דברי הימים ב, פרק כ״ט, פסוק ט׳

The severe and direct consequences of past actions are clearly seen in the complete devastation of the family unit. The tragedy began with the loss of the fathers, who violently lost their lives in battle. For the surviving family members, an equally grim fate awaited. The primary approach among commentators is that the sons, daughters, and wives were forcefully torn from their homes. As a direct result of these events, they now endure the harsh and ongoing reality of living as captives.