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The northern 10 tribes of Israel had been captured by Assyria forty years earlier, their aristocracies were deported to Assyria and a new aristocracy brought in to rule the tribes.
In 587 Jerusalem was besieged by Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon and was captured. Following the Assyrian technique, the Babylonians sent the aristocracy of the southern tribes of Judah and Benjamin to Babylon and a new aristocracy was imported to rule the tribes and keep them quiet.
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Why did the israelites leave Judah?
They were exiled by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia.
What name was given to Judah after exiling the Israelites?
Palestine
Are African Americans israelites?
yes form the tribe of judah.
Is it because the Israelites worshiped many gods that they are unique among ancient people?
No. It was normal for the ancients to have many gods, and the Israelites were not different in that respect. If there is anything unique about the Hebrew people it is the Bible, but that was written among the people of Judah, long after the destruction of Israel.
Why was the worship of Baal so fatal for the nations of Judah and Israel?
The most fundamental principle of Judaism is the worship of the One God. The Hebrew Bible, and the prophets, reminded the Israelites of this continuously. When some of the Israelites (people of Israel and/or Judah) ignored these reminders, it constituted a vast break with their tradition; and abandonment of the entire Torah was sure to eventually follow. See also:Monotheism among the Israelites
What nationality is lauryn hills family?
Tribe of Judah They are Israelites Praise YHWH!
What eventually happened to the kingdoms of Israel and Judah and their people?
The people of Israel were carried away by the Assyrians, 133 years before the First Destruction. They are known as the Ten Lost Tribes and their location (if any) is not known. http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-history/where-are-the-ten-tribes-where-is-the-ark-of-the-covenantThe people of Judah were taken into Babylonian captivity and were allowed to return and rebuild the Temple. Most Jews today are descendants of these Judeans, who comprise a portion of the original Israelites.
What was the common language of the Israelites before they were taken into exile in Babylon?
Greek was at least to some extent a trade language in the region. The people from Judah spoke Hebrew only.
When did people change from being Israelites to Jews?
They didn't change from being Israelites to Jews. The 12 Israelite tribes were banished to Babylon. When they finally returned to Israel, only 2 tribes were still identifiable. Jews were named after the largest of the two: Judah.
Who unified the Israelite's into a single nation?
King David united the Israelites into a single nation. He was the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel and Judah.
Why people call people judah?
The Lion of Judah from the Christian Bible.
Which of the following meant anointed one?
The term "Messiah" means anointed one.
