Lux Domini
For thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the cities that are not inhabited; when I shall bring up the deep upon thee, and great waters shall cover thee;

Key themes

Justice and mercyGlory of GodJudgmentExile

Glossary

Tyre Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tyre.

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).