Isaiah 23:13

Behold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not, till the Assyrian founded it for them that dwell in the wilderness: they set up the towers thereof, they raised up the palaces thereof; and he brought it to ruin.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 13:19 also pronounces judgment on Babylon/Chaldeans, echoing the destruction of the Chaldean land in Isaiah 23:13.

2 Kings 20:12 Historical context

2 Kings 20:12 introduces Merodach‑baladan, a Chaldean king of Babylon, providing a historical figure from the land mentioned.

Habakkuk 1:6 explicitly portrays the Chaldeans as God's instrument of judgment, aligning with their destructive portrayal in Isaiah 23:13.

Jeremiah 50:1 Historical context

Jeremiah 50:1 introduces a prophecy against Babylon and the Chaldeans — the same people referenced here as destroyers of Tyre.

Genesis 10:11 Historical context

Genesis 10:11 traces Assyria's founding through Nineveh, giving background on the Assyrian power mentioned here.

2 Kings 17:24 Historical context

2 Kings 17:24 records the Assyrian king settling Babylonians in Samaria, showing Assyria's control over the Chaldean region.

2 Chronicles 33:11 Historical context

2 Chronicles 33:11 describes Assyria taking Manasseh to Babylon, illustrating Assyrian influence over Babylon.

Ezra 4:10 Historical context

Ezra 4:10 refers to Osnappar's deportation, another example of Assyrian actions involving Babylonians.

Daniel 4:30 Historical context

Daniel 4:30 shows Nebuchadnezzar's boast over Babylon, the later Chaldean capital, adding to the history of the region.