God, who at all times can bring good out of evil, by this means caused the other parts of the earth to be peopled; for this visitation having effectually broken up their scheme, they emigrated in parties, and dispersed themselves over different parts of the world.
Scheme, plan, intention.
Emigrated, removed from one country to another.
Dispersed, separated.
Where was Babylon?
This celebrated city, so often mentioned in Holy Writ, (and remarkable for the minuteness with which its destruction was foretold by the Prophets,) was the capital of the Assyrian Empire, and situated on the river Euphrates. After the destruction of Nineve, the ancient capital of this empire, Babylon became the most famous city of the East.
Minuteness, particularity.
What is meant by the Assyrian Empire?
The country of Assyria, in Asia.
For what was this city particularly celebrated?