The inspired historian Ezra, who lived after the 70 years of Jeremiah’s prophecy were fulfilled, wrote of King Nebuchadnezzar: “He carried into exile to Babylon the remnant, who escaped from the sword, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power.
Esra, kes Jumala vaimu mõjul ajaloosündmusi kirja pani, elas ajal, mil Jeremija ennustus 70 aasta kohta oli juba täitunud.