Support parts of the Old Testament narrative (e.g., the 597 BC siege of Jerusalem).
According to Daniel 4, he lived like a beast/cow for "seven times" (often interpreted as 7 years) due to his extreme pride, an account some interpret as a form of the psychological disorder boanthropy. Key Episodes & Figures
He is a key figure in Daniel 1-4, appearing as a narcissistic, sometimes insane ruler who eventually humbles himself.
