Reference: Chaldaea, Chaldaeans
Hastings
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
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While his father Terah was still alive, Haran died in Ur of the Chaldeans, in the land of his birth.
Jehovah the God of Israel says: 'Like these good figs, so I will regard the captives of Judah as good. I have sent them out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans.
When the seventy years are over, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation for their crimes,' declares Jehovah. 'I will turn Babylon into a permanent wasteland.
The Babylonians will become the prize. All who loot them will get everything they want, declares Jehovah.
In your presence I will pay back Babylon and all the people who live in Babylon for all the evil things that they did in Zion, proclaims Jehovah.
These were young people who had no defects. They were good looking and intelligent, with knowledge. They showed wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of science. They had ability to serve in the king's court and were taught the language and literature of the Chaldeans.