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Those who had escaped from the sword carried he away to Babylon; and they were servants to him and his sons until the reign of the kingdom of Persia:
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The Harsh Reality of Exile
Commentators clarify that the survivors taken to Babylon were not just residents but became slaves. They were likely put to forced labor for King Nebuchadnezzar's massive building projects. This emphasizes the harsh, tangible reality of God's judgment on the nation's sin.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Servants - Or, “slaves.” They were probably employed by Nebuchadnezzar in the forced labor which his great works necessitated.
His …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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