jan 1, 586 BC - Neo-Babylonians (Chaldeans) under Nebuchadnezzar conquer Israel and Judah.

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Solomon’s temple was destroyed in the Babylonian victory. Solomon’s temple was destroyed in the Babylonian victory. (p. 76)
Babylonian Captivity = Babylonians force thousands from their homeland to Babylon. This is referred to as an exile → (expel and bar someone from their native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.). Others refer to this as the first Jewish Diaspora → (people who have spread or been dispersed from their homeland.)
While in captivity, followers were encouraged to keep their religion alive even though in a foreign land. The focus changed from worshiping at the Great Temple to local places of worship called synagogues .

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