Thematic Bible: Of babylon
Thematic Bible
Rivers » Mentioned in scripture » Of babylon
There we [captives] sat down and wept,
When we remembered Zion [the city God imprinted on our hearts].
of the cities Walls » Of babylon
“I will punish and judge Bel [the handmade god] in Babylon
And take out of his mouth what he has swallowed up [the stolen sacred articles and the captives of Judah and elsewhere].
The nations will no longer flow to him.
Yes, the wall of Babylon has fallen down!
Watchman » Of babylon
Set up a signal on the walls of Babylon [to spread the news];
Post a strong blockade,
Station the guards,
Prepare the men for ambush!
For the Lord has both purposed and done
That which He spoke against the people of Babylon.
Wise men » Of babylon
This is the dream which I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, explain its meaning, since none of the wise men of my kingdom are able to reveal its interpretation to me; but you are able, for a spirit of the holy gods is in you.’
Then all the king’s wise men came in, but they could not read the writing or reveal to the king its interpretation.