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canopy. The words of these blessings and rituals are not definitively known and seem to have varied. After
these came the evening feast.

Later that first evening , the couple would vanish to consummate the marriage. They did not go on a
“honeymoon” but rather remained for the rest of the celebration, which often went on for several more
days, sharing in the songs, dancing, and general merriment. 105

How did the Babylonians capture Jerusalem?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z15RNO9061A

Let’s Practice…

1. Describe the reign of Hezekiah. What did he do to help or hinder the people of Judah in their walk
with the Lord?

2. Who was Hezekiah’s son, and describe what he did to help or hinder the people of Judah in their walk
with the Lord?

3. Describe the reign of Josiah. What did he do to help or hinder the people of Judah in their walk with
the Lord?

4. How did God use Pharaoh Neco in bringing judgment to Judah?

5. How did God use Nebuchadnezzar in bringing judgment to Judah?

105 http://blog.adw.org/2014/08/what-were-weddings-like-in-jesus-day/.

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