Tag Archives: Babylon

The Journey Home – Ezra 2

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Mark Shields

In Ezra 2, God’s people who had been exiled in Babylon return on the 800 mile journey back home to Jerusalem. Almost 50,000 people return to their homeland. They had been through tough times, away from their homeland a long … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 30

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Mark Shields

In Ezekiel 30, we discover the cause of Egypt’s destruction. Pride was the downfall of Egypt; believing in its own strength and power rather than God’s. The army of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon was used as instruments to destroy Egypt. … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 1

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mark Shields

Passage Lookup Ezekiel was one of the temple priests deported to Babylon in 597 B.C. after Jerusalem fell because of sin against God. In a vision, he saw where God dwells. There was a brilliant light and like the appearance … Continue reading →