Definitions:

1. A period in Jewish history when the Jewish people were forced to live in captivity in Babylon. NOUN
   • The return from Babylonian Captivity marked the beginning of the Second Temple period in Jewish history.
2. Describes the period when a large number of Jews were forcibly exiled to Babylon following the conquest of the Kingdom of Judah by the Babylonian Empire under King Nebuchadnezzar. NOUN
   • During the Babylonian Captivity, many Jews adapted to life in Babylon while maintaining their faith and traditions.
3. Refers to a significant historical and religious event in Jewish history. NOUN
   • The Babylonian Captivity profoundly shaped the religious and cultural identity of the Jewish people.

Synonyms:

• babylonian exile