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Despite being a pagan king, he is referred to in Jeremiah as God’s "servant" used to discipline Israel, and later he acknowledged the God of Israel (Henotheism).

Nebuchadnezzar II (ruled 605–562 BC) was the most powerful king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, credited with transforming Babylon into a city of wonder, including building the Hanging Gardens. He is best known in the Bible for conquering Jerusalem, destroying Solomon's Temple, and initiating the 70-year Babylonian Exile.

According to Daniel 4, he lived like a beast/cow for "seven times" (often interpreted as 7 years) due to his extreme pride, an account some interpret as a form of the psychological disorder boanthropy. Key Episodes & Figures Nebuchadnezzar

The Jewish-Roman historian provides additional details of his reign.

Contains narratives detailing his cruelty and subsequent humbling. Despite being a pagan king, he is referred

Son of Nabopolassar, he reigned for 43 years, expanding his empire to include Syria and Palestine. He captured Jerusalem in 597 BC and destroyed it in 586 BC.

He transformed Babylon, building the Ishtar Gate and the Hanging Gardens . According to Daniel 4, he lived like a

Support parts of the Old Testament narrative (e.g., the 597 BC siege of Jerusalem).