How Babylon Created an Empire

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Why do you think the Bible portrays Babylon so negatively when other ancient sources mainly praise it? Let us know what you think!

[@DNH17]

It's a religious\power related motivation. Just like Belzebul, one of the gods of the Philistines (along the rewriting of winners) was changed into a deamon and assimilated. The losers always leave a trace and sometime, just like Greeks, conquer implicitly the "winning" party. "Graecia capta ferum victorem cepit" as Oratius reminds us. Somehow he tells us also, between other meanings, that heritage is deeply layered. The myth of David and Goliath reminds that the Philistines were tall (or anyway armed with higher technology, a mantra in today Israel ideologically "secured" space), indeed from the South or from the East... Christianity comes as a root from Judaism or it is to it connected, despite all religions are connected, in terms of power and direct link the former is coherent with the first to ban, assimilate, deface, own the past of other cultures, or beliefs that were lost behind. The Church was in politeism a sacred space, sometimes a sacred wood, actually often. For this reason Churches are not labyrinth or walled houses but actually column supported buildings with tons of colors... this is a fact, which anyone can verify. We are filled with these things that could really appease tons of conflict and open many minds, unfortunately today, still systematically brainwashed or indifferent.

[@BrodyChilds]

To be fair, those same Hebrew texts that portray Babylon as a wicked empire, also portray all of Isreal and the rest of the surrounding nations and empires (Assyria, Egypt, Tyre, etc...) as wicked too. The idea is that the nations did whatever they thought was right at the expense of other nations and that as long as humanity put their trust in Empire, they would be very disappointed. Both Jeremiah and Ezekiel express the idea that Babylon was used by YHWY to judge the nations for their wickedness. Daniel seems to indicate that the Babylonian kings were reasonable rulers who were often lead astray by power-hungry advisors. Revelation is using Babylon as a symbol of human empire and corrupt power demanding human allegiance, It is not talking about the literal Babylonian empire. All that isn't to say that Babylon isn't portrayed negatively. The Bible clearly claims judgment against Babylon, but it is within the world view that God uses the nations to judge each other for their "wickedness." Hence the reason you find, in the same books, God judges His own people through the invasion and exile by Babylon. Really enjoyed the video! it filled in so many blanks I had and gave a great timeline of events!

[@DNH17]

@@BrodyChilds yeah we have daily proof of this

[@samuelreed2994]

Babylon represents the tower building societies that enslave and displace those who follow the way of God and nature.

[@DNH17]

@@samuelreed2994 yeah like Apartheid? Indeed that idea of religion and nature favoring the strong and butchering the weak found in Israel PM official twitter posts is a great way to play the righteous victim or anyway implement your religion. Religion has made many many damage and regression is time to get just a bit of laic and respectful especially for a religion that defines it s closed cricle a group of superiors. Madness

[@عليمحمود-ح8خ]

Being a modest Iraqi researcher, I would like to say that the Babylonian civilization, the Assyrian and Sumerian civilizations were the greatest civilizations of the ancient world, and we certainly do not forget the great kings such as Esarhaddon and Assyria in Nepal, the great king Nebuchadnezzar II, and the Babylonian king Zahak, nicknamed Nimrod.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! 🙂

[@mrshrek362]

Assyrian empire in Nepal lol

[@IsaiahArchiya]

Can’t be the greatest if it wasn’t the longest. That rights reserved for the Egyptians.

[@RaNdOmPlAyS]

@@mrshrek362 make it make sense 😂😭💀

[@Cameron220]

when did Babylon start and end (approximately)??

[@christopherflux6254]

I think the Bibles criticism of Babylon is purely from a moral and spiritual point of view. I don’t think any of the Bible writers denied it was a great city in terms of architecture, culture and technology.

[@albajgurd]

Bible writers? Not God's words?

[@christopherflux6254]

@@albajgurd The Bible is Gods Word which was physically written by human authors. There’s no contradiction there.

[@landiperolli4445]

Nuk ka randesi artitektura dhe zbukurimet more zotni Zoti e dénonce babilonin per korrupsionin prosticionin dhe krimnalitetin qe kishte arrive kulmin babioles kurre nuk mund te rindertohet per jetesish, sadami de shteti me rendent dhe sa sadama do ta provojne por kurre nuk munden me dale mbi vullnetin e Zotit

[@Napolean-tq3zs]

​@@albajgurddummy

[@Napolean-tq3zs]

​@@christopherflux6254but I don't think God cares about architecture lol, the architecture was a part of the evils of Babylon, all the idol statues for worship, the evil Temples.

[@mungujakisa]

In answer to your question, Babylon, while a feat of human ingenuity and organization, was famously opposed to principles taught in scripture, that's why even in Revelations, it is said that the blood of all prophets and holy people were found in her. This is an amazing and well researched video, very easy to listen to. Thanks for your good work, keep it up! Thumbs up from Uganda!

[@alisbocesar2837]

We must know who they are, the bible says of them a Japhetites & the modern day today who's they are, simply the bible again says babylon the sin civilisation

[@vicgodsucks1157]

*If your all powerful sky daddy is real, why didn't he stop the slaughter in the Ugandan Civil War??! THUMBS DOWN FOR UGANDA!* 👎🙄

[@samename6479]

@Ivan Schlotzkylol, I end up correcting them as well

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Excellent response

[@shakiMiki]

@Ivan Schlotzky What pedantry.

[@adamdolson2525]

Thanks for this great presentation on Babylon! I did a project on Mesopotamia back in grade 5 and this was like a blast from the past with much richer information.

[@ryanjohnson4565]

Amazing video! Last question: Because the Bible and other ancient sources (as explained in the video) are dealing with very different issues. The ancient sources in this video are assessing Babylon’s beauty and achievement, while the Bible assesses its character and behavior.

[@sovraxmansa4144]

Because there scummm

[@BlackVibeBallsack]

Nicely put !

[@just_shaeee]

Precisely! Great comment!

[@Marechalkev327]

Exceptional comment, yes indeed

[@kellykade]

That’s about it

[@Salman-fo8ng]

The Babylonian Empire and the ancient Iraqi civilizations are a great pride and honor for all mankind. I am Iraqi and I live outside Iraq, but I study the history and ancient civilization of Mesopotamia 🇮🇶

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. 🙂

[@artemisiafernandez9136]

I hope iraqi govmnt. will preserve the babylonian ruins.

[@Salman-fo8ng]

@@artemisiafernandez9136 Unfortunately, the primitive Islamists destroyed a large part of the pieces. Archaeological museums in Mosul as well as Fajro lighthouse. The hunchback in Mosul, just as the primitive Islam in Afghanistan blew up the famous Buddha statue

[@artemisiafernandez9136]

yea i saw in a vlog

[@Salman-fo8ng]

@@artemisiafernandez9136 Many museums, unfortunately, have destroyed most of the artifacts. Destroyed by ISIS Islam. After entering the city of Mosul. Nicknamed the ancient city destroyed everything. Even the tomb of their Prophet Yunus being destroyed was really unfortunate. But some Iraqi researchers and explorers were able to find artifacts underground in archaeological sites in Iraq and also under rivers dating back thousands of years.

[@scullakaroung7734]

Having taken up history for my graduation & PG, its really nice to see this video, thanks! And Kelly, the way you describe things is really good, + the way you explain on how to support, I just can't leave without liking and subscribing to this channel. It's All because of Kelly. Take care & keep up the good work! 👏👏🤗

[@balu3345]

Very good describe about ancient Masipotyniya ,thank U🇮🇳👍

[@mesopotamia.6]

Great video, thanks for the valuable information about Babylon. I hope you will make more videos about the Babylonian civilization..❤️🇮🇶

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you so much! Make sure to check back if we do revisit the topic 😊

[@ProgressIsTheOnlyEvolution]

Great video. I love the story of Babylon and this time of history, I find it very fascinating and there is so much we can learn from it today. You edited and told this story very well. Thanks for making this.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@tinuwatijamir675]

Hey! I like your videos and what I want to see is that I want to see the four sides of the hanging garden. Please!!!

[@avilacanario]

I enjoy watching these videos. Very, very informative.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevendelgado5654]

Thank you so much for your devoted time in learning and sharing with us

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelryan17]

The hanging gardens did in fact exist. They were spoken about in more than 3 ancient texts and also known to have made circulation by story for millennia

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@WilliamGMalek]

The Hanging Garden is located in Nineveh, the Assyrian Capital. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGGQY5h_pMZ1hKc

[@jinniss901]

Like it was just made up?? Cmonnn. It was real for sure.

[@comingtoreignAD70]

Greatly enjoyed the video. Yes, Babylon was considered evil by Israel. It was primarily so since it had practices that were opposed to their law. However, perhaps God considered it as a primary country to carry out His judgment on the cities of Judaea which occurred in the 6th century BC. Daniel treats the empire favorably. Revelation uses Babylon most likely as a representative of Jerusalem which again came under judgment by the Romans in the 1st century AD. The Judaeans did not consider any Gentile nation favorably. God allows that sentiment while at the same time telling us that He loved the Gentiles and wanted to make them a part of His family. God loves the Babylonians.

[@MuthannaAAli]

Great Video! Please Create a Video for the King Nebuchadnezzar!

[@namru7329]

Thanks for the video, your follower from Iraq, Babylon 🇮🇶❤️There are other civilizations in Iraq, such as the Sumerian, Akkadian, Assyrian and Abbasid civilizations

[@NBK112]

حتى هني 😂😂😂

[@namru7329]

@@NBK112 ما فهمت ؟

[@LakshmiPraveenDiaries]

@@namru7329 at current Iraq is Islam culture not part of Ancient cultures of Mesopotamia.

[@namru7329]

@@LakshmiPraveenDiaries Yes, my friend . But we are the descendants of ancient civilizations

[@LakshmiPraveenDiaries]

yes! your right my friend. but I wanted to see them back in the future.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Fascinating history! Thanks for sharing! Someday I would like to pay a visit to some of those exotic places in Eastern Europe!😎👍Iraq, Africa and Italy!

[@rwanraad8515]

This is a very simple part about the Iraqi civilization. There are many religious, touristic and historical places. In addition, I would like to tell you that Iraq is subject to media distortion because of the wars. There is always exploitation by some parties and false news that they transmit to other countries in order to distort the image of this country. I do not know when they will let us live. In peace, but I would like to tell you that if you visit Iraq, you will find love and respect unless you find it in any other country.❤

[@sebastianlecaros7067]

Thank you for this video. Great information ❤

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching, Sebastian! We're so glad that you enjoyed the video. 😊

[@carstenlarsen3238]

Hi Kelly Fantastic video, i rearlly liked it, i already knew some facts about Babylon but i also learned some new things, Do to this video So great job, great job I very much like this ancient history the bronze age Especially

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching, glad you learned some new things!

[@mufylemagnifique]

Thanks for making this video, from the historical point of view rather than the religious one only.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@rahayujosephbambang4435]

It was told by the school principal during a Catholic religious lesson, in the past that only paintings were shown and now I can see it through the DVD player as well on KZbin. There is a nostalgic video when I went to Catholic school in St Theresia, Thank you for sharing your story. 👍🏻💐👣💙🙋🏼‍♂️

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

You're very welcome. 🙂

[@justindtackett]

The last question I shall give word to. Lol. “Every way of a man seems right in his own eyes, but the Lord wieghs the hearts.” Proverbs 21:2. While this doesn’t totally address the question of the differing Babylonian perceptions. it illustrates that when men think they are wise and right in their thoughts and ways, God sees it from the whole perspective. Gods kingdom will reign forever, and every earthy kingdom will fall. Because men are flawed. It’s the best of a man when he lives his life for another.

[@thomasrumu3681]

I reckon the mighty king king Nebuchadnezza knew a thing of the God of heaven and earth if had he would have remaind an undefeated earthly throne todate

[@حنين-ب7ع]

THE GOD YOU'RE CALLING IS NOT JESUS.

[@joshuaforkwa7543]

@@حنين-ب7ع The Bible has alway portrayed God as the source of everything. From Him came all creation. He has revealed himself in newer ways over and over again. The Christ is not only a person but he the word of God that became flesh. All that God ever said has been proven to be fully fulfilled in Jesus while he was on earth. This only proves that Jesus is the perfect physical manifestation of God's word. If we do not believe in him, we just might not be able to withstand the wrath of the same God in the days of Babylon

[@vicgodsucks1157]

*THE OLD BOOK OF JEWISH FAIRYTALES IS FULL OF B.S LIES!*

[@sirenscalllntothedeep6306]

So heres the ??? What is Revelation referring to when it Speaks of Babylon being Distroyed. 🤔

[@QarreoMusic]

Nice video. As for your last question, according to the Bible, Babylon is the cradle and grave of paganism and rebellion toward God, beginning with Nimrod, the first world dictator, ending with the anti(pseudo)christ as the final world dictator (all laid out in those books you mentioned). Nebuchadnezzar had a dream (Daniel 2) about all the world empires beginning with his, leading up to to the final one which will be replaced by the King of kings, who will rule with justice and peace....finally, where there will be no more pain and suffering. He extended an invitation to join him there through the greatest act of love on the cross, laying down his life for all. 💖

[@winifredthompson465]

Thank you. Great reply. Winifred Thompson. Northern Ireland.

[@QarreoMusic]

@@winifredthompson465 Grace & shalom to you brother!

[@winifredthompson465]

@@QarreoMusic Are you from Israel I was baptised in the River Jordan in Israel 2011. Love Israel. I am a sister in the faith. Winifred Thompson. Lisburn. Northern Ireland

[@TheLightShines]

Amen

[@vicgodsucks1157]

*The old book of Jewish fairytales is full of B.S lies!! Laws and technology we used today comes from Babylon!*

[@ianbell4606]

The Bible makes reference that Babylon was the strongest city that would ever exist in the history of mankind. We can see this reflected in the book of Daniel with the Nebuchadnezzar statue being the head of gold and the metals get weaker down to the toes. Excellent video.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks so much, Ian. 🙂

[@valerieash]

Did you know the feet of Iron and clay represent the Anglo American war power of the United States and Great Britain? It is strong yet weak. The clay represents the common man. The common man would wield greater influence. in the affairs of the government.

[@ianbell4606]

@valerieash yes, it's also a picture of transhumanism, and the 10 toes represent the 10 kings (the United Nations) who don't have a nation yet, and let's not forget the miry clay which I believe are the non indigenous reptilian tares.

[@Stephen-r3x]

I think iron (Rome) is considerably stronger than gold....

[@Stephen-r3x]

​@valerieash the feet of iron and clay represented the dissolution of the Roman Empire into the 10 Germanic states that succeeded it. See also the great beast and its 10 horns ....

[@davidhz547]

Great job, tank you nice teacher...

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Our pleasure. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@mosescola4174]

lapis lazuli brick layout Babylonians had was dope. I hope to see something based on babylons design in the future. The hanging garden totally existed btw.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

We agree. 🙂

[@Tekmirion]

Well presented Kelly! Nice and informative as always! 👍

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulpraneeth3488]

Nice Video Kelly Great Content👏🏾. About the question you asked, Babylon actually stands as symbol for Pleasure which carries God's Children away from God into it's Captivity. It's not like, God is against a Kingdom or Culture, God is not partial to anyone. It's about Pleasure that's leading his Children away(this applies to even today) and it hurts God a lot, when his Children are rebelling against him for Pleasure. God loves entire Humanity and Kingdoms, In book of Daniel itself, many Babylonian Kings knew God and God also did Great things for them. So in short, Babylon is not about Kingdom but about Attitude of Pleasure Seeking in every Human, that's against God. Hope it Helps😁

[@100Denario]

Thank you for your comment. May I ask where you sourced your information? I really enjoy your writing about it.

[@paulpraneeth3488]

@@100Denario Thanks😁, Bible is the Source. If we study Book of Revelation and Daniel closely, we can understand God's point of View

[@vicgodsucks1157]

*The all powerful sky daddy is too busy helping Russian destroy the Ukraine!* 😉

[@AdamFBuchanan]

I'm Australian. love that your Australian, feels a raw thing to see on KZbin and the internet. haha. and a map of Melbourne is on the wall. :)

[@DionProbo]

I love history, and i love she explain.. Sooo lovely

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks, Jack. 🙂

[@axelmundi]

Quite brave of you to take on a topic so sure to raise the ire of many. My name is Greg, living in the desert lands of Southwest United States, and I came across this video of yours tonight while doing work on a new KZbin channel I have started with my associate, Nolan, who lives in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S.. We have a theatrical project which we named Babylon Theatre back in 1971-72 (C.E.!) when we lived in Salt Lake City, Utah USA in those heady days of hippies and searching for all kinds of freedom. Our language-oriented satires led us to using the name, Babylon, though to a certain degree, I suppose, because it looked better than the similar sounding phrase, "babble on," which was how we used to describe our creative style of storytelling. Certainly the Biblical story of the Tower might hint that the people's babbling was what God hated. Now, fifty years after our first work, my co-director Nolan and I (we work mostly as a duo) in the course of naming our YT Channel decided on the brand, "Modern Babylonian Comics." During work on our new video movie, we have had some discussions about the sparse amount of data which is available to the average Western student in their public school days (or religious indoctrinations) about ancient Babylon, as you said much of it coming from the (I'd say, obviously biased) Bible mentions. Having once seen a photo that purported to show the remains of a -- or "the"-- theater of Babylon, we started wondering if Babylon did have a drama or theatrical tradition, and moreover, whether there might have been any Babylonian comics or comedy writers. This led to a slightly scary overshadowing of our imagination by the thought of a sort of guild of old, known now as the Ancient Babylonian Comics. For this reason we decided that we were chosen by the spirits of these ABCs to carry on under their guidance; hence we became the MBC. This is not to be discounted, because it led me tonight to see your lecture listed on the sidebar of my channel home page. (Which you might find by searching YT for ModernBabylonianComics or our new movie, "The Babylontheon: Fifty Years of Babylon Theatre." Hope this innocent advertising doesn't get me in trouble.) Thanks for the enjoyable video. Believe me, I learned a lot. Keep ducking those arrows.

[@YashPatel-xq9tb]

Hi kelly, always love your work👍 Can you please make videos on discovery of different regions of world (global discovery) ?

[@capunkmelky]

Thank you for sharing. Good videos & i like. Greetings from Kefamenanu, Indonesia 🙏

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you for your kind words! 🙂

[@czarlguitarl]

thank you Kelly, amazing stuff. I wonder what the potential is for underwater archaeology in the Persian gulf, plz lmk if you have any recommendations for underwater archaeology since given the trend of global warming and sea level rise, it's definitely a worldwide curiosity!...

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks, Carl! We have definitely seen more underwater sites come to light in recent years due to the effects of climate change/global warming. I think it's safe to say that we'll definitely see more in theIf you do a Google News search, you should be able to find some amazing underwater finds. 🙂

[@ameral-zubaidi1972]

Good video. I liked it. Tell us more about our history. We learn a lot from you. Following you from the cradle of civilizations

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@benjamindorokhov6302]

The city of Babylon was beautiful without question, but the Bible isn’t talking about the outer appearance of the city but the pride and depravity when it mentions Babylon negatively. That, followed by the oppression of Gods people by the Babylonians. The “Babylon” mentioned in the book of Revelations, is a symbol. Just like the original Babylon, the world will awe at the magnificence just like the beautiful city of old but God points to the arrogance, pride, and depravity that oppresses his church.

[@MarkinSeaTac]

Great video. Well done!

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you so much. We're glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@loboh9898]

awesome video! thanks for the great research you've done, really interesting!

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed it. 😊

[@SpirosKiriakopoulos]

You are my new queen of history. GREAT job, thank you.

[@stevenbrown9275]

Excellent video. I’m glad you mentioned that the hanging gardens were likely in Nineveh.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@babylonkid]

Many years ago I watched a documentary about this. I think it was on National Geographic. Stephanie Dalley had the theory the gardens were in Nineveh.

[@ryansmith8345]

@@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia A very good narrative Btw, The shirt that you're wearing in the video has one of the ancient Persian signatures on it , it's not Mesopotamian. Speaking of the Persians, why haven't you made any videos on the Persians at all ?? They are like *THE giant* of history !!! The 1st Iranian empire ( The Median empire ) defeated the Akkadian empire & marked a point on history. ( *Reigned for 200 years* ) Then later on, the the second Iranian empire ( the Achaemenid empire ) *was literally the OP !!! the 1st superpower in human history that abolished slavery & gave the freedom of speech & the freedom of religion , they changed the world soo much that it's now impossible to imagine what would've happened if they didn't exist* !!! ( *Reigned for 300 years* ) The third Iranian empire ( the Parthian/Ashkanid empire ) was the archrival of Rome !!! The parthian-Iranian cataphracts were the 1st knights in history & the predecessors of later European knights !!! ( *reigned for 500 years* ) The fourth Iranian empire ( the Sassanid empire ) was also the archrival of Rome , & a superpower of the world & centre of culture & civilization !!! ( *Reigned for 450 years* ) *That's a total of 1050 years of ancient history of a giant in history that you haven't covered at all* !!! Hope you'll make many videos on them soon :))

[@TimeSculptors0]

Amazing video like from baghdad

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@lakshyamiglani6534]

Hey Kelly, really love your videos as you explain everything really nicely, I have recently developed interest in History and Ancient world and have been reading a lot lately, would like to ask you a question, do you feel a little sad when you read about some civilization you are fascinated about but since it longer exists, we can only resort to the limited information available, like being an Indian, I feel a bit fortunate that it's a continuous civilization hence it's got that cultural depth, I wish civilizations like Sumerian and Egypt still existed today. My point is is it hard being a history lover for you?

[@chadyonfire7878]

this was an amazing overview , ty

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Our pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@williambrewer]

Great video! Thank you! The Bible speak about Babylon much the same way it speaks of many ancient cities who were proud and oppressive towards God's people. The book of Revelation borrows the name Babylon as a code name for old covenant Jerusalem which was guilty of killing Christ, his apostles, and the prophets of old.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks, William! We're glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@micha2909]

The book of Revelation borrows the name Babylon as a code name for *Rome* which was guilty of killing Christ and his apostles.

[@williambrewer]

@@micha2909 no. The book of Revelation borrows the name Babylon as a code name for Jerusalem which was guilty of killing Christ and his apostles. Act 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 1Th 2:15 The Jews, who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: Mat 23:34-37 Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: 35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. 36 Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation. 37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Rev 18:24 KJV And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.

[@williambrewer]

@@micha2909 I'm sorry, you are wrong my friend. Read matt 23 and compare with Rev 18. Blessings.

[@micha2909]

@@williambrewer The book of revelation was written when the Romans killed Christians for their faith. They were the main enemy for young Christianity, but they couldn't say so, that's why they used Babylon as a code name for Rome.

[@junglejim4549]

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[@junglejim4549]

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[@valeriaibanez1599]

The Bible does not support your statements about what you think the Bible says. According to the Bible Babylon was the “golden head” in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, the finest of all world kingdoms: “The head of the statue was made of pure gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of bronze, Your Majesty, you are the king of kings. The God of heaven has given you dominion and power and might and glory; in your hands he has placed all mankind and the beasts of the field and the birds in the sky. Wherever they live, he has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold. “After you, another kingdom will arise, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule over the whole earth.” Daniel‬ ‭2:32, 37-39‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@mandacupcakes83]

Right !! I dont think they have read it the Septuagint Exta piece of Daniel too I think they offered people to dragon named Marduk the scaled dragon giraffe all over the walls AND her shirt the sun God of plagues and judgements riding an Seraphim…inanna of Babylon sin harlot golden calf …Jesus is king ❤❤❤❤

[@dr.shafiqahmad5989]

Good video Thanks from 🇮🇳India

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@zaheerunteathered4224]

How did you not mention nimrod or semirames

[@chuckw8391]

Thanks for the nice presentation!

[@MrKurdkiller]

The question you should ask is who wrote the Bible that you are reading from

[@LaithOG]

Thanks for this video , I am from Iraq , my mother was born in Babylon .

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

You're very welcome. 🙂

[@harshitsatyam3228]

Can u make video on Mauryan Empire ? It's a request please.🙏

[@stathislourantos1194]

The answer to your question is simple: Nebuchadnezzar II conquered Jerusalem and exiled the Jews to Babylon until Persian ruler Cyrus allowed them to return to their homeland in 533 BCE after 80 year captivity. The Jews' drama and weepings by the river of Babylon (Euphrates) is the subject of the famous opera of Verdi Nabucco (short for Nebuchadnezzar II).

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

👍🙂

[@fuzzpope]

Excellent presentation, bravo.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you so much. 🙂

[@therealmichaelphelps]

Really enjoyed your video and the photos of the ruins. Interestingly, before Babylon was discovered, many people viewed what the Bible said about Babylon as something like folklore or a fairy tale, it wasn’t until that German archeologist discovered the ruins of the city, that it gave credibility to what the Bible said concerning that city. Also I was thrown off by how you pronounced Sennacherib of assyria… it’s pronounced sen ack air ib, if that makes sense, it’s been well established that’s how to pronounce the name… it’s okay, I nearly failed English in school so I’m not one to speak lol. Anyways great video.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks, Michael! And thanks for your feedback regarding pronunciation - we're always happy to receive constructive criticism.

[@therealmichaelphelps]

@@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia :)

[@achillxs7458]

you deserve the subscribe, great content.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate the support. 😊

[@casperbaghdad7137]

Actually, I am from babylon in IRAQ. Why USA destroy my country ? Is it for the oil ? Ok, take the oil but why destroy our civilzation

[@babylonkid]

Oil, perhaps. Secret ancient knowledge to continue their control, absolutely.

[@lindamorgan2678]

@Abdullah Aljanabi Where do you live now why can't you go back ?

[@lindamorgan2678]

@@babylonkid Not USA Zionists from across the world and in USA

[@Romeo7771]

Besides oil which is money, the reason is that your religion is an evil religion bent on world domination and oppression under a stupid, unscientific, anti progressive and oppressive Sharia Law/politico-religions system, to say the least. I know you do not agree with this but this is from our perspective. Needless to say it is all true, regardless of what you ignorantly feel about it.

[@fromabove422]

The destruction the artifacts are required to keep lies going. Such as babylon being in Iraq. If they destroy all the artifact nobody can go against it

[@ifeellikeimbigmeechlarryho7900]

Good vid

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@thomasrumu3681]

I see Babylon illustrate the fact that no matter how mighty and brilliant an empire or nation is in it's own estimations the size and purpose for its existent then is a challenge for contemplation for all

[@luvinthejazz]

What a great presentation, Kelly, thank you. Regarding your question, I think the best answer is to read Isaiah chapter 14. Babylon was glorious, it was the seat of all things humanistic; and as a result, it was the epitome of human pride, ungodliness, and dark occult practices. Every modern expression of paganism, including the zodiac, is rooted in Babylon. Isaiah 14 describes Babylon as brutal and horribly cruel, and in verses 12-14 it is even equated with Lucifer.

[@Zainab-kz2le]

I'm from Babylon Thank you ❤

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Would love to visit there someday! Seems like a fascinating place to learn the history!👍

[@mdpmkondapalli4125]

Thank you sister Wonderful impression

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

You're so welcome. 😊

[@laconicme]

Great video. Hebrews were enslaved in Babylon so they would have had a very negative view of the city.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching, Bruce!

[@Driftstiff47]

How do you know? Bruce? You were there?

[@AdamFBuchanan]

9:12 so when did people stop living there? and are you saying the it was completely covered int sand for a long time and needed to be completely excavated? I like to know a lot more about its transition into the modern context. :) Thank you for the great video

[@pragyapandey24]

I am no scholar or researcher of ancient historical civilisations and am just a novice at it, but I have my own answer to the question that you asked in the end that why unlike the other ancient sources, Biblical sources kinda condemned this otherwise praised and reverred city. In my perspective it's because of the same dislike towards the 24/7 busy and running lives of contemporary big cities of the world. We migrate to cities for new opportunities but at the same time dont like the excessively rushed and sorta selfish and mean environment of the cities. And since the Biblical writings and messages were of a more enlightened and above the humanly aesthetics, so maybe they just focussed on the costs at which those temporary charms and beauties of big cities are achieved and maintained. Also what with frequent battles to conquer the city which led to recurring destruction ajd then the persistent slavery of the defeated ones could also be the reason behind the same.

[@Romeo7771]

Its not that at all. It has NOTHING to do with what you said. It is all about who the Israelites were, their pride and perspective/attitude of/toward other nations first. Then it also had to do with the the Jewish religion Judaism second. Any lifestyle that was not in accordance to the Jewish law, the Torah, was condemned. Sice Babylon was one of the greatest city ever built (at that time) it was viewed as representative of a lawless lifestyle. And lastly it also had to do with the hate of the Jews because the Babylonian/Assyrian conquest and oppression of Israel. You just need to read the Bible and you will know this. It is all there. I am a religions scholar and a theologian. I have studied these things at an academic level for more than three decades. Cheers!

[@pragyapandey24]

@@Romeo7771 So we can say that the law, here the Israeli, must have preferred the more conventional rural kind of lifestyle, whereas Babylon was urbanic. Secondly the fact that all the cultures consider their religion and law to be more peaceful and most honest one, therefore again Babylon was banished as it didn't adhere to the honesty parameters. So all of it basically comes down to the fact that Babylon was just a new different, and changes have always been disliked throughout the humanity regardless of time and place. So Mr. Theologian ig my understanding was not completely wrong as you are quoting it to be. Now Cheers!

[@Romeo7771]

@@pragyapandey24 It has nothing to do with urbanism nor with rural lifestyle. Also, honesty, was part of a larger concept, namely SIN! It all has to do with sin! And since dishonesty was considered sinful, you are right. However, it was much, much more than dishonesty. Anyway, have you ever read the Bible? Just curious. Cheers.

[@Driftstiff47]

@@Romeo7771 so ancient Babylon was a terrible thing

[@MohammadAli-iz9ld]

@@Driftstiff47 it's only a terrible thing because the writers of bible didn't like them, like most of ancient civilizations in the bible

[@danielsandeep]

Informative video, you earned a subscriber

[@borisheslop8548]

Although I am not a Christian and not aware fully of all the bibles writing it seems that Christianity and biblical writings seem to try show human progression and advancement in a negative light to dissuade it in the future. Similar to the minimal progress made in science and medicine thoughout history as it shown in a way in which to make progress is a challenge to god. I am in no way trying to offend anyone and would love a response to why I am wrong :)

[@animalcart4128]

Perhaps this will help: 1. The Tower Of Babel kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH_GXpuvfreledU

[@ushamurali3533]

Very good presentation

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks, Usha. 🙂

[@judycanchola6167]

The Bible is soo amazing that the book of Daniel predicted the rise and fall of ancient Babylon, Persia, Greece, and the division of Ancient Rome, truly amazing.. and if you read the story of Daniel, Jesus is coming back very soon!

[@emmanuelayiik9770]

Don't forget the final empire predicted to Fall as well the Anglo American empire which is in decline at The moment.

[@kartikeypatel7426]

Well information. Good show.

[@ryansmith8345]

A very good narrative. Btw, The shirt that you're wearing in the video has one of the ancient Persian signatures on it , it's not Mesopotamian. Speaking of the Persians, why haven't you made any videos on the Persians at all ?? They are like *THE giant* of history !!! The 1st Iranian empire ( The Median empire ) defeated the Akkadian empire & marked a point on history. ( *Reigned for 200 years* ) Then later on, the the second Iranian empire ( the Achaemenid empire ) *was literally the OP !!! the 1st superpower in human history that abolished slavery & gave the freedom of speech & the freedom of religion , they changed the world soo much that it's now impossible to imagine what would've happened if they didn't exist* !!! ( *Reigned for 300 years* ) The third Iranian empire ( the Parthian/Ashkanid empire ) was the archrival of Rome !!! The parthian-Iranian cataphracts were the 1st knights in history & the predecessors of later European knights !!! ( *reigned for 500 years* ) The fourth Iranian empire ( the Sassanid empire ) was also the archrival of Rome , & a superpower of the world & centre of culture & civilization !!! ( *Reigned for 450 years* ) *That's a total of 1050 years of ancient history of a giant in history that you haven't covered at all* !!! Hope you'll make many videos on them soon :))

[@MohammadAli-iz9ld]

Medians came thousands of years after Akkadians bruh

[@asspandanasalyan14]

Anand. Nice vedio beautyfull Babylon

[@Abbas_A_M]

How beautiful you are, I wish you had taught me history instead of my old school😍😂

[@HungvuongKim]

Love you so much!

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@anilratti5875]

Nice information

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@nadheeralgburi5265]

An Iraqi here ... I am so proud of all ancient Iraq civilizations Akad, Babel and ashur . We were the most powerful and most intelligence people on earth ... but now things are different unfortunately

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

A fascinating culture and history indeed. I hope things improve for Iraq and the Iraqi people. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@mustafayousif2696]

Bablyon was also mentioned in the holly book of Quran, when the great lord talked about (Harut & Marut). They were 2 angles shaped as humans and teaching the magic to the people of Bablyon.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@franciscomigliozzi7539]

New suscriber here. Nice content Would love to learn more

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Welcome and thanks for watching! 🙂

[@sachidanandjha7027]

Nice vlogg

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you! 🙂

[@mathaijohnson5989]

Thanks for the narration. Request you to mention firstly the current name of the places you introduce as ancient cities.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for your feedback. Please note, that it's easier to mention their ancient names in the video, but in our articles, we do mention both the ancient and modern city names. 🙂

[@mathaijohnson5989]

@@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia Thanks for your update

[@christinachaudhari5070]

Very interesting and informative video... 👌

[@lifapereira9397]

I always love to listen the story of Babylon ❤

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

It's a fascinating one, that's for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@georgealicea2978]

Very well produced.

[@kanhaacademy233]

Very nice vedio 👌

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks a lot!

[@ahsanhameed5686]

Some appreciation should be for a person who speaks continuesly

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@travelhunzagilgitbaltistan1976]

Great information 👍

[@vijayvinod5617]

Good message

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@barrym3651]

Good presentation poor start looking for thumbs-up

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@graphguy]

Love the history here!

[@markbendig555]

Very interesting.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thank you! We're glad you liked it. 🙂

[@adamc1966]

Love your video and your accent 😀

[@jackdaniel1362]

Thanks cool video

[@shahidmehmoud7459]

Thank you very much for blessing us with food for thoughts and soup fo the souls on Babylon. It is excellent information with beautiful presentation. Dr. Shahid Mehmoud PhD,Social Scientist.

[@latoyavolkmann6695]

well it says in Isaiah 13:19 "And Babylon, the most glorious of kingdoms, the beauty and the pride of the Chaldeans" so the Bible did in fact recognize Babylon as a glorious city but as other have said the rulers and the people within the city weren't the nicest people. Interesting you say that much of the city is lost in the rising waters because it was predicted a few hundred years before happening ; "[Babylon] will be like Sodom and Gomorah when God overthrew them. She will never be inhabited, nor will she be a place to reside in throughout all generations. No Arab will pitch his tent there And no Shepherds will rest their flocks there" Thanks for that Vid! it was helpful :)

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching! We're glad you found the video helpful. 🙂

[@SindyJB]

Another amazing video, I was wondering if there will be other t-shirts designs I would love to see more mesopotamian especially sumerian themed

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Glad you enjoyed it! We are slowly working on our shop with some more deisgns, so perhaps in the future there will be more Mesopotamian designs!

[@SindyJB]

@@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia thank you so much, looking forward to see more

[@vitoalmundo]

Thank you Kelly

[@hoovercastano1808]

gracias por la info

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

You're so welcome. 🙂

[@JG-ql7ne]

I’ve always wondered why is it during the old times is god more active in the world than he is today, not to say he’s not active today but back then he’s more frequent in humanity

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

That's an interesting question. I think the world has become more secular as a whole, although religion and 'God' is still prevalent in many cultures around the world. Thanks for watching!

[@realbanter]

Only Europeans would say the hanging gardens never existed.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

We know many Europeans who believe they existed.

[@gautamchatterji7557]

Need to watch this again.