Nabonidus

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

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

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

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

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