Editing Nebuchadnezzar II (section)

== Titles ==
{{See also|Akkadian royal titulary}}
In most of his inscriptions, Nebuchadnezzar is typically only titled as "Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, son of Nabopolassar, king of Babylon" or "Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, the one who provides for Esagil and Ezida, son of Nabopolassar, king of Babylon".{{Sfn|Babylonian royal inscriptions}} In economic documents, Nebuchadnezzar is also ascribed the ancient title "[[king of the Universe]]",{{sfn|Stevens|2014|p=73}} and he sometimes also used the title "[[king of Sumer and Akkad]]", used by all the Neo-Babylonian kings.{{sfn|Da Riva|2013|p=72}} Some inscriptions accord Nebuchadnezzar more elaborate version of his titles, including the following variant, attested in an inscription from Babylon:{{Sfn|Babylonian royal inscriptions}}

{{blockquote|quote=Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, pious prince, the favorite of the god Marduk, exalted ruler who is the beloved of the god Nabû, the one who deliberates (and) acquires wisdom, the one who constantly seeks out the ways of their divinity (and) reveres their dominion, the indefatigable governor who is mindful of provisioning Esagil and Ezida daily and (who) constantly seeks out good things for Babylon and Borsippa, the wise (and) pious one who provides for Esagil and Ezida, foremost heir of Nabopolassar, king of Babylon, am I.{{Sfn|Babylonian royal inscriptions}}|author=|title=|source=}}