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The Jews were exiled to Babylon in -597 and -587. The temple was destroyed at the time of the second exile in -587 when thousands more Jews were exiled. The Jewish king was Zedekiah for the second exile. The Jews were not permitted to return home until -539. Nebuchadnezzar is remembered for his Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. [Furtado: 1001 Days]