Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the prophetic visions given to Daniel, outlining the course of the Gentile period from the last captivity to the second coming of Christ. Daniel's dreams and interpretations reveal the succession of Gentile world powers - Babylonia, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome. The seventy weeks of years mentioned by Daniel are divided into two distinct periods, one before the rejection of Christ and the other after. The church age, a mystery age, is not accounted for in the prophetic visions, and the final period of seven years, the great tribulation, is yet to come before the establishment of Messiah's kingdom.

John F. Walvoord delves into the early history of Babylon as mentioned in the Bible, tracing its origins from the time of Nimrod to its eventual rise as a center of religious significance and rebellion against God. The prophecies of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel concerning Babylon's judgment and destruction are explored, highlighting the anticipation of Babylon's fall and the ultimate end of its power. The fall of Babylon to the Medes and Persians in 539 B.C. is detailed, showcasing the sudden downfall of the once mighty empire and the continued influence of Babylonian culture and ideologies in subsequent kingdoms.