How the Rise of Babylon Under Nebuchadnezzar Changed Judah’s Political Situation During Jehoiakim’s Reign The rise of Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar II dramatically altered the political landscape for Judah during the reign of Jehoiakim. As Babylon grew from a regional power into a dominant empire, Judah found itself caught between the … Continue reading How did the rise of Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar change the political situation for Judah during Jehoiakim’s reign?