The Amazing Bible. Book Club
Daniel - Chapter 4
Even though this chapter does not give a date, since verse 4 says, "I Nebuchadnezzar, was at home in my palace, contented and prosperous, it is believed it is a few years before the end of his reign (562 BC), after his conquests had come to an end. He had a terrifying dream which his wise men could not explain, but "Finally, Daniel came into my presence, and I told him the dream. (He is called Belteshazzar, after the name of my god; and the spirit of the holy gods is in him." The dream terrified Daniel as well, but the king told him to tell the truth. Nebuchadnezzar will live like a wild animal, and graze in the field like cattle, and feel the morning dew. This will last for seven times, which probably means seven years, "until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone He wishes (vs. 25b). Once the king acknowledges that "Heaven Rules," then he will be restored. Daniel then pleaded with the king to repent, for perhaps the Lord would be gracious. One year later, the king looked at his kingdom, and praised himself for his magnificent kingdom which he created, and then a voice from heaven came, and the prediction came true. This is called, "Lycanthropy." When the king raised his eyes toward heaven, his sanity was restored. This chapter starts and ends with praise of this mighty act of the King of heaven who is just and right. He alone is able to humble the prideful.
Even though this chapter does not give a date, since verse 4 says, "I Nebuchadnezzar, was at home in my palace, contented and prosperous, it is believed it is a few years before the end of his reign (562 BC), after his conquests had come to an end. He had a terrifying dream which his wise men could not explain, but "Finally, Daniel came into my presence, and I told him the dream. (He is called Belteshazzar, after the name of my god; and the spirit of the holy gods is in him." The dream terrified Daniel as well, but the king told him to tell the truth. Nebuchadnezzar will live like a wild animal, and graze in the field like cattle, and feel the morning dew. This will last for seven times, which probably means seven years, "until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone He wishes (vs. 25b). Once the king acknowledges that "Heaven Rules," then he will be restored. Daniel then pleaded with the king to repent, for perhaps the Lord would be gracious. One year later, the king looked at his kingdom, and praised himself for his magnificent kingdom which he created, and then a voice from heaven came, and the prediction came true. This is called, "Lycanthropy." When the king raised his eyes toward heaven, his sanity was restored. This chapter starts and ends with praise of this mighty act of the King of heaven who is just and right. He alone is able to humble the prideful.