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Psalm 87:4a "I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon..."
Day 291 – Psalm 87
“I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon…” Psalm 87:4a
MANY MIGHTY FOES
Egypt was truly a mighty foe to the children of Israel. But God released His people from their Egyptian bondage. In the bid to conquer the land of Canaan, many other adversaries arose. But they were all defeated by Joshua (Joshua 12).
BABYLON – AN EVEN MIGHTIER FOE
Babylon was an even mightier enemy than Egypt. Here is a quick historical survey of Babylon with reference to the nation of Israel.
1. Prophecies against Babylon
a) Isaiah prophesied the fall of Babylon (Isaiah 13-14).
b) Jeremiah also proclaimed the destruction of Babylon (Jeremiah 50-51).
2. Some sins of Babylon highlighted
a) Oppression Isaiah 14:4b
b) Wickedness Isaiah 14:5
c) Wrathful Isaiah 14:6
d) Destructive Jeremiah 50:11; 51:25
e) Haughtiness Jeremiah 50:31-32
THE DESTRUCTION OF BABYLON WAS MEANT TO BE REMEMBERED
The sons of Korah were correct to write about how God defeated Babylon. Let us ponder the following text written by Jeremiah.
“As Babylon has caused the slain of Israel to fall,
So at Babylon the slain of all the earth shall fall.You who have escaped the sword,
Get away! Do not stand still!
Remember the LORD afar off,
And let Jerusalem come to your mind.”
Jeremiah 51:49-50