What is another word for Babylonian Captivity?
Pronunciation: [bˌabɪlˈə͡ʊni͡ən kaptˈɪvɪti] (IPA) 
The Babylonian Captivity refers to the period between 605 BC to 539 BC when Babylonian forces conquered Judah and exiled many Jews to Babylon. This event has been referenced in history and literature in many different ways. Some alternative terms that have been used to describe this period include the Babylonian Diaspora, the Babylonian Exile, and the Captivity of Judah. Other synonyms for this event in history include the Exile of the Jews and the Babylonian Conquest. Each of these terms can be used interchangeably to refer to the same period in history where many Jews were held captive in Babylon.
