Here he mitigates and corrects the former rigour of his sentence, that the kingdom should remain, with hope of return and readmission: God cuts off many flourishing kingdoms to the stumps, by spoiling their riches, beauty, and majesty. In the tender grass of the field: let the body of Nebuchadnezzar be preserved, and the king doth remain firm, though he be turned out to grass for a while among the beasts. read more
HOMILETICSSECT. XV.—THE DREAM OF THE TREE AND ITS INTERPRETATION (Chap. Daniel 4:4-26)We come to the occasion of the royal proclamation. This was a dream and its remarkable fulfilment, the second prophetic dream vouchsafed to the king. The present one bearing more especially on the king himself. Its results, however, such as to affect his whole empire, but more particularly the Jews that were in it. The dream and its fulfilment an important step towards the release of the Jews, and at the same... read more
Daniel 4:0 I. In this chapter we have a solemn and instructive warning against pride and vain-glory. II. A sad illustration of the proverb that pride goeth before a fall. III. A beautiful illustration of fidelity in the proclamation of God's truth. IV. A loud call to thank God for the continuance of our reason. V. A reminder that the Most High ruleth in the kingdoms of men. W. M. Taylor, Daniel the Beloved, p. 77. References: 4 R. Payne-Smith, Homiletic Magazine, vol. ix., p. 171; J. G.... read more
Chapter 4Now Nebuchadnezzar the king, [a proclamation] unto all the people, nation, languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you. I thought it good to show the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought towards me. How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation ( Daniel 4:1-3 ).Listen to these words of Nebuchadnezzar. Sounds like a convert. And I personally believe he... read more
The three first verses of this chapter in Theodotian and the Vulgate, are appended to the third chapter; but seem to stand better as in the English, being the introduction to the dream. Daniel 4:5 . The visions of my head troubled me. The king believed that his dream was portentous of future events. Daniel 4:7 . The magicians, as in Daniel 2:2. Daniel 4:10 . I saw a tree. See the dream of Cambyses, in the note on Isaiah 4:2. Daniel 4:13 . A watcher and a holy one came down from... read more
Daniel 4:1-18Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people.The Proclamation of Peace to all NationsHow changed the spirit and deportment of Nebuchadnezzar from what they were on the plains of Dura. Then, we saw him exulting in the pride of power, and girt with the terrors of tyranny. Then, we saw him in a passion, hot as the furnace he had kindled. Now, nothing but thoughts of peace are in his heart, and the law of kindness is on his tongue. Then, we saw him erecting an image to his idol. Now, we... read more
Daniel 4:10-15I saw and behold a tree in the midst of the earth.The Fall of the Great TreeI. UNDUE EXALTATION OF SPIRIT MAY BRING DEGRADATION OF THE FLESH. Rich men often look over a vast domain which they call their own, and the sight of their outward and visible possessions may inflate their spirit with pride, as air forced: into a bladder will expand it to its utmost extent Yet much that they look upon may have been bought for them by the blood and brain and sweat of others, the thought of... read more
Dan 4:15 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 [let] his portion [be] with the beasts in the grass of the earth: Ver. 15. Nevertheless, leave the stump of his roots. ] Which, having life still in it, may shoot out again. a Even with a band of iron and brass. ] Hic ab arbore desilit angelus ad personam. This band intimateth Nebuchadnezzar’s madness; for mad... read more
leave: Daniel 4:25-:, Job 14:7-1 Samuel :, Ezekiel 29:14, Ezekiel 29:15 Reciprocal: Daniel 4:23 - and let his Daniel 4:26 - to leave Daniel 4:36 - mine Zechariah 6:1 - and the read more
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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 4:1-37
Daniel 4. This chapter takes us again into the realm of Apocalyptic. Nebuchadnezzar dreams a fresh dream. This time he sees a gigantic tree, the top of which reached to heaven, full of leaves and fruit. Suddenly a holy one appears from heaven, and cries the command, “ Hew down the tree, strip off the branches, but leave the stump in the ground.” That the dream refers to some individual is clear, for the “ holy one” continues, “ Let his portion be with the beasts. Let his heart be changed from... read more