Faith & Reason Nexus

The Babylonian kings feature prominently in the biblical narrative, especially in connection with the southern kingdom of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar, the most prominent among them, played a pivotal role in the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem and the subsequent exile. His dream and Daniel’s interpretation showcase divine intervention and the recognition of God’s sovereignty. Belshazzar’s reign is notably marked by the mysterious handwriting on the wall, signaling the impending fall of Babylon. The Babylonian kings symbolize both the rise and fall of empires, serving as a backdrop to the unfolding divine plan.

9th Dynasty of Babylon (972-626)
Nabu-mukin-zeri – 732-730
Tiglath-Pileser / Pulu – 729-727
Shalmaneser / Ululai – 726-723
Marduk-Baladan II – 722-711
Sargon II – 710-705
Sennacherib – 705-704
Assur-nadin-sumi – 700-695
Nergal-usezib – 694
Musezib-Marduk – 693-690
Sennacherib – 689-691
Esarhaddon – 680-669
Samas-sum-ukin – 668-648
Kandalanu – 647-627
Interegnum – 626

Chaldean Dynasty (625-539)
Nabopolassar – 625-605
Nebuchadnezzar II – 604-562
Evil-Merodach – 561-560
Neriglissar – 559-556
Labasi Marduk (3 months) – 556
Belshazzar – ?- 539
Nabonidus – 555-539