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Are these ancient predictions concerning Babylon another remarkable example of Bible prophecies fulfilled?

April 26, 2017ancient Babylon bible fulfilled predictions Prophecies remarkable

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Are these ancient predictions concerning Babylon another remarkable example of Bible prophecies fulfilled?

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I recommend that you read the relevant prophetic passage before proceeding with this article. Above left: Ishtar Gate (reconstructed), Babylon. When Isaiah of Jerusalem in the eighth century BCE predicted the destruction of Babylon, it was a over a hundred years away from becoming a world power. At present it was just a small rebellious province within the Assyrian Empire in what is today southern Iraq. Supplemented by Jeremiah’s later additions, scholars have identified eight specific predictions about Babylon: (1) Babylon will be like Sodom and Gomorrah (13:19). (2) The city will never be inhabited again (13:20, Jer, 51:26). (3) Tents will not be pitched their by Bedouins (13:20). (4) Sheepfolds will not be built there (13:20). (5) The ruins will be infested by desert creatures (13:21). (6) Stones will not be removed for other construction projects (Jer. 51:26). (7) The ancient city will not be frequently visited (Jer. 51:43). (8) The site will be covered with swamps of water (14:23)