Nabonidus Chronicle Details Babylon’s Fall
This Babylonian tablet records the Persian conquest of Babylon in 539 BCE, describing how Cyrus’s army entered the city without battle. This account aligns perfectly with Daniel 5, where Babylon falls overnight during Belshazzar’s feast. Beyond merely confirming the conquest, this chronicle validates specific details like the peaceful entry of Persian forces. This secular historical document proves biblical authors had accurate knowledge of Babylonian history.
