Exile
722 BC to 538 BC・2 Kings 17–25
What's happening?
The Southern Kingdom, Judah, continues to be unfaithful to God despite the prophets. Isaiah makes his famous prophecy “A virgin shall conceive and bear a son”. Despite valiant attempts by some leaders, Judah turns from God, is conquered by Babylon, and the people are exiled from the Promised Land.Key events
Information
Narrative books2 Kings 17–25
Supplemental booksDaniel; Zechariah; Haggai; Esther; Malachi; Judith
Color meaningBaby Blue: Judah “singing the blues” in Babylon
World powerBabylon
Secular historyHomer’s Iliad & Odyssey, c. 750–700 BC; Cyrus the Great, 559–530 BC