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Who authored this chapter?
Nebuchadnezzar the king
To whom is this chapter addressed?
To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth
What blessing does Nebuchadnezzar the king pronounce upon all peoples?
Peace be multiplied to you.
What did Nebuchadnezzar think it good to do?
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What had the Most High God worked for Nebuchadnezzar?
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Who had worked signs and wonders for Nebuchadnezzar the king?
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What four things did Nebuchadnezzar declare about the Most High God?
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How does Nebuchadnezzar describe the signs of the Most High God?
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How does Nebuchadnezzar describe the wonders of the Most High God?
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What kind of kingdom is the kingdom of the Most High God?
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What is the duration of the kingdom of the Most High God?
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Who was at rest in his house, and flourishing in his palace?
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What two things does Nebuchadnezzar say to describe his condition?
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Where was Nebuchadnezzar at rest?
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Where was Nebuchadnezzar flourishing?
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What was Nebuchadnezzar doing in his palace?
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What did Nebuchadnezzar see?
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What made Nebuchadnezzar afraid?
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How did Nebuchadnezzar feel about his dream?
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What troubled Nebuchadnezzar?
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What did Nebuchadnezzar's thoughts on his bed and visions of his head do to him?
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Who were the people that Nebuchadnezzar issued a decree to bring before him?
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How many of the wise men of Babylon were summoned by a decree?
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Why did Nebuchadnezzar issue a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before him?
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What did Nebuchadnezzar want all the wise men of Babylon to make known to him?
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Who did not make known to Nebuchadnezzar the interpretation of the dream?
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What did the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers do in response to the decree to be brought before Nebuchadnezzar?
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Who came before Nebuchadnezzar at last?
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When did Daniel come before Nebuchadnezzar?
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What was Daniel's name?
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Why was Daniel named Belteshazzar?
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What was in Daniel?
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What did Nebuchadnezzar do when Daniel came before him?
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How did Nebuchadnezzar address Daniel when he asked him to explain the dream?
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What position did Belteshazzar hold?
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How did Nebuchadnezzar know that Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, would be able to explain the dream?
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What was in Belteshazzar?
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What troubles Belteshazzar?
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Because Nebuchadnezzar knew that the Spirit of the Holy God was in Belteshazzar and no secret troubles him, what did Nebuchadnezzar request Belteshazzar to do?
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When did Nebuchadnezzar have visions of his head?
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What was Nebuchadnezzar doing when he saw a tree?
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What did Nebuchadnezzar see while he was looking?
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How did Nebuchadnezzar describe the tree's height?
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What did the tree do while Nebuchadnezzar was looking?
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How tall was the tree that Nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream?
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Where could the tree be seen?
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What was lovely about the tree?
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What did the tree's leaves look like?
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What about the tree was abundant?
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How much fruit did the tree have?
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How much food did the tree provide?
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Who found shade under the tree?
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What did the beasts of the field find?
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Who dwelt in the tree's branches?
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What did the birds of the heaven do?
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Who was fed from the tree?
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By what means did Nebuchadnezzar see a watcher?
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What kind of a watcher did Nebuchadnezzar see?
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Where was the watcher, a holy one, coming from?
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What did the watcher do when he spoke?
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What four things did the watcher say to do to the tree?
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What did the watcher say the beasts should do?
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What did the watcher say the birds should do?
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What parts of the tree were to be left in the earth?
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What was the stump of the tree to be bound with?
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What two materials were to be in the band that bound the stump of the tree?
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Where was the stump of the tree to be left?
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What was the stump of the tree to be wet with?
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What was the stump of the tree to do in the tender grass of the field?
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What was the stump to graze on?
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What was to happen to the heart of the tree?
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What kind of heart was the tree given?
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What was to pass over the tree?
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The ______ is by the ______ of the ______, and the ______ by the ______ of the holy ______.
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In order that the ______ may know that the Most High ______ in the kingdom of ______, Gives it to whomever ______ will, and ______over it the ______ of men.
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Who had seen the dream?
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Who was requested to declare the interpretation of the dream?
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Who was not able to make known to Nebuchadnezzar the interpretation of the dream?
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Why did Nebuchadnezzar think that Belteshazzar would be able to declare the interpretation?
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What was Daniel's name?
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How did Daniel feel after he heard the dream?
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The king told Daniel not to let some things trouble him? What were those things?
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What did Daniel call the king?
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Whom did Daniel say he wished the dream would concern?
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Whom did Daniel say he wished the interpretation would concern?
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Who is the tree?
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How is the tree the king saw described?
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What had the king done that was similar to the tree?
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What has happened to the king's greatness?
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How far did the king's greatness reach?
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How far did the king's dominion reach?
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Who did the king see coming down from heaven?
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Where did the king see the watcher come from?
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What did the watcher say should happen to the tree?
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How much time was to pass over him [the tree]?
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What had come upon Daniel's lord the king?
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Where shall they drive the king?
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Where will the king's dwelling be?
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What shall they make the king eat, and how shall he eat it?
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What shall they do with the dew of heaven?
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Study Notes
Author and Audience
- Authored by Nebuchadnezzar the king.
- Addressed to all peoples, nations, and languages across the earth.
Blessings and Declarations
- Nebuchadnezzar proclaims a blessing: "Peace be multiplied to you."
- He desires to declare the signs and wonders performed by the Most High God.
Recognition of God's Power
- Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges the greatness of the Most High God and His everlasting kingdom.
- He describes God's signs as "great" and wonders as "mighty."
Nebuchadnezzar's State
- At the time of the dream, Nebuchadnezzar felt secure and prosperous in his palace.
- A troubling dream disrupted his peace, causing fear and concern.
Summoning the Wise Men
- A decree was issued to summon all wise men of Babylon for dream interpretation.
- None of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, or soothsayers could interpret the dream.
Daniel’s Arrival
- Daniel, also known as Belteshazzar, comes before Nebuchadnezzar last after the wise men.
- Daniel is acknowledged for possessing the Spirit of the Holy God.
Dream Description
- Nebuchadnezzar dreams of a large tree visible to the ends of the earth, symbolizing strength and nourishment.
- The tree's leaves are described as lovely, and it provides abundant fruit and shade for many creatures.
The Holy Watcher
- A holy watcher, seen by Nebuchadnezzar in his dream, comes down from heaven with a decree against the tree.
- Instructions include chopping down the tree but leaving the stump bound with iron and bronze.
Transformation of the King
- Nebuchadnezzar’s heart is prophesied to be changed into that of a beast for a set period (seven times).
- The decree from the Most High conveys that He rules in the kingdom of men and appoints the lowest of men as rulers.
Daniel's Role in Interpretation
- After hearing the dream, Daniel is astonished and advises Nebuchadnezzar not to fear its interpretation.
- He expresses hope that the dream concerns the king's enemies rather than the king himself.
Significance of the Tree
- The tree represents Nebuchadnezzar himself—his growth, strength, and dominion extending to the heavens.
- The watcher’s decree signifies impending humility and consequence for the king's arrogance.
Final Decrees
- The decree affirms that the king will be driven away from men and will live with the beasts, eating grass.
- The transformation symbolizes the consequences of pride and the need for humility before the Most High God.
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This quiz focuses on Chapter 4 of the Book of Daniel. It includes key questions and answers relating to the author, the audience, and the blessings pronounced by Nebuchadnezzar. Test your knowledge of this important biblical text!