An Advance in Civilization
2500- 4BC
Bible Reference: Genesis 11:9, 2 Kings 20:12-19, 24:1-16, Jeremiah 26:2-12, Daniel, Ezekiel, Matthew 2, 1 Peter 5:13, Revelation 17:5
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- The Babylonians were one of the first cultures that emerged in Mesopotamia that organized, built, educated, and provided written records.
- Abraham’s family lived in and came out of the area of the Babylonians through the ancient cities of Ur and Haran, both located close to the Euphrates River.
- The Babylonians advanced as a civilization and helped to overthrow the Assyrians in 612 BC.
- They became a world power under the leadership of King Nebuchadnezzar.
- In 587 BC, the Babylonians laid siege to Jerusalem and completely destroyed the city and the temple.
- King Belshazzar was the last king of the Babylonians before they were conquered by the Persians in 539 BC.
- When Alexander the Great conquered the known world, he intended to set up a new capital in the city of Babylon because of its access to the kingdom. He eventually died in Babylon in 323 BC.
- Babylonian astronomers, knowing the prophecies from the Jewish people about the Messiah, sent wise men to find Jesus.
- Babylon is used throughout the Bible as a symbol of evil.
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