Nebuchadnezzar I, King of
Babylonian Empire from 1125 BC to 1104 BC, descended from
Pashe Dynasty, also known as second
Isin Dynasty. His dynasty held the throne until 1010 BC. Nebuchadnezzar I major accomplishment was uniting Babylonian lands by expelling the
Elamite invaders. After establishing his empire’s borders, Babylon was in a perpetual conflict with the
Assyrians.
Nebuchadnezzar II, reigned from 605 BC – 562 BC, descended from the
Chaldean Dynasty. His fame is best known for his conquest of
Judah and
Jerusalem, his enormous buildings in the capital of Babylon, his position in the
Book of Daniel, and his construction of the
Hanging Gardens, according to legend, was built for his homesick wife.