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In what year of Nebuchadnezzar's reign did he have the dream?
In what year of Nebuchadnezzar's reign did he have the dream?
The second year
How upset was Nebuchadnezzar?
How upset was Nebuchadnezzar?
His sleep left him
Whom did Nebuchadnezzar call?
Whom did Nebuchadnezzar call?
Magicians, astrologers, sorcerers, and Chaldeans
What did Nebuchadnezzar say to his advisors?
What did Nebuchadnezzar say to his advisors?
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In what language did the advisors talk to Nebuchadnezzar?
In what language did the advisors talk to Nebuchadnezzar?
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What did the advisors ask Nebuchadnezzar?
What did the advisors ask Nebuchadnezzar?
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What would happen to the advisors and their houses if they did not tell the king his dream?
What would happen to the advisors and their houses if they did not tell the king his dream?
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What would be the reward for telling the dream and interpretation?
What would be the reward for telling the dream and interpretation?
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What did the advisors answer the king?
What did the advisors answer the king?
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What did the king say the advisors wanted?
What did the king say the advisors wanted?
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What kinds of words did the king think his advisors would tell him?
What kinds of words did the king think his advisors would tell him?
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How did Nebuchadnezzar think he could believe the interpretation of his advisors?
How did Nebuchadnezzar think he could believe the interpretation of his advisors?
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What did the Chaldeans say back to the king?
What did the Chaldeans say back to the king?
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Had any king asked his advisors such a question before?
Had any king asked his advisors such a question before?
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The Chaldeans answered the king, and said, 'There is not a man on earth who can tell the king's matter; therefore no_____,, or_ has ever asked such things of any ,_, or________.'
The Chaldeans answered the king, and said, 'There is not a man on earth who can tell the king's matter; therefore no_____,, or_ has ever asked such things of any ,_, or________.'
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Who could tell the king his request?
Who could tell the king his request?
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What was Nebuchadnezzar's reaction to the answer of his advisors?
What was Nebuchadnezzar's reaction to the answer of his advisors?
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What did Nebuchadnezzar command?
What did Nebuchadnezzar command?
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Did any wise men get killed?
Did any wise men get killed?
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Whom did they seek to kill?
Whom did they seek to kill?
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Who had been sent out to kill all the wise men of Babylon?
Who had been sent out to kill all the wise men of Babylon?
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What was Daniel's question to the captain of the guard?
What was Daniel's question to the captain of the guard?
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What did Daniel do?
What did Daniel do?
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What did Daniel do next?
What did Daniel do next?
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What did Daniel and his friends do?
What did Daniel and his friends do?
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How was the secret revealed to Daniel?
How was the secret revealed to Daniel?
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What was Daniel's reaction to understanding the dream?
What was Daniel's reaction to understanding the dream?
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_______ answered and said: 'Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For _____ and ______ are His.'
_______ answered and said: 'Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For _____ and ______ are His.'
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And He changes the _____ and the ______; He ______ kings and ______ up kings; He gives ______ to the wise And ________ to those who have understanding.
And He changes the _____ and the ______; He ______ kings and ______ up kings; He gives ______ to the wise And ________ to those who have understanding.
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He reveals _____ and ______ things; He knows what is in the ______, And ______ dwells with Him.
He reveals _____ and ______ things; He knows what is in the ______, And ______ dwells with Him.
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What does God reveal?
What does God reveal?
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What did Daniel say God had done for him?
What did Daniel say God had done for him?
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When Daniel found out the dream and interpretation, he went to the king to tell him.
When Daniel found out the dream and interpretation, he went to the king to tell him.
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To whom did Daniel go, when he knew the dream and the interpretation?
To whom did Daniel go, when he knew the dream and the interpretation?
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What two things did Daniel ask Arioch to do?
What two things did Daniel ask Arioch to do?
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What did Arioch say to the king?
What did Arioch say to the king?
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What was Daniel's Babylonian name?
What was Daniel's Babylonian name?
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What did the king ask Daniel?
What did the king ask Daniel?
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Who could not declare the dream to the king?
Who could not declare the dream to the king?
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Daniel took credit for the interpretation of the dream.
Daniel took credit for the interpretation of the dream.
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Who revealed the secret?
Who revealed the secret?
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Why did God give Nebuchadnezzar the dream?
Why did God give Nebuchadnezzar the dream?
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What did Nebuchadnezzar think about when he went to bed?
What did Nebuchadnezzar think about when he went to bed?
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Why did God give Nebuchadnezzar the dream?
Why did God give Nebuchadnezzar the dream?
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Daniel thought he was smarter than anyone else.
Daniel thought he was smarter than anyone else.
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What did Nebuchadnezzar see first?
What did Nebuchadnezzar see first?
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'You, O king, were watching; and behold, a great image! This great image, whose______ was excellent, stood before you; and its form was ____.'
'You, O king, were watching; and behold, a great image! This great image, whose______ was excellent, stood before you; and its form was ____.'
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What metal was the image's head?
What metal was the image's head?
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What metal was the image's chest and arms?
What metal was the image's chest and arms?
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What metal was the image's belly and thighs?
What metal was the image's belly and thighs?
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What metal was the image's legs?
What metal was the image's legs?
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From what two things were the image's feet made?
From what two things were the image's feet made?
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Where did the stone strike the image?
Where did the stone strike the image?
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How was the stone cut?
How was the stone cut?
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What happened to the feet in the image?
What happened to the feet in the image?
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List the items which is almost the order of the image backwards.
List the items which is almost the order of the image backwards.
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What happened to the image?
What happened to the image?
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What happened to the chaff?
What happened to the chaff?
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What happened to the rock?
What happened to the rock?
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What four things had God given King Nebuchadnezzar?
What four things had God given King Nebuchadnezzar?
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What things had God given into King Nebuchadnezzar's hand?
What things had God given into King Nebuchadnezzar's hand?
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Who is the head of gold?
Who is the head of gold?
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The next kingdoms would be greater and more powerful than Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom.
The next kingdoms would be greater and more powerful than Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom.
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The bronze kingdom would not rule over the whole earth.
The bronze kingdom would not rule over the whole earth.
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How will the fourth kingdom treat others?
How will the fourth kingdom treat others?
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The fourth kingdom will be as strong as what?
The fourth kingdom will be as strong as what?
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What two names for the clay that is described?
What two names for the clay that is described?
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Whereas you saw the ____ and toes, partly of _____ clay and partly of ______, the kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength of the iron shall be in it, just as you saw the iron mixed with ceramic clay.
Whereas you saw the ____ and toes, partly of _____ clay and partly of ______, the kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength of the iron shall be in it, just as you saw the iron mixed with ceramic clay.
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What two characteristics of the fifth kingdom are described?
What two characteristics of the fifth kingdom are described?
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How will they try to unite the kingdom?
How will they try to unite the kingdom?
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Marriages will unite the fifth kingdom.
Marriages will unite the fifth kingdom.
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What will happen in the days of these kings?
What will happen in the days of these kings?
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How long will God's kingdom stand?
How long will God's kingdom stand?
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What will God's kingdom do to all the other kingdoms?
What will God's kingdom do to all the other kingdoms?
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The great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is _______ and the interpretation is ________.
The great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is _______ and the interpretation is ________.
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What did king Nebuchadnezzar do when Daniel was finished talking?
What did king Nebuchadnezzar do when Daniel was finished talking?
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What two things did king Nebuchadnezzar command that they give to Daniel?
What two things did king Nebuchadnezzar command that they give to Daniel?
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The king answered Daniel, and said, 'Truly your God is the____ of gods, the Lord of , and a revealer of, since you could reveal this secret.'
The king answered Daniel, and said, 'Truly your God is the____ of gods, the Lord of , and a revealer of, since you could reveal this secret.'
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How did the king reward Daniel?
How did the king reward Daniel?
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What happened after Daniel petitioned the king?
What happened after Daniel petitioned the king?
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Where did Daniel sit?
Where did Daniel sit?
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Study Notes
Nebuchadnezzar's Dream
- Nebuchadnezzar had a dream in the second year of his reign, causing him significant distress, leading to sleeplessness.
- He summoned magicians, astrologers, sorcerers, and Chaldeans to interpret the dream.
- The king expressed anxiety, stating, "I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to know the dream."
Language and Requests
- The advisors communicated in Aramaic, asking Nebuchadnezzar to share the dream for interpretation.
- Failure to disclose the dream's interpretation would result in dire consequences, including execution and destruction of their homes.
- The king implied that his advisors were seeking more time rather than genuine insight.
Accusations and Responses
- Nebuchadnezzar suspected that the advisors would provide false or corrupt interpretations unless they could tell the dream itself.
- The Chaldeans claimed that no human could fulfill such a task, claiming no king had ever asked for such a challenge.
Daniel’s Intervention
- Daniel, upon learning of the king’s command to execute the wise men, inquired about the urgency of the decree.
- He requested more time from Nebuchadnezzar and shared his plan with his companions: Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
Divine Revelation
- God revealed the secret of the dream to Daniel through a night vision, prompting a blessing directed toward the God of heaven.
- Daniel acknowledged God as the source of wisdom and might, who reveals deep and secret things.
The Dream's Interpretation
- Daniel conveyed God's gift of the kingdom, power, strength, and glory granted to Nebuchadnezzar.
- The dream involved a great image with distinct parts made of various metals, symbolizing the progression of kingdoms.
- Nebuchadnezzar was the head of gold, representing Babylon.
Symbolism of the Kingdoms
- The image depicted:
- Fine gold head (Babylon)
- Silver chest and arms (another kingdom)
- Bronze belly and thighs (yet another kingdom)
- Iron legs and feet made of iron and clay (a divided kingdom)
- A stone, not cut by human hands, struck the feet of the image, leading to its destruction and the rise of a divine kingdom that would endure forever.
Heavenly Kingdom
- God's kingdom, established during the reigns of these kings, will ultimately overpower all earthly kingdoms, symbolizing divine authority and permanence.
- Daniel attributed no personal glory for the interpretation, crediting God for revealing the divine secret.
Nebuchadnezzar's Reaction
- The king honored Daniel after recognizing the revelation, ordering gifts and honors to be bestowed upon him.
- Daniel was appointed ruler over Babylon and became chief administrator, with his companions also placed in positions of authority.
Conclusion
- The account emphasizes God's sovereignty over nations and kings, illustrating how divine intervention can change the course of events and honor those who seek His wisdom.
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