{"id":1694,"date":"2015-01-10T13:47:05","date_gmt":"2015-01-10T13:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan04\/"},"modified":"2025-09-28T19:23:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T23:23:54","slug":"dan04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan04\/","title":{"rendered":"Daniel 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main\">\r\n<div class=\"chapterlabel\"><a name=\"V0\"><\/a> 4<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"p\"><span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V1\"><\/a>1\u00a0<\/span>Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V2\"><\/a>2\u00a0<\/span>I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V3\"><\/a>3\u00a0<\/span>How great <span class=\"add\">are<\/span> his signs! and how mighty <span class=\"add\">are<\/span> his wonders! his kingdom <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> from generation to generation.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"p\"><span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V4\"><\/a>4\u00a0<\/span>I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace: <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V5\"><\/a>5\u00a0<\/span>I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V6\"><\/a>6\u00a0<\/span>Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise <span class=\"add\">men<\/span> of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V7\"><\/a>7\u00a0<\/span>Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"p\"><span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V8\"><\/a>8\u00a0<\/span>But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name <span class=\"add\">was<\/span> Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods: and before him I told the dream, <span class=\"add\">saying, <\/span> <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V9\"><\/a>9\u00a0<\/span>O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V10\"><\/a>10\u00a0<\/span>Thus <span class=\"add\">were<\/span> the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof <span class=\"add\">was<\/span> great. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V11\"><\/a>11\u00a0<\/span>The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth: <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V12\"><\/a>12\u00a0<\/span>The leaves thereof <span class=\"add\">were<\/span> fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it <span class=\"add\">was<\/span> meat for all: the beasts of the field had shadow under it, and the fowls of the heaven dwelt in the boughs thereof, and all flesh was fed of it. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V13\"><\/a>13\u00a0<\/span>I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven; <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V14\"><\/a>14\u00a0<\/span>He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his branches: <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V15\"><\/a>15\u00a0<\/span>Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and <span class=\"add\">let<\/span> his portion <span class=\"add\">be<\/span> with the beasts in the grass of the earth: <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V16\"><\/a>16\u00a0<\/span>Let his heart be changed from man\u2019s, and let a beast\u2019s heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V17\"><\/a>17\u00a0<\/span>This matter <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> 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. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V18\"><\/a>18\u00a0<\/span>This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise <span class=\"add\">men<\/span> of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou <span class=\"add\">art<\/span> able; for the spirit of the holy gods <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> in thee.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"p\"><span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V19\"><\/a>19\u00a0<\/span>Then Daniel, whose name <span class=\"add\">was<\/span> Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation thereof, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream <span class=\"add\">be<\/span> to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V20\"><\/a>20\u00a0<\/span>The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth; <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V21\"><\/a>21\u00a0<\/span>Whose leaves <span class=\"add\">were<\/span> fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it <span class=\"add\">was<\/span> meat for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their habitation: <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V22\"><\/a>22\u00a0<\/span>It <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V23\"><\/a>23\u00a0<\/span>And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and <span class=\"add\">let<\/span> his portion <span class=\"add\">be<\/span> with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him; <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V24\"><\/a>24\u00a0<\/span>This <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> the interpretation, O king, and this <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> the decree of the most High, which is come upon my lord the king: <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V25\"><\/a>25\u00a0<\/span>That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V26\"><\/a>26\u00a0<\/span>And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V27\"><\/a>27\u00a0<\/span>Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquility.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"p\"><span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V28\"><\/a>28\u00a0<\/span>All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V29\"><\/a>29\u00a0<\/span>At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V30\"><\/a>30\u00a0<\/span>The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty? <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V31\"><\/a>31\u00a0<\/span>While the word <span class=\"add\">was<\/span> in the king\u2019s mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, <span class=\"add\">saying,<\/span> O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V32\"><\/a>32\u00a0<\/span>And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling <span class=\"add\">shall be<\/span> with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V33\"><\/a>33\u00a0<\/span>The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles <span class=\"add\">feathers,<\/span> and his nails like birds\u2019 <span class=\"add\">claws. <\/span> <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V34\"><\/a>34\u00a0<\/span>And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> from generation to generation: <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V35\"><\/a>35\u00a0<\/span>And all the inhabitants of the earth <span class=\"add\">are<\/span> reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and <span class=\"add\">among<\/span> the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V36\"><\/a>36\u00a0<\/span>At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me. <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V37\"><\/a>37\u00a0<\/span>Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works <span class=\"add\">are<\/span> truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.<\/div>\r\n<hr \/><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"chapters\">\r\n<h3>Daniel Chapters<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan01\">1<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan02\">2<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan03\">3<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan04\">4<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan05\">5<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan06\">6<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan07\">7<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan08\">8<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan09\">9<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan10\">10<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan11\">11<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/dan12\">12<\/a><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4 1\u00a0Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you. 2\u00a0I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. 3\u00a0How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation. 4\u00a0I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace: 5\u00a0I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me. 6\u00a0Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream. 7\u00a0Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof. 8\u00a0But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name was Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods: and before him I told the dream, saying, 9\u00a0O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof. 10\u00a0Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great. 11\u00a0The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth: 12\u00a0The leaves thereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[28],"class_list":["post-1694","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-daniel"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1694","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1694"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1694\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4471,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1694\/revisions\/4471"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1694"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1694"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1694"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}