In the second century B.C.E., about the time the Dead Sea Scroll of Isaiah was copied, the Parthians took control of Babylon, which was then viewed as a prize over which surrounding nations fought.
2. sajandil e.m.a., umbes ajal, mil valmis Jesaja raamatu Surnumere kirjarull, võtsid partlased oma valdusse Babüloni, tollal meelispalaks peetud linna, mille pärast ümberkaudsed rahvad sõdisid.