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Why did God allow Israel and Judah to be taken into exile?
Israel and Judah neglected their covenant obligations.
Israel and Judah lacked adequate weaponry.
Israel and Judah insisted on living under a monarchy.
Israel and Judah lacked competent military leaders.
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Correct answer: Israel and Judah neglected their covenant obligations.
Explanation: The Bible explains the exiles as God’s judgment for covenant unfaithfulness — idolatry, social injustice, failure to keep God’s law — not simply military weakness or the existence of a monarchy. Prophetic books and the historical books repeatedly link the deportations to sin and the breaking of the covenant (e.g. 2 Kings 17:7–23 on Israel; 2 Chronicles 36:15–21 and Jeremiah 25:8–11 on Judah). Deuteronomy 28 also warns that disobedience would bring curses including exile. God used Assyria and Babylon as instruments of judgment but also promised eventual restoration for repentance.
Explanation: The Bible explains the exiles as God’s judgment for covenant unfaithfulness — idolatry, social injustice, failure to keep God’s law — not simply military weakness or the existence of a monarchy. Prophetic books and the historical books repeatedly link the deportations to sin and the breaking of the covenant (e.g. 2 Kings 17:7–23 on Israel; 2 Chronicles 36:15–21 and Jeremiah 25:8–11 on Judah). Deuteronomy 28 also warns that disobedience would bring curses including exile. God used Assyria and Babylon as instruments of judgment but also promised eventual restoration for repentance.
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