The Babylonian Exile was a consequence of

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Source: JAMB · 2023

The Babylonian Exile was a consequence of

  1. The Israelites' refusal to pay tribute to Babylon
  2. The division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah
  3. The Assyrian invasion and destruction of Jerusalem
  4. The Israelites' disobedience to God and their social injustices ✓
Explanation

The prophets taught that Judah went into exile in Babylon because the people disobeyed God and practised social injustice. They worshipped idols, cheated the poor and ignored God’s laws.

Refusing to pay tribute was a political event. The prophets gave the moral reason: sin and injustice.

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