2, 3. What did the king of Babylon wish for his subjects, and how did he view the Most High God?

² Shortly after his recovery from that complete mental collapse, Nebuchadnezzar sent throughout his realm a remarkable report of what had occurred. Jehovah inspired the prophet Daniel to preserve an accurate record of these events. It begins with these words: “Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all the peoples, national groups and languages that are dwelling in all the earth: May your peace grow great.

Daniel 4:1-3.

³ Nebuchadnezzar’s subjects were “dwelling in all the earth”—his empire embracing most of the world of Bible record.