But the king failed of recognizing the power that had exalted him. Nebuchadnezzar in the pride of his heart said: "Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the 176 house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honor of my majesty?" Daniel 4:30.

Men kongen forsømte at erkende den magt, som havde ophøjet ham. I sit hjertes hovmod sagde Nebukadnezar:»Er dette ikke det store Babel, som jeg byggede til kongesæde ved min vældige magt, min herlighed til ære?« Dan. 4,30.