Lux Domini
And thou hast said unto me, O Lord GOD, Buy thee the field for money, and take witnesses; for the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyJudgment

Glossary

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).

Chaldea Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell el Muqayyar.