Nabonidus

[ nab-oh-nahy-duhs ]

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

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How to use Nabonidus in a sentence

  • 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.

    Myths of Babylonia and Assyria | Donald A. Mackenzie
  • Nabonidus and his officials were on the left; and after them formed the lines of other boats, three abreast.

    Istar of Babylon | Margaret Horton Potter
  • Gentle-faced Nabonidus, arm-in-arm with the governor of the city, came first; and the throng made reverent way for them.

    Istar of Babylon | Margaret Horton Potter
  • Just how far Nabonidus' blind faith went, no one, not even himself, really knew.

    Istar of Babylon | Margaret Horton Potter

British Dictionary definitions for Nabonidus

Nabonidus

/ (ˌnæbəˈnaɪdəs) /


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

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