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- "The time when the Judeans were taken captive was that of the great Neo-Babylonian Empire, when Babylonia reached its zenith of world influence. Empire status was achieved by Nebuchadnezzar at the onset of his rule; and it continued until 539 B.C., when Persian forces under Cyrus the Great brought about its defeat. Judean captives were present from near the beginning of this time and remained until after the Persian conquest." (Leon J. Wood, A SURVEY OF ISRAEL'S HISTORY, © 1970 Zondervan, p. 380)