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38 the Babylonians excelled in some kinds of architecture. In addition to workily knowledge, God bestowed upon him the spirit of prophecy, and enabled him to interpret visions and dreams. I have mentioned that Nebuchadnezzar com manded the army, and Nabopolassar administered the afairs of government. While Daniel and his -mpanions were pursuing their studies in the schools and quiet groves of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar was at a distance carrying on the war against tke Egyptians. He had completely conquered their army, and driven them out of Syria, quite beyond the river of Egypt, a small river in the desert, that separated Eygpt from Palestine. Just ashe had finished this war, he heard of the death of his'father, and hastened across the descri to Babyloh. There he began to reign alone over his vast empire, which extended from India to the Mediterranean, and from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea. He the concerns of this EXtEINsive kingdom with much wisdom, and on account both of his power and his talents, was called Nebu