For how many years was the land of Judah to remain desolate to fulfill the word of the Lord through Jeremiah?
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Correct answer: 70 years
The 70-year period of exile allowed the land to enjoy its sabbaths, which the people had neglected. This period lasted from the first deportations until the rise of the Persian Empire.
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