Isaiah 46:1
Bel Bel, called Belus by the Greek and Roman writers, is the same as Baal; and Nebo is interpreted by Castell and Norberg of Mercury; the two principal idols of Babylon. When that city was taken by the Persians, these images were carried in triumph. Isa 21:9, Isa 41:6-7; Exod 12:12; 1Sam 5:3; Jer 48:1-25, Jer 50:2, Jer 51:44, Jer 51:47, Jer 51:52 a burden Isa 2:20; Jer 10:5
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