![]() In a loud voice he commanded that the tree be cut down and that it be abandoned by the beasts and the birds. But suddenly a holy angel (literally, “a watchman”) came down out of heaven. The tree grew and became strong, reaching up to the heavens, being seen from the ends of the earth. In his dream King Nebuchadnezzar saw a tree in the center of the earth, a tree of enormous height. (17) This sentence is by the decree of the watchmen and this verdict is a command of the holy ones, so that the living may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whomever he desires and sets up over it the lowliest of men. (16) Let his mind be changed from being that of a man and let him be given the mind of a beast, and let seven years pass over him. Let it be drenched with the dew of heaven, and let him live with the beasts in the grass of the earth. (15) Nevertheless, let the stump and its roots, bound with iron and bronze, remain in the ground, in the grass of the field. Let the beasts flee from under it and let the birds depart from its branches. (14) He called out in a loud voice, Chop down the tree and cut off its branches, strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit. ![]() ![]() (13) As I observed the visions that passed through my mind as I lay upon my bed I saw a watchman, a holy one, come down from heaven. The beasts of the field found shade under it, and the birds of the heavens lived in its branches. (12) Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit was abundant, and it provided food for all. (11) The tree grew and became strong, and its height reached unto heaven and it could be seen from the ends of the whole earth. These are the visions that passed through my mind as I lay upon my bed: I looked and there was a tree in the center of the earth its height was enormous. Describe Nebuchadnezzar’s dream as it is presented in Daniel 4:10-17 (printed below). His pride has caused him to view himself in “God-like” terms (note the apostle Paul’s testimony about God recorded in Romans 11:36).ģ. As he considered the great empire of Babylon that lay spread out before him, he became filled with pride: “The king said, Is not this great Babylon that I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?” (verse 30) Note that Nebuchadnezzar views his kingdom as having originated from himself, as being sustained by himself and as existing for himself. Nebuchadnezzar thoroughly enjoyed the royal splendor of his great kingdom he walked upon the roof of his royal palace and surveyed his vast domain. …from him, and through him, and for him, are all things. (30) The king said, Is not this great Babylon that I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty? (Daniel 4:29-30) Twelve months later, he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon. ![]() Compare Nebuchadnezzar’s words with the apostle Paul’s testimony about God recorded in Romans 11:36 (printed below). Describe Nebuchanezzar’s attitude as he surveyed the empire of Babylon (see verses 29-30 printed below). He further testifies, “I was flourishing in my palace.” It was a time of great prosperity and glory for Babylon the king and his kingdom were flourishing like a tree beside a wide river.Ģ. ![]() He testifies, “I was at rest in my house.” He was protected and secure he had conquered and subjugated every threat to his empire now he could rest in peace and tranquility. (Daniel 4:4)Īccording to verse 4, Nebuchadnezzar found himself in a most pleasant and enviable situation. I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at rest in my house and flourishing in my palace. What does Nebuchadnezzar testify about his situation in Daniel 4:4 (printed below?) For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the Study Guide (PDF download).ġ. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. ![]()
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