Jeremiah 51:41

O how was Sheshach won? O, how was the glory of the whole land taken? How happeneth it that Babylon is so wondered at among the Heathen?

Jeremiah 25:26

all kings toward the north, whether they be far or nigh, everyone with his neighbours; Yea, and all the kingdoms that are upon the whole earth. The king of Sheshach, said he, shall drink with them also.

Isaiah 13:19

And Babylon, that glory of kingdoms and beauty of the Chaldeans' honor, shall be destroyed, even as God destroyed Sodom and Gomorra.

Jeremiah 49:25

But how should so worshipful and glorious a city be forsaken?

Deuteronomy 28:37

And thou shalt go to waste and be made an example and a jestingstock unto all nations whither the LORD shall carry thee.

2 Chronicles 7:21

And this house that is so high, shall be a wonder to all that passeth thereby that they shall say, 'Why hath the LORD dealt on this fashion with this land and with this house?'

Isaiah 14:4

Then shalt thou use this mockage upon the king of Babylon, and say: How happeneth that the oppressor leaveth off? Is the gold tribute come to an end?

Jeremiah 50:23

How happeneth it that the hammer of the whole world is thus broken and bruised in sunder? How chanceth it that Babylon is become a wilderness among the Heathen on this manner?

Jeremiah 50:46

The noise at the winning of Babylon shall move the earth, and the cry shall be heard among the Gentiles."

Jeremiah 51:37

Babylon shall become a heap of stones, a dwelling place for dragons, a fearfulness and wondering, because no man dwelleth there.

Ezekiel 27:35

All they that dwell in the Isles are abashed at thee, and all their kings are afraid; yea, their faces have changed colour.

Daniel 2:38

And hath delivered thee all things that are among the children of men: the beasts of the field, and the fowls under the heaven, and given thee dominion over them all. Thou art that golden head.

Daniel 4:22

Even thou, O king, art the tree: great and strong. Thy greatness increaseth, and reacheth unto the heaven, so doth thy power to the ends of the earth.

Daniel 4:30

and said, "This is the great city of Babylon, which I myself, with my power and strength, have made a king's court, for the honour of my majesty."

Daniel 5:1-5

King Belshazzar made a great banquet to his thousand lords: with all these thousand he made great cheer,

Revelation 18:10-19

and shall stand afar off, for fear of her punishment, saying, 'Alas, Alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city: For at one hour is her judgment come.'

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

How is Sheshach taken! and how is the praise of the whole earth surprised! how is Babylon become an astonishment among the nations!

General references

Bible References

Sheshach

Jeremiah 25:26
all kings toward the north, whether they be far or nigh, everyone with his neighbours; Yea, and all the kingdoms that are upon the whole earth. The king of Sheshach, said he, shall drink with them also.
Daniel 5:1
King Belshazzar made a great banquet to his thousand lords: with all these thousand he made great cheer,

The praise

Jeremiah 49:25
But how should so worshipful and glorious a city be forsaken?
Jeremiah 50:23
How happeneth it that the hammer of the whole world is thus broken and bruised in sunder? How chanceth it that Babylon is become a wilderness among the Heathen on this manner?
Isaiah 13:19
And Babylon, that glory of kingdoms and beauty of the Chaldeans' honor, shall be destroyed, even as God destroyed Sodom and Gomorra.
Isaiah 14:4
Then shalt thou use this mockage upon the king of Babylon, and say: How happeneth that the oppressor leaveth off? Is the gold tribute come to an end?
Daniel 2:38
And hath delivered thee all things that are among the children of men: the beasts of the field, and the fowls under the heaven, and given thee dominion over them all. Thou art that golden head.
Daniel 4:22
Even thou, O king, art the tree: great and strong. Thy greatness increaseth, and reacheth unto the heaven, so doth thy power to the ends of the earth.
Daniel 5:4
They drunk wine, and praised their Idols of gold, silver, copper, iron, wood and stone.
Revelation 18:10
and shall stand afar off, for fear of her punishment, saying, 'Alas, Alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city: For at one hour is her judgment come.'

An astonishment

Jeremiah 51:37
Babylon shall become a heap of stones, a dwelling place for dragons, a fearfulness and wondering, because no man dwelleth there.
Jeremiah 50:46
The noise at the winning of Babylon shall move the earth, and the cry shall be heard among the Gentiles."
Deuteronomy 28:37
And thou shalt go to waste and be made an example and a jestingstock unto all nations whither the LORD shall carry thee.
2 Chronicles 7:21
And this house that is so high, shall be a wonder to all that passeth thereby that they shall say, 'Why hath the LORD dealt on this fashion with this land and with this house?'
Ezekiel 27:35
All they that dwell in the Isles are abashed at thee, and all their kings are afraid; yea, their faces have changed colour.

General references

Jeremiah 49:25
But how should so worshipful and glorious a city be forsaken?