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The empire that destroyed Jerusalem and exiled Judah — and a symbol of worldly rebellion against God
Babylon conquered Judah in 586 BC, destroying Solomon's Temple and dragging the people into exile. It became the defining trauma of Jewish identity. King Nebuchadnezzar is the main figure. Daniel and his friends served in the Babylonian court. In Revelation, 'Babylon' becomes a symbol for any world system that opposes God — the ultimate city of human pride. The fall of Babylon represents God's final victory over every power that sets itself against Him.