persian rule, rebuilt the Temple, and reestablished worship—forming the historical and religious continuity of the Jewish people.
Conquest
Over a century later, in 586 BCE, the Babylonian Empire destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple, exiling the southern Kingdom of Judah to Babylon. Unlike the Assyrian captivity, this exile preserved Jewish identity, lineage, and records. After about 70 years, many Jews returned under Persian rule, rebuilt the Temple, and reestablished worship—forming the historical and religious continuity of the Jewish people.
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