Daniel 2
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 12
Chapter Summary
Nebuchadnezzar, forgetting his dream, demands an explanation of it from the wise men. They, could not reveal the dream, and are all judged to die. The dream is revealed to Daniel. The interpretation. Daniel's advancement.
Key Hebrew Words
Cross-References
- Revelation 17:14
- Revelation 19:16
People & Context
King of Babylon whose forgotten dream of the great image demands interpretation; honors Daniel
Judean exile to whom God reveals the dream and its meaning; made ruler over Babylon
King's chief executioner sent to kill the wise men; brings Daniel before the king
Daniel's companion who joins him in praying for mercy about the secret
Daniel's companion who joins him in praying for mercy about the secret
Daniel's companion who joins him in praying for mercy about the secret
Timeline
Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream of a terrifying great image made of various metals, which was ultimately shattered by a stone cut out without hands. Daniel revealed the dream's meaning, explaining that the God of Heaven will set up an everlasting kingdom that will crush and destroy all earthly kingdoms.
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