He destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC and carried thousands of Jews captive to Babylonia .
By defeating the Egyptians in Syria , Nebuchadnezzar ended their hopes of re-creating their empire .
Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC and carried thousands of Jews captive to Babylonia .
By defeating the Egyptians in Syria , Nebuchadnezzar ended their hopes of re-creating their empire .