Release from Bondage

The kings of Babylonia are worried about the fact that Hebrews place their faith only in the god of Israel. The kings order Hebrews to worship Marduk, the god of Babylonia. However, they are told through divine revelation that Babylonia would be separated into Media and Persia and that the people of Israel would return to their Promised Land. "The Lord has said that he would bring you back wherever you might be..."