Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"Daughter of the Chaldeans"
Text: Isaiah 47:1
THE MIGHTY BABYLONIAN EMPIRE
The Assyrians had been the conquerors of Israel and many other nations. But in time, Babylon arose and defeated the Assyrians. Babylon went on to conquer Judah and caused the great Captivity that lasted 70 years! In this prophetic word, Babylon was depicted quite dismally!
“Come down and sit in the dust,
O virgin daughter of Babylon;
Sit on the ground without a throne,
O daughter of the Chaldeans!
For you shall no more be called
Tender and delicate.”
Isaiah 47:1
1. Babylon was once described:
a) As a “virgin daughter”.
b) She was also called “a daughter of the Chaldeans”.
2. Babylon was not described:
a) As a mighty conqueror.
b) As a powerful empire.
3. Babylon in God’s Plan.
a) She would sit in the dust.
b) She would sit on the ground.
c) She would not be sitting on a throne.
4. The previous reputation of Babylon.
a) She was called “tender”.
b) She was also called “delicate”.
5. In God’s sight.
a) Babylon is a little more than a young and helpless girl.
b) She has no power and majesty to take pride in.
c) The mighty Babylonian empire would be drastically reduced to total weakness.