james bond
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The story of the Tower and City of Babel is found in Genesis 11:1-9. The setting given for the account us on the plain of Shinar to the final line where the city is identified with Babel. It is clear that the events recorded took place in ancient southern Mesopotamia on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River.
Babel was founded by King Nimrod, according to Genesis 10:9-10.
Up until this point in the Bible, the whole world had one language, meaning one common speech for all people. Hebrew?
The people of the earth had become skilled in construction and decided to build a city with a tower that would reach to heaven. By building the tower, they wanted to make a name for themselves and also prevent the people from being scattered.
God came to see their city and the tower they were building. He perceived their intentions, and in his infinite wisdom, he knew this "stairway to heaven" would only lead the people away from God.
God observed what a powerful force their unity of purpose created. As a result, he confused their language, causing them to speak many different languages so they would not understand each other. By doing this, God thwarted their plans. He also scattered the people of the city all over the face of the earth.
Artists rendition of Tower of Babel (DEA / G. DAGLI ORTI / Getty Images)
Is there archaeological evidence of the Tower of Babel?
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