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In addition to the Kings 'List, other important chronological data consist of references in the classical authorities to the chronological system of Berossus (_q. v._); chronological references to earlier kings occurring in the later native inscriptions, such as Nabonidus's estimate of the period of Khammurabi (or Hammuribi); synchronisms, also furnished by the inscriptions, between kings of Babylon and of Assyria; and the early Babylonian date-lists.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" Various
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Cyrus, king of Persia from 559-530 BC, conquered Babylon in 539 BC and captured Nabonidus, the last Babylonian king, with the aid of Marduk, the god of Babylon.
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Before I chose Late Period Egypt, it was set in Babylon during the reign of Nabonidus and pre-Islamic South Arabia.
Men of Bronze, by Scott Oden. Book review Carla 2009
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Belshazzar was serving as coregent of the Babylonian empire along with his father, Nabonidus, who came to power in a line of kings following the great Nebuchadnezzar.
Saints & Scoundrels of the Bible Linda Chaffee Taylor 2008
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Belshazzar was serving as coregent of the Babylonian empire along with his father, Nabonidus, who came to power in a line of kings following the great Nebuchadnezzar.
Saints & Scoundrels of the Bible Linda Chaffee Taylor 2008
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While his father, Nabonidus, was rallying the troops, who faced certain annihilation from the Medes and Persians, Belshazzar was encouraging his followers to drink to every god they could think of, out of the ceremonial vessels stolen from the Jewish temple at Jerusalem, thus profaning them.
Bedlam Catharine Arnold 2008
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While his father, Nabonidus, was rallying the troops, who faced certain annihilation from the Medes and Persians, Belshazzar was encouraging his followers to drink to every god they could think of, out of the ceremonial vessels stolen from the Jewish temple at Jerusalem, thus profaning them.
Bedlam Catharine Arnold 2008
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While his father, Nabonidus, was rallying the troops, who faced certain annihilation from the Medes and Persians, Belshazzar was encouraging his followers to drink to every god they could think of, out of the ceremonial vessels stolen from the Jewish temple at Jerusalem, thus profaning them.
Bedlam Catharine Arnold 2008
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No words passed between them, but Nabonidus bowed and handed Murilo a small gold cask.
Rogues In The House Howard, Robert E. 2003
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Nabonidus was staring down at the still figure as if he could not believe his own eyes.
Rogues In The House Howard, Robert E. 2003
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