The Bible, however, shows that the 70 years were to be a period of severe punishment from God ​ — aimed specifically at the people of Judah and Jerusalem, who were in a covenant to obey him.
Piibel aga näitab, et need 70 aastat olid Jumala karistus Juuda ja Jeruusalemma elanikele, kes olid sõlminud temaga lepingu ja lubanud talle kuuletuda.