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Chaldea, Chaldean, Chaldeans, educated men

Facts:

Chaldea was a region in the southern part of Mesopotamia or Babylonia. The people who lived in this region were called Chaldeans.

  • The city of Ur, where Abraham was from, was located in Chaldea. It is often referred to as "Ur of the Chaldeans."
  • King Nebuchadnezzar was one of several Chaldeans who became kings over Babylonia.
  • After many years, around 600 BC, the term "Chaldean" came to mean "Babylonian."
  • In the book of Daniel, the term "Chaldean" also refers to a special class of men who were highly educated and studied the stars.

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(See also: Abraham, Babylon, Shinar, Ur)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3679, H3778, H3779, G5466