Lux Domini
Thus saith the LORD, He that remaineth in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth forth to the Chaldeans shall live; for he shall have his life for a prey, and shall live.

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyJudgment

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).

Jerusalem Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.