nebuchadnezzar
noun
In Jewish tradition
He is the king who took the people of Judah into exile. In Daniel he has strange dreams and is humbled by God.
Interpretation. Tradition sees him as a tool of God's judgment on a sinning people, and also as a proud ruler who has to learn that God rules over all kingdoms.
Meaning
The name of the powerful king of Babylon who destroyed Jerusalem and its Temple in 586 BCE. tree →
Examples
- All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar. (Writings DAN.4.25, JPS 1917) tree →
- They spoke and said to Nebuchadnezzar the king: 'O king, live for ever! (Writings DAN.3.9, JPS 1917) tree →
- I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in my house, and flourishing in my palace. (Writings DAN.4.1, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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