The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 191: The Babylonian Exile (2023)
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Babylonian Exile: A Critical Juncture
- The Babylonian exile was a critical event in Israel's history, marking the end of the kingdoms of Judah and Benjamin.
- The exile fulfills prophecies and demonstrates God's judgment for their disobedience.
Zedekiah's Fate
- King Zedekiah's sons were killed before his eyes, and then he was blinded before being taken to Babylon.
- This tragic event fulfills Ezekiel's prophecy that Zedekiah would die in Babylon without seeing it.
Sabbath Restoration
- The exile represents the land recovering its lost Sabbaths due to the Israelites' unwillingness to observe them.
- This highlights a spiritual interpretation: God reclaiming what wasn't given.