Nebuchadnezzar -

He ordered Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into a furnace for not worshiping his golden idol, but they were protected by a fourth figure.

The Jewish-Roman historian provides additional details of his reign. Nebuchadnezzar

Support parts of the Old Testament narrative (e.g., the 597 BC siege of Jerusalem). He ordered Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into a

Son of Nabopolassar, he reigned for 43 years, expanding his empire to include Syria and Palestine. He captured Jerusalem in 597 BC and destroyed it in 586 BC. He ordered Shadrach

Contains narratives detailing his cruelty and subsequent humbling.