Babylon - Ancient Iraq

Babylon is the site of many biblical stories.  It was physically located to what has become Karbala, Iraq today.  This place was an area where Jews were held in captivity for 75 years.  The Jews were also exiled to Babylon.   King Nebuchadnezzar ruled over Babylon.  Daniel lived in Babylon.  

So what about Babylon continues to affect all of our own lives today?

The answer to this question is found in one of the Old Testament's more colorful stories and powerful reminders to obey the will of God. GENESIS 11:1-9 details what happened.

In the beginning, all humans on Earth spoke the same language.  Babylon changed all of that.  A large group of people got together and attempted to build a giant temple/staircase through which to reach heaven.  Most people recall this story as "The Towel of Babel", which occurred in Babylonia.  God came down to see what the people had done, and was most displeased with what they were trying to accomplish.  To punish their deeds and confuse their work, God caused them all to speak in various languages, forever altering a characteristic of humans on Earth.