Nebuchadnezzar

He is a key figure in Daniel 1-4, appearing as a narcissistic, sometimes insane ruler who eventually humbles himself.

He ordered Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into a furnace for not worshiping his golden idol, but they were protected by a fourth figure. 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. He is a key figure in Daniel 1-4,

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 is best known in the Bible for

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

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).