It happened because the people of Israel refused to listen to his prophecy and, instead, continued to worship false gods. God sent Prophet Ezekiel to tell them to repent. Cyrus went to Babylon and told the Jews: “God has sent me here. AdvertisementThe Babylonian captivity is a symbol of how far a Christian can wander away from God. This tragedy in the history of Israel reminds us of the need we have, in our own spiritual life, to begin again whenever we have turned our backs on God.

Source: Daily Nation July 19, 2020 03:56 UTC