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'''Babylon''' was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, often referenced in the [[Bible]] to signify Babylonia—the kingdom with Babylon as its capital—especially during the period of the [https://www.britannica.com/place/Neo-Babylonian-Empire Neo-Babylonian Empire]. Around 586 BC, the Neo-Babylonian Empire conquered the southern kingdom of Judah. However, in 539 BC, the empire was overthrown by [[Cyrus (II)|Cyrus II]] of the Medo-Persian Empire.

'''Babylon''' was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, often referenced in the [[Bible]] to signify Babylonia—the kingdom with Babylon as its capital—especially during the period of the [https://www.britannica.com/place/Neo-Babylonian-Empire Neo-Babylonian Empire]. Around 586 B.C., the Neo-Babylonian Empire conquered the southern kingdom of Judah. However, in 539 B.C., the empire was overthrown by [[Cyrus (II)|Cyrus II]] of the Medo-Persian Empire.

In the [[The New Testament|New Testament]], particularly in the book of Revelation, Babylon symbolizes false churches opposing God and serves as a dwelling place of [[Satan (Devil)|Satan]], destined for judgment.

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===Neo-Babylonian Empire (Chaldean Dynasty)===

[[file:Empire neo babylonien.png|thumb|295x295px|Territory of the Neo-Babylonian Empire]]

Around 625 B.C., as Assyria’s power waned during the reign of King Ashurbanipal, Nabopolassar of Chaldea declared independence in the city of Babylon and became the first king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Around 612 B.C., Babylon allied with Media to capture [[Nineveh]], the capital of Assyria, securing a decisive victory. [[Nebuchadnezzar]] II (reigned 605–562 BC), the son of Nabopolassar, ascended the throne and led the Neo-Babylonian Empire into its golden age.

Around 625 B.C., as Assyria’s power waned during the reign of King Ashurbanipal, Nabopolassar of Chaldea declared independence in the city of Babylon and became the first king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Around 612 B.C., Babylon allied with Media to capture [[Nineveh]], the capital of Assyria, securing a decisive victory. [[Nebuchadnezzar]] II (reigned 605–562 B.C.), the son of Nabopolassar, ascended the throne and led the Neo-Babylonian Empire into its golden age.

===Fall to the Persian Empire===

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:Around 606 B.C., Babylon invaded Judah and took the royal family and noble youths as hostages. The purpose was to educate them in the language and literature of Babylon for the administration of Judah.<ref>[https://alkitab.sabda.org/resource.php?topic=3232&res=constable B. Nebuchadnezzar's training program for promising youths 1:3-7], ''Alkitab SABDA''</ref> Among those taken captive to Babylon at that time were Daniel (Belteshazzar), Hananiah (Shadrach), Mishael (Meshach), and Azariah (Abednego).

*'''Second Babylonian Exile'''

:Around 597 BC, Babylon captured approximately 10,000 of Jerusalem’s finest individuals as captives.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings+24%3A12-14&version=NIV |title=2 Kings 24:12–14|publisher= |quote= }}</ref> King Jehoiachin, who succeeded Jehoiakim, was also taken captive, and his uncle Zedekiah was appointed king of Judah. The prophet [[Jeremiah (Prophet)|Jeremiah]] foretold that Jerusalem would be destroyed and that the people would live as captives in Babylon for 70 years. He emphasized that the invasion by Babylon was God’s punishment for the idolatry and wickedness of Judah, urging the people to surrender to Babylon. However, the people were more inclined to listen to the messages of peace from false prophets like Hananiah than to the judgment proclaimed by Jeremiah.

:Around 597 B.C., Babylon captured approximately 10,000 of Jerusalem’s finest individuals as captives.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings+24%3A12-14&version=NIV |title=2 Kings 24:12–14|publisher= |quote= }}</ref> King Jehoiachin, who succeeded Jehoiakim, was also taken captive, and his uncle Zedekiah was appointed king of Judah. The prophet [[Jeremiah (Prophet)|Jeremiah]] foretold that Jerusalem would be destroyed and that the people would live as captives in Babylon for 70 years. He emphasized that the invasion by Babylon was God’s punishment for the idolatry and wickedness of Judah, urging the people to surrender to Babylon. However, the people were more inclined to listen to the messages of peace from false prophets like Hananiah than to the judgment proclaimed by Jeremiah.

*'''Third Babylonian Exile'''

:Around 588 B.C., King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon led his army to lay siege to Jerusalem. Zedekiah was offered honorable treatment if he surrendered, but he disregarded Jeremiah’s advice and chose to resist. Around 586 B.C., [[Jerusalem]] was ultimately captured by the Babylonian army after an 18-month siege.

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-'''Babylon''' was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, often referenced in the [[Bible]] to signify Babylonia—the kingdom with Babylon as its capital—especially during the period of the [https://www.britannica.com/place/Neo-Babylonian-Empire Neo-Babylonian Empire]. Around 586 BC, the Neo-Babylonian Empire conquered the southern kingdom of Judah. However, in 539 BC, the empire was overthrown by [[Cyrus (II)|Cyrus II]] of the Medo-Persian Empire.
+'''Babylon''' was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, often referenced in the [[Bible]] to signify Babylonia—the kingdom with Babylon as its capital—especially during the period of the [https://www.britannica.com/place/Neo-Babylonian-Empire Neo-Babylonian Empire]. Around 586 B.C., the Neo-Babylonian Empire conquered the southern kingdom of Judah. However, in 539 B.C., the empire was overthrown by [[Cyrus (II)|Cyrus II]] of the Medo-Persian Empire.
 In the [[The New Testament|New Testament]], particularly in the book of Revelation, Babylon symbolizes false churches opposing God and serves as a dwelling place of [[Satan (Devil)|Satan]], destined for judgment.
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 ===Neo-Babylonian Empire (Chaldean Dynasty)===
 [[file:Empire neo babylonien.png|thumb|295x295px|Territory of the Neo-Babylonian Empire]]
-Around 625 B.C., as Assyria’s power waned during the reign of King Ashurbanipal, Nabopolassar of Chaldea declared independence in the city of Babylon and became the first king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Around 612 B.C., Babylon allied with Media to capture [[Nineveh]], the capital of Assyria, securing a decisive victory. [[Nebuchadnezzar]] II (reigned 605–562 BC), the son of Nabopolassar, ascended the throne and led the Neo-Babylonian Empire into its golden age.
+Around 625 B.C., as Assyria’s power waned during the reign of King Ashurbanipal, Nabopolassar of Chaldea declared independence in the city of Babylon and became the first king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Around 612 B.C., Babylon allied with Media to capture [[Nineveh]], the capital of Assyria, securing a decisive victory. [[Nebuchadnezzar]] II (reigned 605–562 B.C.), the son of Nabopolassar, ascended the throne and led the Neo-Babylonian Empire into its golden age.
 ===Fall to the Persian Empire===
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 :Around 606 B.C., Babylon invaded Judah and took the royal family and noble youths as hostages. The purpose was to educate them in the language and literature of Babylon for the administration of Judah.<ref>[https://alkitab.sabda.org/resource.php?topic=3232&res=constable B. Nebuchadnezzar's training program for promising youths 1:3-7], ''Alkitab SABDA''</ref> Among those taken captive to Babylon at that time were Daniel (Belteshazzar), Hananiah (Shadrach), Mishael (Meshach), and Azariah (Abednego).
 *'''Second Babylonian Exile'''
-:Around 597 BC, Babylon captured approximately 10,000 of Jerusalem’s finest individuals as captives.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings+24%3A12-14&version=NIV |title=2 Kings 24:12–14|publisher= |quote= }}</ref> King Jehoiachin, who succeeded Jehoiakim, was also taken captive, and his uncle Zedekiah was appointed king of Judah. The prophet [[Jeremiah (Prophet)|Jeremiah]] foretold that Jerusalem would be destroyed and that the people would live as captives in Babylon for 70 years. He emphasized that the invasion by Babylon was God’s punishment for the idolatry and wickedness of Judah, urging the people to surrender to Babylon. However, the people were more inclined to listen to the messages of peace from false prophets like Hananiah than to the judgment proclaimed by Jeremiah.
+:Around 597 B.C., Babylon captured approximately 10,000 of Jerusalem’s finest individuals as captives.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings+24%3A12-14&version=NIV |title=2 Kings 24:12–14|publisher= |quote= }}</ref> King Jehoiachin, who succeeded Jehoiakim, was also taken captive, and his uncle Zedekiah was appointed king of Judah. The prophet [[Jeremiah (Prophet)|Jeremiah]] foretold that Jerusalem would be destroyed and that the people would live as captives in Babylon for 70 years. He emphasized that the invasion by Babylon was God’s punishment for the idolatry and wickedness of Judah, urging the people to surrender to Babylon. However, the people were more inclined to listen to the messages of peace from false prophets like Hananiah than to the judgment proclaimed by Jeremiah.
 *'''Third Babylonian Exile'''
 :Around 588 B.C., King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon led his army to lay siege to Jerusalem. Zedekiah was offered honorable treatment if he surrendered, but he disregarded Jeremiah’s advice and chose to resist. Around 586 B.C., [[Jerusalem]] was ultimately captured by the Babylonian army after an 18-month siege.

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