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  1. Dec 4, 2019 · The ancient city of Babylon plays a major role in the Bible, representing a rejection of the One True God. It was one of the cities founded by King Nimrod, according to Genesis 10:9-10 . Babylon was located in Shinar, in ancient Mesopotamia on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River.

  2. Jul 22, 2022 · Ancient Babylon rose to dominance after throwing off the bonds of the Assyrians. The short period of Babylonian dominance that has biblical significance is referred to as the Neo-Babylonian Empire, as Babylon had been a dominant force at an earlier time.

  3. Apr 26, 2023 · Babylon has a unique place in the Bible, both as a mighty empire and as a symbol of something mighty and dark that will arrive in the last days. So why is Babylon so important?

  4. Apr 27, 2022 · Babylon in the Bible was an important city-state on the banks of the Euphrates River in Mesopotamia (the southern part of modern Iraq). It played a great role in the ancient Near East and developed into a prosperous center of religion and trade (1895-539 BC).

  5. Jan 1, 2008 · The early history of Babylon is shrouded in mystery. First mentioned in the Bible is the record of Genesis 10:8-10 which names Nimrod, the grandson of Ham, as the founder of the city in the dim prehistoric past.

  6. Jan 4, 2022 · In the Bible, Babylon is mentioned from Genesis to Revelation, as it rises from its rebellious beginnings to become a symbol of the Antichrist’s evil world system. When God’s people required discipline, God used the Babylonian Empire to accomplish it, but He limited Judah’s captivity to 70 years (Jeremiah 25:11).

  7. Discover the meaning of Babylon in the Bible. Study the definition of Babylon with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments.