King Nebuchadnezzar II (Babylon) (jan 1, 605 BC – dec 31, 562 BC)
Description:
2 Kings 21:1: Nebuchadnezzar is not directly mentioned here, but this chapter sets the stage for his later interactions with Judah.
2 Chronicles 33:1: Similar to 2 Kings 21:1, this chapter provides context for the Babylonian interactions with Judah.
Daniel 2: Nebuchadnezzar's dream and Daniel's interpretation are recorded here.
Daniel 5: This chapter foretells the fall of Babylon during the reign of Belshazzar, who is traditionally associated with Nebuchadnezzar's lineage.
Isaiah 46:1-2: Isaiah's prophecy includes a foretelling of the fall of Babylon, which would occur during the time of Nebuchadnezzar's successors.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 605 BC
dec 31, 562 BC
~ 42 years