Bible Dictionary
Babylon
Babylon was the great city on the Euphrates and capital of the Babylonian empire. It conquered Judah and carried many Jews into exile; in Revelation, Babylon also represents a proud, idolatrous world power opposed to God.
Biblical Usage
Babylon conquered Judah, carried Jews into exile, and its destruction was foretold by the prophets. The Babylon of 1 Peter is identified in the supplied material with the literal city inhabited by many Jews. In Revelation, Babylon is used symbolically for Rome as the successor of the ancient power and its idolatry.
Scripture References