Daniel Chapter 4 Flashcards

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Who is the king mentioned in Daniel 4:1?

Nebuchadnezzar

To whom did King Nebuchadnezzar speak in Daniel 4:1?

To all peoples, nations, and languages

Where do the peoples and nations dwell that King Nebuchadnezzar spoke to in Daniel 4:1?

In all the earth

What greeting did King Nebuchadnezzar address to all peoples in Daniel 4:1?

Peace be multiplied to you Signup and view all the answers

What did King Nebuchadnezzar think it was good to declare in Daniel 4:2?

The signs and wonders that the Most High God has worked for him. Signup and view all the answers

Who has worked signs and wonders for King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4:2?

The Most High God Signup and view all the answers

How did Nebuchadnezzar describe God's signs and wonders in Daniel 4:3?

How great are His signs and how mighty His wonders Signup and view all the answers

How is God's kingdom described in Daniel 4:3?

An everlasting kingdom Signup and view all the answers

How long does God's dominion last according to Daniel 4:3?

From generation to generation Signup and view all the answers

Where did King Nebuchadnezzar say he was at rest in Daniel 4:4?

I was at rest in my house, and flourishing in my palace Signup and view all the answers

What did Nebuchadnezzar see while he was at rest in Daniel 4:5?

I saw a dream Signup and view all the answers

What happened to King Nebuchadnezzar when he saw a dream in Daniel 4:5?

It made him afraid Signup and view all the answers

What two things troubled Nebuchadnezzar when he had a second dream according to Daniel 4:5?

The thoughts on his bed and the visions of his head troubled him Signup and view all the answers

What did Nebuchadnezzar do when he had a dream that made him afraid in Daniel 4:6?

I issued a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me Signup and view all the answers

What decree did King Nebuchadnezzar issue when he had a dream in Daniel 4:6?

To bring in all the wise men of Babylon before him Signup and view all the answers

Why did Nebuchadnezzar make a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon in Daniel 4:6?

That they might make known to him the interpretation of the dream Signup and view all the answers

Which four groups of people came before King Nebuchadnezzar according to Daniel 4:7?

The magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans and the soothsayers Signup and view all the answers

What did King Nebuchadnezzar tell the magicians who came before him in Daniel 4:7?

The dream Signup and view all the answers

What were the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers unable to do with the dream in Daniel 4:7?

But they did not make known to me its interpretation Signup and view all the answers

Who came before the king at last when the others could not give the interpretation in Daniel 4:8?

Daniel Signup and view all the answers

By what other name was Daniel known in Daniel 4:8?

Belteshazzar Signup and view all the answers

What did Nebuchadnezzar say was found in Daniel according to Daniel 4:8?

The Spirit of the Holy God Signup and view all the answers

What did Nebuchadnezzar do when Daniel came before him at last in Daniel 4:8?

He told the dream before him Signup and view all the answers

What did Nebuchadnezzar call Belteshazzar in Daniel 4:9?

Chief of the magicians Signup and view all the answers

Why did Nebuchadnezzar call Belteshazzar chief of the magicians in Daniel 4:9?

Because I know that the Spirit of the Holy God is in you and no secret troubles you Signup and view all the answers

What did Nebuchadnezzar say doesn't trouble Daniel/Belteshazzar in Daniel 4:9?

No secret Signup and view all the answers

What did King Nebuchadnezzar ask Belteshazzar to explain to him in Daniel 4:9?

The visions of my dream that I have seen and its interpretation Signup and view all the answers

What did Nebuchadnezzar say to Belteshazzar about his dream in Daniel 4:10?

These were the visions of my head while on my bed Signup and view all the answers

How did Nebuchadnezzar describe his vision in Daniel 4:10?

I was looking, and behold, a tree in the midst of the earth Signup and view all the answers

How does Nebuchadnezzar describe the height of the tree in Daniel 4:10?

Great Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the tree that Nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream in Daniel 4:11?

The tree grew and became strong Signup and view all the answers

How far did the king reach in Daniel 4:11?

Its height reached to the heavens Signup and view all the answers

How far could the height of the tree be seen in Daniel 4:11?

It could be seen to the ends of all the earth Signup and view all the answers

How are the leaves of the tree described in Daniel 4:12?

Lovely Signup and view all the answers

How is the fruit of the tree described in Daniel 4:12?

Abundant Signup and view all the answers

What was found in the tree that was for all in Daniel 4:12?

In it was food for all Signup and view all the answers

What found shade under the tree in Daniel 4:12?

The beasts of the field Signup and view all the answers

What did the beasts of the field find under the tree in Daniel 4:12?

Shade Signup and view all the answers

Where did the birds of the heavens dwell in the tree in Daniel 4:12?

In its branches Signup and view all the answers

What dwell in the branches of the tree in Daniel 4:12?

The birds of the heavens Signup and view all the answers

What fed from the tree in Daniel 4:12?

All flesh Signup and view all the answers

Who did Nebuchadnezzar see in the visions of his head while on his bed in Daniel 4:13?

A watcher, a holy one coming down from heaven Signup and view all the answers

What did the watcher that Nebuchadnezzar saw do in Daniel 4:14?

He cried aloud Signup and view all the answers

What did the watcher, a holy one coming down from heaven say in Daniel 4:14?

Chop down the tree and cut off its branches, strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit Signup and view all the answers

What did the watcher say to let the beast do in Daniel 4:14?

Let the beasts get out from under the tree and the birds from its branches Signup and view all the answers

What two things did the watcher say to leave from the tree in Daniel 4:15?

Nevertheless leave the stumps and roots in the earth Signup and view all the answers

How should the stumps and roots be bound according to Daniel 4:15?

With a band of iron and bronze in the tender grass of the field Signup and view all the answers

With what should the tree be wet in Daniel 4:15?

Let it be wet with the dew of heaven Signup and view all the answers

What should be allowed to graze according to Daniel 4:15?

And let him graze with the beasts on the grass of the earth Signup and view all the answers

What was to happen to the heart of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4:16?

Let his heart be changed from that of a man, let him be given the heart of a beast Signup and view all the answers

How long was to pass over the tree/Nebuchadnezzar when he was given the heart of a man in Daniel 4:16?

Seven times Signup and view all the answers

Whose decision is it to give a heart of beast instead of man according to Daniel 4:17?

This decision is by the decree of the watchers Signup and view all the answers

Who is the sentence by in Daniel 4:17?

By the word of the holy ones Signup and view all the answers

Why is the sentence made by the word of the holy ones in Daniel 4:17?

In order that the living may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men Signup and view all the answers

To whom does the Most High give the kingdom of men according to Daniel 4:17?

To whomever he will Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Most High set his kingdom over in Daniel 4:17?

He sets over it the lowest of men Signup and view all the answers

What did Nebuchadnezzar want Belteshazzar to do regarding the dream in Daniel 4:18?

Now, you, Belteshazzar declare its interpretation Signup and view all the answers

Who did Nebuchadnezzar tell Belteshazzar were not able to make known to him the interpretation of his dream in Daniel 4:18?

Since all the wise men of his kingdom Signup and view all the answers

What could not all the wise men of the king's kingdom do in Daniel 4:18?

To make known to him the interpretation of his dream Signup and view all the answers

What did Nebuchadnezzar tell Belteshazzar he was able to do and why in Daniel 4:18?

But you are able, for the Spirit of the Holy God is in you Signup and view all the answers

What was Daniel's other name in Daniel 4:19?

Belteshazzar Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Daniel when the king asked him to give an interpretation to his dream in Daniel 4:19?

He was astonished for a time and his thoughts troubled him Signup and view all the answers

What did the king say to Daniel when he was astonished for a time in Daniel 4:19?

The king spoke and said: Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation trouble you Signup and view all the answers

What did Belteshazzar respond to the king when he told him not to let the dream trouble him in Daniel 4:19?

My lord, may the dream concern those who hate you and its interpretation concern your enemies Signup and view all the answers

Who did Daniel/Belteshazzar tell the king the dream is referring to in Daniel 4:20-22?

It is you, O King, who have grown and become strong Signup and view all the answers

How did Belteshazzar describe the tree that the king saw in his dream in Daniel 4:20?

The tree that you saw which grew and became strong Signup and view all the answers

Where did Belteshazzar tell the king the height of the tree reached in Daniel 4:20?

To the heavens and could be seen by all the earth Signup and view all the answers

How did Belteshazzar describe the leaves of the tree and its fruit in Daniel 4:21?

Whose leaves were lovely and its fruit abundant in which was food for all Signup and view all the answers

What did Belteshazzar say made their home under the tree in Daniel 4:21?

The beasts of the field Signup and view all the answers

What did Belteshazzar say made their home in the branches of the tree in Daniel 4:21?

And in whose branches the birds of the heaven had their home Signup and view all the answers

Where did Belteshazzar say Nebuchadnezzar's greatness reach in Daniel 4:22?

For your greatness has grown and reaches to the heavens Signup and view all the answers

Where did Belteshazzar say the king's dominion reach in Daniel 4:22?

To the end of the earth Signup and view all the answers

Who did Belteshazzar tell the king was coming down from heaven in Daniel 4:23?

A watcher, a holy one Signup and view all the answers

What did Belteshazzar tell the king the watcher from heaven said in Daniel 4:23?

Chop down the tree and destroy it, but leave its stump and roots in the earth Signup and view all the answers

What did Belteshazzar repeat to the king about the dream of the tree in Daniel 4:23?

Bound with a band of iron and bronze in the tender grass of the field; let it be wet with the dew of heaven and let him graze with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him Signup and view all the answers

What was the interpretation that Belteshazzar gave to the dream of the tree in Daniel 4:24?

This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the Most High which has come upon my lord the king Signup and view all the answers

What specific interpretation did Belteshazzar give to the king regarding his dream in Daniel 4:25?

They shall drive you from men, your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you eat grass like oxen Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to the king after he is made to eat grass like oxen in Daniel 4:25?

They shall wet you with the dew of heaven and seven times shall pass over you Signup and view all the answers

How long will the king be wet with dew according to Daniel 4:25?

Till you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whomever He chooses Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean that the command is given to leave the stumps and roots of the tree in Daniel 4:26?

Your kingdom shall be assured to you after you come to know that Heaven rules Signup and view all the answers

What did Belteshazzar ask the king to be acceptable to him in Daniel 4:27?

His advice Signup and view all the answers

What did Belteshazzar advise the king to break off in Daniel 4:27?

Break off your sins by being righteous and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if the king breaks off his sins and iniquities in Daniel 4:27?

Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your prosperity Signup and view all the answers

What came upon the king in Daniel 4:28?

All this Signup and view all the answers

When was the king walking about the royal palace of Babylon in Daniel 4:29?

At the end of the 12 months Signup and view all the answers

What was the king doing at the end of the 12 months according to Daniel 4:29?

Walking about the royal palace of Babylon Signup and view all the answers

What did the king say when he was walking about the royal palace of Babylon at the end of the 12 months in Daniel 4:30?

Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for a royal dwelling by my mighty power and for the honor of my majesty? Signup and view all the answers

What happened while the word was still in the king's mouth about the glory of Babylon in Daniel 4:31?

A voice fell from heaven Signup and view all the answers

What did the voice say to the king in Daniel 4:31?

King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: the kingdom has departed from you Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to the king since the kingdom has departed from him in Daniel 4:32?

And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field Signup and view all the answers

What will the king eat when the kingdom is departed from him in Daniel 4:32?

They shall make you eat grass like oxen Signup and view all the answers

How many times will pass over the king until he knows in Daniel 4:32?

And seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whomever he chooses Signup and view all the answers

When did the word of the voice fulfill in Daniel 4:33?

That very hour the word was fulfilled concerning Nebuchadnezzar Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Nebuchadnezzar when the word was fulfilled concerning him in Daniel 4:33?

He was driven from men and ate grass like oxen, his body was wet with the dew of heaven Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the king's hair and nails in Daniel 4:33?

His hair had grown like eagles' feathers and his nails like bird's claws Signup and view all the answers

What did the king do at the end of the time in Daniel 4:34?

I Nebuchadnezzar lifted my eyes to heaven and my understanding returned to me Signup and view all the answers

What did the king do when his understanding returned to him in Daniel 4:34?

And I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever Signup and view all the answers

How did the king describe the Most High's dominion and his kingdom in Daniel 4:34?

For his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom is from generation to generation Signup and view all the answers

How did the king describe the inhabitants of the earth in Daniel 4:35?

Reputed as nothing Signup and view all the answers

How does the king say the Most High does according to His will in Daniel 4:35?

He does according to His will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

King Nebuchadnezzar

Nebuchadnezzar is the king who addresses all peoples, nations, and languages in his realm.
He greets them with the phrase, "Peace be multiplied to you."

Divine Signs and Dreams

Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges the signs and wonders performed by the Most High God.
He describes God's signs as great and His wonders as mighty, emphasizing the eternal nature of God's kingdom, which lasts from generation to generation.
While at rest in his palace, Nebuchadnezzar experiences a troubling dream that causes him fear and prompts him to summon Babylon's wise men for interpretation.

The Wise Men and Daniel

The wise men, including magicians and astrologers, fail to interpret the dream, leading Nebuchadnezzar to call for Daniel, also known as Belteshazzar, who has the Spirit of the Holy God.
Daniel is recognized by Nebuchadnezzar as chief of the magicians for his divine insight and is asked to interpret the troubling vision.

The Tree Dream

Nebuchadnezzar's dream features a great tree visible from the ends of the earth, providing shade, food, and shelter for various creatures.
A holy watcher from heaven commands that the tree be chopped down, with only its stump and roots left in the earth, which symbolizes Nebuchadnezzar’s impending downfall.

Interpretation of the Dream

Daniel reveals that the tree represents Nebuchadnezzar himself, whose greatness has grown to the heavens and whose dominion reaches to the ends of the earth.
The interpretation warns that he will be driven from men, live like a beast, and eat grass for seven times until he acknowledges God's sovereignty.

Consequences and Restoration

Nebuchadnezzar is advised to repent by breaking off his sins and showing mercy, to potentially prolong his reign.
After a year, during which Nebuchadnezzar reflects on his power, he boasts about his accomplishments, prompting a divine response that enforces the earlier prophecy.

Humbling of Nebuchadnezzar

The decree is fulfilled immediately: Nebuchadnezzar is driven away, behaves like a beast, and his physical appearance changes drastically.
After the set period, he raises his eyes to heaven, regaining his understanding, praising and honoring God for His eternal dominion.

God's Sovereignty

Nebuchadnezzar declares that the Most High's dominion is everlasting, and He does according to His will among both heavenly beings and earthly inhabitants, who are regarded as nothing in comparison.

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