Lux Domini
But if thou wilt not go forth to the king of Babylon’s princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt not escape out of their hand.

Key themes

HopeAnxiety and fearSuffering and trialsPrayerJudgment

Glossary

Chaldea Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell el Muqayyar.

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).

Babylon Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.