✨The Surprising Reality
Nabonidus moved key festivals to Arabia and emphasized the moon god Sin—offending Babylon's priests and destabilizing the empire.
🤔The Context Question
But here's what most people don't realize: his reforms created the religious vacuum that helped Cyrus rise and align with biblical prophecy.
📚What We Know
Inscriptions show Nabonidus disrupted Marduk worship and temple rituals. The priests welcomed Cyrus as restorer. This backdrop helps explain Daniel's setting and Persia's success.
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Nabonidus
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📖Biblical References
📜Daniel 5📜Isaiah 45:1
Scripture references supporting this historical context