Nebuchadnezzar [Top — MANUAL]

He ordered Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into a furnace for not worshiping his golden idol, but they were protected by a fourth figure.

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. Nebuchadnezzar

Daniel interpreted his dreams, including one of a giant statue representing four successive kingdoms (Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome). He ordered Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into a

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). Daniel interpreted his dreams, including one of a

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

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