Nabonidus

[ nab-oh-nahy-duhs ]

noun

1. died 539? b.c., last king of Babylonia 556–539 (father of Belshazzar).

Nabonidus

/ ˌnæbəˈnaɪdəs /

noun

1. Old Testament the father of Belshazzar, last king of Babylon before it was captured by Cyrus in 539 bc

Example Sentences

The statement of Nabonidus has not, however, been universally accepted.

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Merodach and his priests were displeased: the prestige of the great god was threatened by the policy adopted by Nabonidus.

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Nabonidus and his officials were on the left; and after them formed the lines of other boats, three abreast.

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Gentle-faced Nabonidus, arm-in-arm with the governor of the city, came first; and the throng made reverent way for them.

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Just how far Nabonidus' blind faith went, no one, not even himself, really knew.

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