35:11; one in 2 Chron 36:20; three in Jer. 52:28–30 (including 4600 persons); and one in Dan. 1:3. The two principal deportations were— i. That which took place B.C. 598, when Jehoiachim, with all the nobles, soldiers, and artificers were carried away; and ii. That which followed the destruction of the Temple and the capture of Zedekiah, B.C. 588.—“Captivities of the Jews” (Dr. Smith). Ver. 7. Theme: CHRISTIAN PATRIOTISM. “And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away
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