According to Daniel 4, what happened to King Nebuchadnezzar because of his pride regarding the 'Great Babylon' he had built?
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Correct answer: He lost his sanity and lived like an animal for seven periods of time
Nebuchadnezzar suffered from a period of mental illness where he ate grass like an ox and lived outdoors. This occurred until he acknowledged that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men.
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