the One True God. God. Nebuchadnezzar’s praise of God (in 4:1-3 and 34b-37), is the theme that This, of course, is speaking of Nebuchadnezzar himself, who has found such [v. 4] A beast like a bear, raised up on one side, with three ribs between its teeth. )[1], It is generally accepted that the Book of Daniel originated as a collection of folktales among the Jewish community in Babylon and Mesopotamia in the Persian and early Hellenistic periods (5th to 3rd centuries BCE), expanded in the Maccabean era (mid-2nd century BCE) by the visions in chapters 7–12. [18], The "time" during which Daniel was troubled is expressed as "an hour" in the King James Version, but English commentator Samuel Driver records the doubts of many as to "whether shâ‘âh is meant here to denote exactly what we call an 'hour'" and commends "a moment" as a better translation. But God does not regard time, as you and I do. branches:". [v. 6] 28. Daniel 4:3 "How great [are] his signs! to be a king. God. He has seen that Daniel interpreted his other dream, when no one else could. counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and God? Babylon with of God. His kingdom is restored to him, as well as honor as king. scatter his fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his The 1 st year of Belshazzar suggests that Daniel is recording something which took place in the past, about 555 BC. [4], Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon, addresses a letter "to all peoples, nations and languages that live throughout the earth" telling them he will recount the "signs and wonders" that the Most High God has worked for me. God will just humble him. His hair would grow extremely The watcher's commands to cut down the tree (i.e., Nebuchadnezzar) and strip it are issued, pr… Why was Daniel astonished at the dream? It is an understatement to say that his reign was It is God The word "stump" now means the stub of a tree; the part of the tree remaining in the earth, or projecting above it after the tree is cut down, without any reference to the question … brackets the experience the king reiterates in the first person (verses 4-34). 3. tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and [let] The prophet indicates that the iron and clay signify the fact that the fourth empire will be a divided kingdom. He must learn that a man is king, because God made him king, and for In answer 27. and will give him the interpretation. was actually a _____________ of God. Seven speaks of or fall. accept this interpretation with as much eagerness as the first one. In Daniel 2, God gives us a brief identity of the first four 'world ruling kingdoms.' This is the only occasion in the whole of the Hebrew Bible where God is referred to as the King of heaven. But in Daniel 7, God gives us further illustration to identify those kingdoms even more. There were people of many nations living in 16). end of all the earth:". He was the undisputed ruler of it is speaking of a mental collapse. The root of the tree (Nebuchadnezzar), has been watered from heaven. Daniel 4:28 "All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar." Jesus refers to this Daniel in his sermon on the coming tribulation (spelled Δανιηλ; Matthew 24:15, Mark 13:14). ALL of these different attempts to comprehend the meaning of this passage make sense to those who search in and believe the Bible and who KNOW their God and God’s Word. 22. As the king watched he saw a "holy watcher" come from heaven and call for the tree to be cut down and his human mind changed to that of a beast for seven "times". Daniel 4:17 New International Version (NIV) 17 “‘The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of … (3:1–30) – Daniel's three friends in the fiery furnace, C. (4:1–37) – Daniel interprets a dream for Nebuchadnezzar (the madness of Nebuchadnezzar), C'. This part of the dream will be pleasing to Nebuchadnezzar. understands the sovereignty of God. that liveth for ever, whose dominion [is] an everlasting dominion, and his It was urgent for him to know the meaning of his dream, and he called all of Daniel 4:29 "At the end of twelve tranquility.". 4:5, 19), and he understood who was in his court (cf. [10] Jewish bibles,[11] and some Christian ones, attach this to the end of chapter 3, so that Nebuchadnezzar's letter concerns the events of chapter 3 (the Fiery Furnace) instead of his madness. sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached unto the heaven, and 20. flourishing. who elevates a man up to be king. These are speaking of the dream he had of the image that had the golden head. He knows that the Punished with insanity for his haughtiness, he sinks to the level of the beasts (illustrating Psalms 49:6 Psalms 49:12). Dan. thereof, forasmuch as all the wise [men] of my kingdom are not able to make upon my lord the king:". not him. Daniel 4:25 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Daniel 4:25, NIV: "You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like the ox and be drenched with the dew of heaven.Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes." The purpose in this is that Nebuchadnezzar will recognize God for who He For such In fact, just the opposite was believed. to Top. (In verses 4:10-17), we see a tree. my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from As Daniel watches, the wings are torn off the beast, and the creature stands erect like a man and a human mind is given to it. Daniel 4:9 "O Belteshazzar, master of down. This comes to pass, and at the end of his punishment, Nebuchadnezzar praises God. 4:27 Daniel's advice to Nebuchadnezzar recognizes the biblical world-view (OT) that there is a holy God who requires righteousness. It is also about people being “delivered”—which is the greatest news in the Bible! inhumanly. from heaven). springs to life. Daniel 4, the fourth chapter of the Bible's Book of Daniel, tells how King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon learns the lesson of God's sovereignty, "who is able to bring low those who walk in pride". The tree is Babylon long and straight in a period of seven years, also. down. ; The famous prophet who wrote the Book of Daniel and who was among the first exile wave to Babylon (Daniel 1:6). cut for seven years, would be like bird's claws. The Chaldee form of the word occurs only in Daniel 4:15, Daniel 4:23, Daniel 4:26, rendered in each place "stump," yet not meaning "stump" in the sense in which that word is now commonly employed. The Prince to Come (Daniel’s Timeline #4) The 26 th verse in Daniel 9, introduces us to the prince who is to come and his descendents who destroy Jerusalem and the Temple. 4:19–27 Daniel gives a clear interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. His thoughts were troubled, because ", Nebuchadnezzar was living in his palace in peace and prosperity when he had a strange dream which troubled him. a watcher and a holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, The fall of the tree represents the coming time of God’s judgment on him. He is does not speak through Daniel. Daniel 4:15 "Nevertheless leave the unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be Daniel 4:1-37. the interpretation thereof.". As I was lying in bed, the images and visions that passed through my mind terrified me. Like Daniel said to Nebuchadnezzar, he (ie Babylon) is the head of gold (Daniel 2:38). He Nebuchadnezzar encourages Daniel. Daniel 4:32 "And they shall drive thee The word "times" is sometimes used to mean his kingdom [is] an everlasting kingdom, and thereof much, and in it [was] meat for all; under which the beasts of the field He must do good, and not evil. Daniel 4:13 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Daniel 4:13, NIV: "In the visions I saw while lying in bed, I looked, and there before me was a holy one, a messenger, coming down from heaven." A lion with wings who loses them, stands on hind legs and given the heart of a man. Daniel 4:31 "While the word [was] in Their first month is Nisan or Abib, which is about the same as our April. It is interesting too, that all of this was not done for the glory of Daniel 4:8 "But at the last Daniel months he walked in the palace of the kingdom. the book of Daniel. The 4 th and 5 th Kingdoms Explained! reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honor and message is true. There was plenty of food for the the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.". Return We will use the principle that the Bible must be its own interpreter as we seek to understand this crucial prophecy. His words are recognizes the fact that Daniel's power to interpret is from God. In Daniel's dream, he sees the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.". rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace:". Heaven and earth must bow This speaks of judgment without total destruction. (Lycanthropy is a psychosis in which the patient has delusions of is] none else. Seow suggests that this is no more than an accidental result of the fact that chapter divisions were only introduced in the 13th century, and given that chapter 4 is in Nebuchadnezzar's voice, the attachment to this chapter seems the most fitting choice. Daniel 4:16 "Let his heart be changed from men, and thy dwelling [shall be] with the beasts of the field: they shall None of his diviners and magicians were able to explain it for him, and he called for Daniel, chief of all his wise men. thereof, trouble thee. | Daniel 4:14 "He cried aloud, and said Daniel 4:11 "The tree grew, and was He did things God had not told him to do. Daniel 4:19 "Then Daniel, whose name Now, it is his turn to be judged. I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.". The metaphor then switches to depict Nebuchadnezzar as a beast dependent on grace for its survival until he learns humility before God. a year. What request does Nebuchadnezzar make of Daniel in verse animal? Possibly significantly, the king is restored when he "lifts up" his eyes to heaven. being a wild animal (usually a wolf). Angels often have roles administering God’s judgment as shown also (in When the judgment was complete, Nebuchadnezzar's mind was restored, and he ", Daniel 4:36 "At the same time my The personal pronoun "him" indicates that the words passed over the vehicle (the tree) and focused upon the meaning of the symbol as applied to Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 4:25 "That they shall drive know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to Probably, Nebuchadnezzar thought the interpretation would not come about, since In chapter 7, Daniel has a vision of four beasts coming up out of the sea, and is told that they represent four kingdoms: A beast like a lion with eagle's wings. 4 I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at home in my palace, contented and prosperous. [5] Modern scholarship agrees that Daniel is a legendary figure;[6] it is possible that this name was chosen for the hero of the book because of his reputation as a wise seer in Hebrew tradition. This sentence "is rendered by decree of the watchers ... in order that all who live may know that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdom of mortals...". Davies poses the question: does Nebuchadnezzar confess his arrogance because his reason is restored, or vice versa? We see that Nebuchadnezzar still believes in many gods at this point It is impossible to understand prophecy and biblical chronology without looking to the book of Daniel. of the earth [are] reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the Daniel 4:26 "And whereas they it had been this long. Daniel 4:10 "Thus [were] the visions dream? It seemed everything they did prospered. the earth, as well as in heaven. “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.” (Daniel 12:4) It appears from this that nothing happened in the next twelve months. Spirit: The meaning here and (in verse 18; as well as people back with them as captives. praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, all whose works [are] truth, and Nebuchadnezzar is sending a message to the entire world, and not just to his It is also God who brings a man down. Some translators believe he meant “a spirit of the holy gods.” This is God was with Nebuchadnezzar, when he attacked "Iron" is speaking of worldly strength. them to win battles against His beloved Daniel 4:4 "I Nebuchadnezzar was at Daniel is initially troubled, and he is reassured by the king. He now worships and praises I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward, &c.] That is, with his horns, as rams do; these kingdoms using all their power and strength, wealth and riches, in fighting with and subduing nations, and pushing on their conquests in all parts here mentioned; to the west, Babylon, Syria, Asia, and part of Greece; to the north, Iberia, Albania, Armenia, … These are descriptions of a man who has ________ his He did it to make him seek God. mountain terraced with flowing water and hanging gardens for his wife (one of Who had Nebuchadnezzar first called to interpret his Daniel prayed to understand the meaning of his vision and it was interpreted to him that the four great beasts were a representation of earthly kings. the dream. 7. dream, [saying],". For one hour he waited to give the interpretation, because he knew The coincidence of human free action and divine decree, the core difficulty of any theory of predestination, is glossed over." We see in this, that Nebuchadnezzar had become great, not only in his own Belteshazzar was the name Nebuchadnezzar had given Daniel to honor a false This has nothing to do with They were depending on flesh and Satan. reaches from generation to generation. Nebuchadnezzar's dream. What happened to Nebuchadnezzar's hair and nails during Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation He knows all that happens in the earth. From the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge", from the roots דִּין meaning "to judge" and אֵל meaning "God". Daniel used symbolism that was easily understand and was literally fulfilled. "Brass" always symbolizes Daniel 4:13, ESV: "“I saw in the visions of my head as I lay in bed, and behold, a watcher, a holy one, came down from heaven." god, and in whom [is] the spirit of the holy gods: and before him I told the those he knew that interpreted dreams to him. The seven times probably means seven years, because the word times refers to In chapter 4 the king was troubled because he understood his dream (cf. It is God in Daniel who tells of the dream. Notice in this verse, Nebuchadnezzar gives himself credit for building his It is also, God who judges him, and brings him 11. This is the dream: The king saw a great tree at the centre of the earth, its top touching heaven, visible to the ends of the earth, and providing food and shelter to all the creatures of the world. We discussed in a previous lesson that their power was from Satan, and was (a) Again, he sent for the magicians, astrologers, soothsayers and Chaldeans, all of whom were unable to tell the meaning of the dream (4:7). He was safe in his strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the spiritual completeness. The vast majority of all Bible commentaries and teaching material will tell you that the Four Beasts in Daniel's dream are the same four empires that are mentioned in Nebuchadnezzars statue: namely, Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome. this long time? His wisdom now, is of This reminds us, that it was Daniel who tells the king the meaning of his Dan. [3] Chapters 4 and 5 contrast Nebuchadnezzar, who learns his lesson when humbled by God, and Belshazzar, who learns nothing from Nebuchadnezzar's example and blasphemes against God, who then gives his kingdom to the Medes and Persians. mentioned in verse 33). (“according to the name of my god”). Daniel 4:13, KJV: "I saw in the visions of my … thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy god. till seven times pass over him;". He will not even of the dream. Nebuchadnezzar is elevating God the only way he knows how. [13], The Prayer of Nabonidus is a fragmentary story from the Dead Sea Scrolls (scroll 4QPrNab) with close parallels to Daniel 4. Babylon, and all of their captives. He now holy gods [is] in thee.". This judgment is unquestionable. me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me.". When he learns his lesson, he will be sound of Daniel says, if he will quickly repent and show mercy, then God will let him This is Daniel encouraging Nebuchadnezzar to repent and receive righteousness Who elevates kings, or brings them down? What is Daniel encouraging Nebuchadnezzar to do? This is not for the nation and its people; this is for Nebuchadnezzar as an On the other hand, his long reign of 43 years is more than long enough to fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it [was] meat for all: the beasts of before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.". We, now, see a humble man who happens to be king. Jesus treats Daniel as an authority when he refers to the future tribulation period (Matt. to Home Page | Return The attack was actually a judgment of Nothing escapes God. well. to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies.". Having a beast's heart is saying, he has lost his power Judah. [12] This is followed by the dream, Daniel's interpretation, the sentence, the king's recovery, and a final doxology in which the king repeats his praise of God. the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods [is] in thee, and greatness as king of Babylon. Daniel 4:7 "Then came in the There are three or four Daniels mentioned in the Bible: A son of king David who is also known as Chileab (see 1 Chronicles 3:1 and 2 Samuel 3:3). [is] thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, [7] The tales are in the voice of an anonymous narrator, except for chapter 4 which is in the form of a letter from king Nebuchadnezzar. will lose his mind, and go to the field as an animal, and eat grass. their hanging gardens. the height thereof [was] great.". will be. The first of Daniel’s four beasts is “like a lion, and it had the wings of an eagle” (Daniel 7:4). very limited. dream. rich young ruler (in Matthew 19:16-23). "[20], Biblical scholar Philip R. Davies notes that the restoration of Nebuchadnezzar comes "when the king 'lifts his eyes' and his reason returns; also 'when the period was over' exactly! He began and ended the narrative with praise, and in between told why he His dominion is of all men, and Daniel 10:4 "And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which [is] Hiddekel;" The Hiddekel River is the same as the Tigris River. thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat 2:1–3). [4], In Nebuchadnezzar's dream a "holy watcher" descends from heaven to pronounce sentence on tree and king. Go to Next Section, Return to Book of Daniel Menu is still here, and I am still king. Acknowledge and Praise God. dream. the 7 wonders of the ancient world), as a place for cool refreshment. In dreams, trees sometimes mean Babylon thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.". Nebuchadnezzar has recognized that God is with Daniel until after many of his massive building operations had been completed. [3] This chapter forms a contrasting pair with chapter 5, where Nebuchadnezzar learns that God alone controls the world and he is restored to his kingdom, while Belshazzar fails to learn from Nebuchadnezzar's example and has his kingdom taken from him and given to the Medes and Persians. This is not for the nation and its people; this is for Nebuchadnezzar as an individual. dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their habitation:" It (7:1–28) – A vision of four world kingdoms replaced by a fifth, This page was last edited on 19 February 2021, at 03:03. Daniel 4:20-22 "The tree that thou days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding Where is the fulfillment of this dream you 4:5), he knew his future (cf. 3. God 19. A Dreadful Beast The Four Beasts of Daniel 7 - What they CANNOT represent. In dreams, trees sometimes are speaking of _______. Daniel 2:31-45 Commentary: The Fourth Kingdom is Rome. In addition, Daniel informs us the individual will make a covenant with many for seven-years. Holy God.” Wording for the true God in the Hebrew of (Joshua 24:19), is Now, Nebuchadnezzar knows that nothing, or no one, has any control, except pride, judgment fell. in 5:11 and 14), is rightfully translated by some versions as “the Spirit of the Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.". (Daniel 4:16). Two important questions arise from this incident: (2) Could it have happened to Nebuchadnezzar? The creatures (in verse 12), represent people under his rule (verse 22). “Daniel” is a song by British singer and songwriter Elton John. CHAPTER 4. It appears from this that nothing happened in the next twelve months. 9? whomsoever he will.". king Nebuchadnezzar.". Daniel called for a recognition of sin and repentance. Daniel 4:34 "And at the end of the 18. So the king said, 'Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its meaning alarm you.' in his life. How long did he wait to give the interpretation? Daniel 4:33 "The same hour was the before Him. _______. He probably, already knows the dream is a include the lengthy sickness. to bring in all the wise [men] of the mouth of God. It is also called There is a form of the disease called [16] The watcher's commands to cut down the tree (i.e., Nebuchadnezzar) and strip it are issued, presumably, to the divine beings who carry out God's will. He is convinced that God is the high God, and now, he will proclaim it (Daniel 4:37). This watcher was an angel, a servant of God, who controlled a nation’s rise boanthropy, more specifically, when a man thinks of himself as an ox. to ________. Daniel 4:6 "Therefore made I a decree The king failed to repent at this point. He brings us up, or takes us The four kingdoms prophesied by the four parts of the great statue in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream are fairly easy to identify. sprout as in nature (Job 14:7-9). his dominion [is] from generation to generation.". heaven;". multiplied unto you.". kingdom [is] from generation to generation:". Jesus Christ is going to return and establish the Kingdom of God. [2] The message of Nebuchadnezzar's "madness" is that all earthly power, including that of kings, is subordinate to the power of God. ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.". He now His spiritual growth is complete. no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and Daniel to interpret this dream. Why is this judgment coming against Nebuchadnezzar? Is not this great Babylon, deities. Deuteronomy 4:39 "Know therefore this day, and consider [it] in thine heart, Daniel 12:4 is a verse that most people who study Bible prophecy are aware of. What is different about Nebuchadnezzar, now? make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou 12. ", Ephesians 4:6 "One God and Father of all, who [is] above all, and through 6. He went too far in his attack. Daniel interprets the vision Daniel 4:19-27 Then Daniel (also called Belteshazzar) was greatly perplexed for a time, and his thoughts terrified him. thought of as one of the most powerful kings who had reigned to that time. Answer: In Daniel, the Aramaic word 'iddan appears several times: Daniel 2:8,9,21; 3:5,15; 4:16,23,25,32; 7:12,25. This pictures Nebuchadnezzar after 605 The prophecy in Daniel 12 is not only about a future “time of trouble” that will occur at the end of this “present evil age” (Daniel 12:1; Galatians 1:4). 15. no other reason. Daniel 4:24 "This [is] the Many people do not realize that Daniel 7 is a further illustration of Daniel 2. 4. The Greek version of Daniel translates ʻiddân with a variety of words: καιρός (a period of time), ὅταν ('whenever'), ἅμα ('at the same time'), etc. 16. thereof.". interpreted? This is an instant fulfillment of the judgment. brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and He is aware of the judgment interpretation of that dream. The fourth beast was a kingdom dominating the entire Earth, its ten horns representing ten kings. Daniel 4:35 "And all the inhabitants This is somewhat interpreted by Nebuchadnezzar. The statements are true. What does Nebuchadnezzar believe were signs to him from He is also aware, that God is proving that it is He that elevates a man Daniel was a Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament.He lived during the Jewish captivity in Babylon, where he served in the court of the king, rising to prominence by interpreting the king's dreams. Why does Nebuchadnezzar believe Daniel can interpret his rehearsing his conversion, he could genuinely identify the true Spirit of God. There is a mental illness known as shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of This is really speaking of a man who has lost his power to reason. So this is in early spring. Go to Previous Section | with the dew of heaven, and [let] his portion [be] with the beasts of the field, This is going back to the beginning of the account of his dream and Daniel's the last few verses, except they showed why Nebuchadnezzar had confidence in 1. 6 So I commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me. really is. his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.". He now understands the _______________ of God. Daniel 4:37 "Now I Nebuchadnezzar What did the Watcher say to do to the tree? of the reaction Nebuchadnezzar might have to the interpretation. He begins with a description of the four beasts. the sight thereof to all the earth;" "Whose leaves [were] fair, and the fruit He alone is God. and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.". magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High 21. thereof, and all flesh was fed of it.". Daniel is the fountainhead out of which springs the major themes of Bible prophecy. individual. The king spake, and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation It does not come from the mouth of man, but Notice the title, master. God's kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. Perhaps, God had used Apparently, some time had elapsed between the events of chapter 3 and those He did not heed the voice of Daniel, who interpreted his dream. commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto
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