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 .

Contains narratives detailing his cruelty and subsequent humbling.

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.