Scholar, the Israelites seventy years of servitude include 3 sieges, 5 deportations, and eventually the destruction of Jerusalem. Nebuchadnezzar had a lot of patience with the Jews, but eventually his patience would run out. The Biblical record compares well with the Babylonian Chronicles.
Pharoah Necho’s campaign in northern Syria coincides with the brief reign of Jehoahaz, who was deposed on Necho’s return shortly after 1 Tishri (late Sept) 609, at which time Jehoiakim’s accession begins. First year of Jehoiakim, Tishri 608 (Sept–Oct) to Elul 607 (Aug–Sept). Third year of Jehoiakim, Tishri 606 (Sept–Oct) to last of Elul, 605 (Oct 6). This is the twenty-first year of Nabopolasar and the accession year of Nebuchadrezzar. Battle of Carchemish, late May to early June 605; Nabopolasar’s death Aug 15/16, 605. Nebuchadrezzar’s coronation Sept 7, 605. The accession year of Nebuchadrezzar = the third year of Jehoiakim. First (regnal) year of Nebuchadrezzar = the fourth year of Jehoiakim.
Jehoiakim, son of Josiah, was king of Judah (Dan. 1:1). Zedekiah was the last king. How likely is it that Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem in 607 BCE, before his victory over the Egyptians in 605 BCE? He wasn’t even king yet. His father died in 605 BCE. From there figure in 3 sieges and 5 deportations. Only in his nineteenth year did he burn the temple and destroy Jerusalem. 587/586 BCE is a much better option for the destruction of Jerusalem.
The above can be proved from the Scriptures. See also A. R. Green (1982).
“The Chronology of the Last Days of Judah: Two Apparent Discrepancies.” Journal of Biblical Literature, 101, pp. 71, 72. I have additional references for those that are interested.