- Babylonian Empire - JW. ORG
Babylon’s defiance of Jehovah eventually led to its downfall In prophecy, Jehovah depicted Babylon as a lion having eagle’s wings; he also foretold its fall and its eventual desolation On October 5, 539 B C E , in one night, Babylon was taken by Cyrus the Great, whom Jehovah had foretold by name Babylon fell in the very manner foretold
- Babylon - JW. ORG
The ruins of Babylon extend over a vast area in the form of a triangle Several mounds are scattered over the area Tell Babil (Mujelibe), in the northern part of the triangle, preserves the ancient name and is located about 10 km (6 mi) N of Hilla, Iraq
- Babylon in Bible History | A Book You Can Trust—Part 3 - JW. ORG
Yet, that is what happened with ancient Babylon Some 200 years in advance, about the year 732 B C E , Jehovah God inspired the Hebrew prophet Isaiah to put in writing a prophecy about the demise of mighty Babylon He wrote: “Babylon, the decoration of kingdoms, must become as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah
- What Is Babylon the Great? | Bible Questions - JW. ORG
Babylon the Great is a religious entity, not a political or commercial one Ancient Babylon was a profoundly religious city, known for its use of spiritistic “spells” and “sorceries ” (Isaiah 47:1, 12, 13; Jeremiah 50:1, 2, 38) In fact, the residents of the city practiced false religion in opposition to the true God, Jehovah
- “Babylon the Great Has Fallen!” - JW. ORG
Babylon the Great had fallen as far as having any captive hold on God’s people was concerned Like locusts, Christ’s anointed brothers swarmed out of the abyss, ready for action ( Revelation 9:1-3; 11:11, 12 ) They were the modern “faithful and discreet slave,” and the Master appointed them over all his belongings on earth
- Cyrus the Great | Portraits From the Past - JW. ORG
Babylon sat on the Euphrates River, which also filled moats surrounding the city’s massive walls —a combination of defenses that made the city seem impregnable Upstream from Babylon, Cyrus’ men diverted the Euphrates, causing the water level in the city to fall
- When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed?—Part One - JW. ORG
Instead of saying 70 years “at Babylon,” many translations read “for Babylon ” (NIV) Some historians therefore claim that this 70-year period applies to the Babylonian Empire According to secular chronology, the Babylonians dominated the land of ancient Judah and Jerusalem for some 70 years, from about 609 B C E until 539 B C E when
- What Is the Seven-Headed Wild Beast of Revelation Chapter 13? - JW. ORG
Likewise, the seven heads of the beast of Revelation 13:1 represent seven governments: the primary political powers that have dominated through history and have taken the lead in oppressing God’s people —Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome, and Anglo-America If we conclude that the ten horns represent all sovereign states
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