The Heb. Kasdim is generaliy rendered 'Chaldees' (Ge 11:28), and in Jer 50:10; 51:24; 24:5; 25:12, and often, is used for 'Babylonian.' The word is derived from the Babylonian name Kald
and Haran died, in the presence of Terah his father, - in the land of his birth, in Ur of the Chaldees.
Thus, saith Yahweh God of Israel, Like these good figs, so, will I regard them of Judah who are carried into captivity, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for good.
And it shall some to pass - When the seventy years are fulfilled, I will visit upon the king of Babylon and upon that nation, Declareth Yahweh their iniquity, and upon the land of the Chaldeans, - and I will turn it into age-abiding desolations.
So shall the Chaldeans become a spoil, - All her spoilers, shall be satisfied, Declareth Yahweh;
So will I recompense to Babylon, And to all the inhabitants of Chaldea, All their wickedness which they have committed against Zion before your eyes, - Declareth Yahweh.
youths in whom was no blemish, but comely of countenance, and skilful in all wisdom, and possessed of knowledge, and able to impart instruction, and who had vigour in them, to stand in the palace of the king, - and that they should be taught the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.