Concept:The Babylonian Exile was a divine punishment for the Israelites' sins.Explanation:The Israelites turned away from God and worshipped idols.Their society was also filled with injustice and oppression.God allowed Babylon to conquer them because of their disobedience.This exile was therefore the result of their unfaithfulness, not mere politics.Answer:B. The Israelites' disobedience to God and their social injustices.