There is insufficient information in the Book of Mormon to place Chaldea in relation to any other places. Researchers locate Chaldea north-east of Jerusalem on the lower portion of the Euphrates river.
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I NEPHI 6:21 [20:14]: All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; who among them hath declared these things unto them? The Lord hath loved him; yea, and he will fulfill his word which he hath declared by them; and he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall come upon the Chaldeans.
Commentary: This verse references the places of Babylon, Chaldea, and Shinar. This verse also occurs in Isaiah 48:14. Researchers identify Babylon as the capital of Shinar although there is no information in the Book of Mormon that describes that relationship. These places are mentioned in this verse but no information is provided regarding their locations.
II NEPHI 10:19 [23:19]: And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldee's excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.
Commentary: This verse references the places of Babylon, Chaldea, Gomorrah, and Sodom. This verse also occurs in Isaiah 13:19. The phrase 'the beauty of the' indicates that Babylon is part of Chaldea. Sodom and Gomorrah are mentioned but no information is provided regarding their locations.
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