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.
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
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. Son of Nabopolassar, he reigned for 43 years,
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 II (ruled 605–562 BC) was the most