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Daniel Interprets the Dream
…36This was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation.37You,O king,are the kingof kings,to whomthe Godof heavenhas givensovereignty,power,strength,and glory.38Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold.…

Treasury of Scripture

You, O king, are a king of kings: for the God of heaven has given you a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.

a king.

1 Kings 4:24
For he had dominion over allthe region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.

Ezra 7:12
Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfectpeace, and at such a time.

Isaiah 10:8
For he saith,Are not my princes altogether kings?

the God.

Daniel 4:25,32
That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will…

Daniel 5:18
O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:

2 Chronicles 36:23
Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, whichis in Judah. Whois there among you of all his people? The LORD his Godbe with him, and let him go up.

power.

Daniel 4:3,34
How greatare his signs! and how mightyare his wonders! his kingdomis an everlasting kingdom, and his dominionis from generation to generation…

Psalm 62:11
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that powerbelongeth unto God.

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

DominionGloryHeavenHeavensKingdomKingsPowerStrengthDominionGloryHeavenHeavensKingdomKingsPowerStrength1.Nebuchadnezzar, forgetting his dream,
5.requires it of the Chaldeans, by promises and threats.
10.They acknowledging their inability are judged to die.
14.Daniel obtaining some respite finds the dream.
19.He blesses God.
24.He staying the decree is brought to the king.
31.The dream.
36.The interpretation.
46.Daniel's advancement.

You, O king,
This phrase addresses King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, a significant historical figure known for his military conquests and the expansion of the Babylonian Empire. His reign is well-documented in both biblical and extra-biblical sources, highlighting his influence and authority during this period.

are the king of kings,
The title "king of kings" signifies Nebuchadnezzar's supreme authority over other rulers and nations. This title is used elsewhere in Scripture to denote a ruler with vast dominion, such as inEzekiel 26:7. It also foreshadows the ultimate "King of Kings," Jesus Christ, as mentioned inRevelation 19:16, who will have dominion over all.

to whom the God of heaven
This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty of the God of Israel, who is above all earthly powers. It reflects the biblical theme that God is the ultimate authority who establishes and deposes kings, as seen inDaniel 4:17. It also contrasts the God of heaven with the Babylonian gods, asserting His supremacy.

has given sovereignty,
The sovereignty given to Nebuchadnezzar is a divine appointment, indicating that his rule is part of God's larger plan. This concept is echoed inRomans 13:1, where it is stated that all authority is established by God. It underscores the belief that earthly power is granted by divine will.

power,
Nebuchadnezzar's power is not inherent but bestowed by God. This power allowed him to conquer and rule over many nations, as seen in his military campaigns. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of human power compared to God's eternal authority.

strength,
The strength given to Nebuchadnezzar enabled him to maintain control over his vast empire. This strength is both physical and political, allowing him to enforce his rule. It highlights the biblical theme that God equips leaders with the necessary attributes to fulfill His purposes.

and glory.
The glory refers to the honor and majesty associated with Nebuchadnezzar's reign. This glory, however, is temporary and ultimately serves to fulfill God's purposes, as seen in the humbling of Nebuchadnezzar inDaniel 4. It points to the greater glory of God, who is the source of all true honor and majesty.

1.Nebuchadnezzar
The king of Babylon, referred to as "the king of kings" in this passage. He is a central figure in the Book of Daniel, known for his dreams and the subsequent interpretations by Daniel.

2.Daniel
A Hebrew prophet and the interpreter of Nebuchadnezzar's dreams. He is known for his wisdom and faithfulness to God, even in a foreign land.

3.Babylon
The empire over which Nebuchadnezzar ruled. It was a dominant power in the ancient Near East and a place of exile for the Israelites.

4.God of Heaven
The sovereign God who grants authority and power to earthly rulers, emphasizing His ultimate control over human affairs.

5.Dream of the Statue
The context of this verse is part of Nebuchadnezzar's dream, which Daniel interprets. The dream symbolizes the succession of world empires.Divine Sovereignty
Recognize that all earthly power and authority are granted by God. This should lead to humility and reliance on God's ultimate plan.

Role of Leaders
Understand that leaders are placed in their positions by God for His purposes. Pray for them to lead with wisdom and justice.

Faithfulness in Exile
Like Daniel, remain faithful to God even when in a foreign or challenging environment. Trust in God's sovereignty and timing.

Interpreting Dreams and Visions
Seek God's wisdom and guidance when faced with difficult situations or decisions, as Daniel did.

God's Glory and Power
Acknowledge that any glory or power we possess is a gift from God and should be used to honor Him.Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 2

How does the sequence of empires in Daniel 2:37–43 align with actual historical timelines, given the lack of comprehensive archaeological evidence to fully verify each kingdom’s role?

If Daniel 2:44 promises a final, everlasting kingdom, how do we reconcile this claim with the continuing rise and fall of nations throughout history?

Romans 13:1 says all governing authorities are instituted by God—how do we reconcile this with regimes responsible for genocide or oppression?

Why does Jeremiah 27 seem to indicate Nebuchadnezzar’s absolute power over all nations, despite historical evidence that other empires and rulers thrived during the same period?(37, 38) Interpretation of the vision. Nebuchadnezzar is the head; or, in other words, he is the first of the four kingdoms which are denoted by the image. His kingdom was the largest that the world had till then known; in fact, a writer cited by Josephus (Ap. i. 20), compares him to Hercules. We find a similar allusion to the beasts of the field as Nebuchadnezzar's servantsJeremiah 27:6;Jeremiah 28:14. The title of "king of kings" is also ascribed to Nebuchadnezzar by Ezekiel (Ezekiel 26:7). We are therefore left in no doubt as to what is meant by the first of the four empires. It is the Babylonian Empire, of which Nebuchadnezzar was in every sense the head, being the actual founder of it, and its mainstay during his long reign of forty-three years.

Verse 37. -Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory. The Septuagint renders the latter clause, "To thee the Lord of heaven gave the dominion, and the kingdom, and the might, and the honor, and the glory in all the earth (ἐν πάσῃ τῇ οἰκουμένῃ)." There appears here to be two cases of doublet;ἀρχὴ andβασιλεία are probably originally alternative renderings ofmalcutha, andτιμὴ andδόξα double renderings ofyiqara. On this hypothesis there is only one Greek word for two Aramaic. We shall consider this later. Paulus Tellensis, in his translation of the Septuagint Version, draws the beginning of the next verse into connection with the final words of this verse as given here. The words, "in the whole earth," is a transference from the next verse. The rendering of Theodotion is, "Thou, O king, art a king of kings, to whom the God of heaven gave a strong and mighty and honourable kingdom," making thushisna,toqpa, andyiqara adjectives ofmalcut a. Butmalcutha is feminine, and, if adjectives.hisna, etc., are masculine. The Peshitta differs from the Massoretic in leaving out one of the terms, "Thou, O king, art a king of kings; God most high (merima) a strong kingdom and glory has given to thee." Of course, the same objection holds to some extent against this version as against that of Theodotion, but it is to be noted that there are not two words conveying the same idea of strength. As there was only one in the Septuagint, we are inclined to think thattoqpi must have been an addition. Jerome's rendering is, "Thou art a king of kings, and the God of heaven has given to thee the kingdom, and might, and dominion, and glory." There seems to be a transposition here. The general scope of this verse and the next is given inJeremiah 27:5, 6. There is certainly high honour given to Nebuchadnezzar in this address, but, at the same time, he is warned that all his glory is bestowed upon him by the God of heaven. It is possible that Nebuchadnezzar interpreted the words as referring to Merodach, the god whom he specially worshipped, or regarded the God of heaven as only another of the gods many and lords many which, as a polytheist, he acknowledged. The title of the Babylonian king wasshar-sharani," king of kings," andsharru-rabbu, "great king." Thus in this address the technical title is given him. The Babylonian monarchs assumed this from their Assyrian predecessors, ase.g. Asshurbanipal (Smith, 'History,' pp. 26, 73, 196). From the Babylonians it was passed on to the Persian monarchs. InEzekiel 26:7 the prophet gives Nebuchadnezzar this title. As we find by the succeeding verse, the kingdom here is not mere royalty or kingship, but the special royalty of practically universal empire; that is to say, universal so far as the knowledge of the times went. Our rendering in the Authorized Version fails in accuracy, in not inserting the definite article, which is really implied in the sign of thestatus emphaticus. Luther makes the same mistake. Happily the Revisers have altered matters, and inserted "the," as does Behrmann. The Greek Version and Peshitta are accurate in this. The word translated "power,"חִסְנָא (his'na),is consonantly present in both dialects of more recent Aramaic.

Parallel Commentaries ...


You,
תתן־(’ant)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 607:You

O king,
מַלְכָּ֔א(mal·kā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 4430:A king

are the king
מֶ֖לֶךְ(me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4430:A king

of kings,
מַלְכַיָּ֑א(mal·ḵay·yā)
Noun - masculine plural determinate
Strong's 4430:A king

to whom
דִּ֚י(dî)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 1768:Who, which, that, because

the God
אֱלָ֣הּ(’ĕ·lāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 426:God

of heaven
שְׁמַיָּ֔א(šə·may·yā)
Noun - mdd
Strong's 8065:The sky

has given
יְהַב־(yə·haḇ-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3052:To give, to put, imperatively, come

sovereignty,
מַלְכוּתָ֥א(mal·ḵū·ṯā)
Noun - feminine singular determinate
Strong's 4437:Royalty, reign, kingdom

power,
חִסְנָ֛א(ḥis·nā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 2632:(royal) power

strength,
וְתָקְפָּ֥א(wə·ṯā·qə·pā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 8632:Power

and glory.
וִֽיקָרָ֖א(wî·qā·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 3367:Value, wealth, costliness, dignity


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OT Prophets: Daniel 2:37 You O king are king of kings (Dan. Da Dn)