17 “‘The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High(A) is sovereign(B) over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest(C) of people.’. Daniel 4:17: " '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 people.' At that same time, Babylon was under siege by the Medes and Persians, which is noted later in this chapter. Daniel 4:17 (KJV) "This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.” Dan. Daniel 4 - Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, ... Dan 4:17 - This matter is by the decree of the watchers, ... NIV New International Version. 6:28 "in the reign of Darius and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian" The footnote reading in the NIV Study Bible, "of Darius, that is, the reign of Cyrus," clearly shows that the Aramaic text (as well as the explicative waw usage in an epexegetical way) is capable of seeing these two kings as one in the same person (cf. Toward the close of Daniel's life great changes were taking place in the land to which, over threescore years before, he and his Hebrew companions had been carried captive. He returned to Scotland in July 1574, after having been absent from his native country near ten years. Psalm 83:17,18 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yes, let them be put to shame, and perish... Ezekiel 25:17 And I will execute great vengeance on them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD... Daniel 4:25,32-35 That they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you to eat grass as oxen... Daniel 2:21 And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings, and sets up kings: he gives wisdom to the wise... Daniel 5:18-21 O you king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honor... Jeremiah 27:5-7 I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are on the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm... Psalm 75:6,7 For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south... Daniel 4:25 That they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you to eat grass as oxen... Daniel 11:21 And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honor of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably... Exodus 9:16 And in very deed for this cause have I raised you up, for to show in you my power... 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises up the poor out of the dust, and lifts up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes... 1 Kings 21:25 But there was none like to Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. 1-23; ^C Luke XXI. Daniel 4 New International Version Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of a Tree 1 King Nebuchadnezzar, To the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth: May you prosper greatly! Summary: Daniel Niv is 27 years old and was born on 11/26/1993. "The lesson is to know that God rules, which has been the issue from the very beginning. Daniel 4:17 "This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers and the decision is a command of the holy ones, in order that the living may know that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, and bestows it on whom He wishes and sets over it the lowliest of men." Before moving to Daniel's current city of Phoenix, AZ, Daniel lived in Santa Rosa CA. 2 Kings 21:6 And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards... 2 Chronicles 28:22 And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz. Daniel 4:17 NIV “ ‘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 people. -Strength for Today- "And This Too Shall Pass" 2 Corinthians 4: 17-18 Published on June 23, 2016 June 23, 2016 • 76 Likes • 8 Comments Daniel 4:13,14 I saw in the visions of my head on my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven.... 1 Kings 22:19,20 And he said, Hear you therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne.... 1 Timothy 5:21 I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels.... the holy. "'I … ^a 1 And Jesus went out from the temple [leaving it to return no more], and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him ^b as he went forth ^a to show him the buildings of the temple. As there is much in them upon which we cannot now comment at length we shall content ourselves with, [This chapter is based on Daniel 5.] All rights reserved worldwide. XXIV. It is in these places evidently applied to the angels, but “why” this term is used is unknown. 2 It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me.. 3 How great are his signs, Upon his return, the learned Beza, in a letter to the general assembly of the church of Scotland, said, "That the greatest token of affection the kirk of Geneva could show to Scotland, was, that they had suffered themselves to be spoiled of Mr. Andrew Melvil." The Teaching of Matthew 13 Proves that no Era of Millennial Blessing Precedes Christ's Second Advent. 2 Timothy 4:17 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 2 Timothy 4:17, NIV: "But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it.And I was delivered from the lion's mouth." ^c 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said [The strength and wealth of the temple roused. ESV English Standard Version. The Most High ruleth - He never leaves the government of the world to man, to second causes, or to fortuitous occurrences. Daniel 4:17–25 17 “ ‘The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High g is sovereign h over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest i of people.’ Similarly, Paul writes in I Corinthians 1:26, "For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. These parables are prophetic in their significance and scope. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream. Nebuchadnezzar, "the terrible of the nations" (Ezekiel 28:7), had died, and Babylon, "the praise of the whole earth" (Jeremiah 51:41), had passed under the unwise rule of his successors, and gradual but sure dissolution was resulting. They deal with conditions which are to obtain here during the time of our Lord's absence. 2:20-23; 4:17,32)! To the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth: May you prosper greatly! Daniel 4:17. In this chapter of Daniel, we have what is known as the interrupted prayer. CSB Christian Standard Bible. 5-24. His successor was one of the best. In Daniel 5:1, is a scene of great debauchery.A thousand of the city's elite were engaged in a drunken orgy. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Through the folly and weakness of Belshazzar, the grandson, ^A Matt. by the: Da 4:13,14 1Ki 22:19,20 1Ti 5:21 New International Version; James 4:17 ... James 4:17 View Full Chapter. 3 How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! Revelation 4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying... Psalm 9:16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executes: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. They are concerned with the visible profession of Christianity and they look forward to the closing scenes of the present dispensation. 13 we have the record of seven parables--the number of completeness--which our Lord uttered consecutively. The word used here is employed to denote one who watches, only in this chapter of Daniel, Daniel 4:13, Daniel 4:17, Daniel 4:23. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Decree by Artaxerses (Neh. This matter is by the decree of the watchers - See on Daniel 4:13 (note). The king himself may be given either in mercy or in wrath. The Interrupted Prayer New International Version Daniel 4:17 “ ‘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 people. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means." Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of a Tree # :0 In Aramaic texts 4:1-3 is numbered 3:31-33, and 4:4-37 is numbered 4:1-34. ^c 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said [The strength and wealth of the temple roused …J. Toward the close of Daniel's life great changes were taking place in the land to which, over threescore years before, he and his Hebrew companions had been carried captive. The scene of debauchery Chapter Outline Top. Psalm 12:8 The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted. 4:0 In Aramaic texts 4:1-3 is numbered 3:31-33, and 4:4-37 is numbered 4:1-34. TNIV: He did this because Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar, was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles and solve difficult problems. Daniel 4:17 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Daniel 4:17, NIV: "'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 people.'" Nebuchadnezzar, "the terrible of the nations" (Ezekiel 28:7), had died, and Babylon, "the praise of the whole earth" (Jeremiah 51:41), had passed under the unwise rule of his successors, and gradual but sure dissolution was resulting. Daniel maintains relationships with many people -- family, friends, associates, & neighbors -- including Sarai Niv, Ofer Niv, Sarai Niv, Jeffrey Steinfeldt and Hilda Hurwitz. Some of the greatest and some of the meanest of men have sat on the throne. Joyce G. Baldwin, Daniel, IVP, p. 132 and D. Winton Thomas, ed. This was not really a new decree but a reinstatement to Nehemiah to build the walls. The Prophecy; Read Daniel 9:1-2. ^A Matt. They are concerned with the visible profession of Christianity and they look forward to the closing scenes of the present dispensation. The throne ennobles no man: to be properly filled, the man must be noble. The former nearly ruined it both in a civil and religious point of view; the latter was the means of restoring it in both these respects. 13 we have the record of seven parables--the number of completeness--which our Lord uttered consecutively. ^b one of his disciples saith unto him, Teacher, behold, what manner of stones and what manner of buildings! Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of a Tree. Soon, In Matt. Daniel 4:17 King James Version (KJV). Kings differ in education, seldom in intellect, from the common mass of men; the power and authority are from God. In Matt. When James II ruled this kingdom, it might well be said, God hath set up over it the basest of men. King Nebuchadnezzar,To the nations and peoples of every language, who live Selah. ^a 1 And Jesus went out from the temple [leaving it to return no more], and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him ^b as he went forth ^a to show him the buildings of the temple. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel, Mr. Melvil, after finishing his classical studies, went abroad, and taught, for some time, both at Poictiers in France, and at Geneva. Daniel had such a great reputation that he remained in power even when his captors were defeated and the government changed. 17 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men. Daniel 4:17 17 “ ‘The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High g is sovereign h over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest i of people.’ New International Version (NIV), S Ps 103:19; Jer 27:5-7; Da 2:21; 5:18-21; Ro 13:1, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. by the. Gesenius (“Lex.”) supposes that it is given to them as watching over the souls of men. This week we turn our attention to Daniel's prayer to God about going home. Many consider that when Peter said, "it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God", he was referring to God’s judgement falling on the physical House of God in Jerusalem, in AD 70.Indeed, Ezekiel 9:6 describes such a judgement spreading out from there. Read Full Summary Daniel is praying in the first nineteen verses of this chapter, but then the angel Gabriel appears and interrupts his prayer. Dan 4:23 - “Your Majesty saw a holy one, a messenger, coming down from heaven and saying, ‘Cut down the tree and destroy it, but leave the stump, bound with iron and bronze, in the grass of the field, while its roots remain in the ground. 2 It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me. These parables are prophetic in their significance and scope. Like the little movie character E.T., Daniel never forgot about wanting to go home. They deal with conditions which are to obtain here during the time of our Lord's absence. ^b one of his disciples saith unto him, Teacher, behold, what manner of stones and what manner of buildings! The Teaching of Matthew 13 Proves that no Era of Millennial Blessing Precedes Christ's Second Advent. XXIV. The building process had been interrupted. Higgaion. 2 So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers 2:2 Or Chaldeans; also in verses 4, 5 and 10 to tell him what he had dreamed. Let's figure a minute here. New International Version; Daniel 4:17 Daniel 4:17 View Full Chapter. 1 In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep. 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 … 17If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. God will give the Kingdom to the lowest of men and women. 5-24. 1-28; ^B Mark XIII. 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 people.’ 1-28; ^B Mark XIII. As there is much in them upon which we cannot now comment at length we shall content ourselves with …Arthur W. Pink—The Redeemer's Return, The Unseen Watcher[This chapter is based on Daniel 5.] What are thus called are his agents; they are no moving causes. Gabriel proceeds to give Daniel the most astonishing four verses in the entire Bible: 24, 25, 26, and 27. Through the folly and weakness of Belshazzar, the grandson …Ellen Gould White—The Story of Prophets and Kings, Destruction of Jerusalem Foretold. "'one of the exiles from Judah'" This phrase functions in two ways: (1) Belshazzar is asserting that Daniel is a captive Jewish person or (2) Daniel is a member and representative of YHWH's people; the YHWH who controls history and the destiny of kings (cf. 2:1-4, 17, 20 and 6:1-15). Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven; let him live with the wild animals, until seven times pass by for him.’ 1 King Nebuchadnezzar,. 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