By the Rivers of Babylon: Life in Ancient Babylon’s Thriving Jewish Community

in babylon •  7 years ago 

"After their home city of Jerusalem was destroyed by the army of Nebuchadnezzar II, the remaining Israelites were exiled to #Babylon. 60 years later they were free to leave. So why did 80,000 choose to remain living in the company of their captors?"

http://www.ancient-origins.net/history-important-events/rivers-babylon-life-ancient-babylon-s-thriving-jewish-community-0010021

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