The King of Babylon is the subject of a prophecy of Isaiah quoted by Nephi, headed “the burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see” (2 Nephi 23:1). The prophecy directs that a proverb be taken up against him once his rule has ended: “How hath the oppressor ceased, the golden city ceased!” (2 Nephi 24:4).
Addressing the king, the text names him Lucifer, son of the morning, and asks how he has fallen from heaven and been cut down to the ground (2 Nephi 24:12). It recounts his boast to ascend into heaven, exalt his throne above the stars of God, and be like the Most High, and declares that he will instead be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit (2 Nephi 24:15).
The prophecy calls for slaughter to be prepared for his children for the iniquities of their fathers, so that they do not rise, possess the land, or fill the world with cities (2 Nephi 24:21). It ends with the Lord’s decree to cut off from Babylon the name, remnant, son, and nephew (2 Nephi 24:21-22; 24:22).