Nabonidus

[ nab-oh-nahy-duh s ]

/ ˌnæb oʊˈnaɪ dəs /

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

Example sentences from the Web for nabonidus

It also appears by an inscription of Nabonidus that he repaired a temple at the city of Agana, and left an inscription there.

The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 1. (of 7): Chaldaea |George Rawlinson
And yet Nabonidus realized to the full the gravity of his position.

Istar of Babylon |Margaret Horton Potter
The general's eyes followed his movements questioningly, but for some moments Nabonidus did not speak.

Istar of Babylon |Margaret Horton Potter
Nabonidus sighed inaudibly, but his eyes never strayed to the couch.

Istar of Babylon |Margaret Horton Potter

From out of the throng of feasters rose four white-robed men, bare-headed and bare-footed, prophets of Nabonidus' household.

Istar of Babylon |Margaret Horton Potter

Nabonidus

/ (ˌnæbəˈnaɪdəs) /

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