The Babylonians exiled most of the population, including some who willingly joined them (Jeremiah 39:9; 52:15).
They left the poorest people behind because they were unlikely to cause trouble and could work the vineyards and fields.
The Babylonians exiled most of the population, including some who willingly joined them (Jeremiah 39:9; 52:15).
They left the poorest people behind because they were unlikely to cause trouble and could work the vineyards and fields.