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Daniel Interprets the Second Dream
…25You will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. You will feed on grass like an ox and be drenched with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.26As forthe commandto leavethe stumpofthe treewith its roots,your kingdomwill be restoredto youas soon asyou acknowledgethatHeavenrules.27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”…

Treasury of Scripture

And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; your kingdom shall be sure to you, after that you shall have known that the heavens do rule.

to leave.

Daniel 4:15
Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, andlet his portionbe with the beasts in the grass of the earth:

the heavens.

Matthew 5:34
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Matthew 21:20
And when the disciples sawit, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

Luke 15:18,21
I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, …

AbidethAcknowledgeAssuredBrokenClearCommandCommandedEndHeavenHeavensKingdomLeaveMeansOrdersRecognizeRestoredRootsRuleRulesRulingSafeStumpSureTimeTreeWhereasAbidethAcknowledgeAssuredBrokenClearCommandCommandedEndHeavenHeavensKingdomLeaveMeansOrdersRecognizeRestoredRootsRuleRulesRulingSafeStumpSureTimeTreeWhereas1.Nebuchadnezzar confesses God's kingdom,
4.makes relation of his dreams, which the magicians could not interpret.
8.Daniel hears the dream.
19.He interprets it.
28.The dream fulfilled.

As for the command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots
This phrase refers to the vision given to King Nebuchadnezzar, where a great tree is cut down but its stump and roots are left in the ground. The stump symbolizes the preservation of Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom, indicating that it will not be completely destroyed. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, trees often symbolized life, strength, and prosperity. The preservation of the stump suggests hope and the potential for renewal. This imagery is consistent with biblical themes of judgment followed by restoration, as seen inIsaiah 6:13, where a remnant is preserved.

your kingdom will be restored to you
This promise of restoration is contingent upon Nebuchadnezzar's acknowledgment of divine sovereignty. Historically, Babylon was a powerful empire, and Nebuchadnezzar was its most renowned king, known for his military conquests and architectural achievements, including the Hanging Gardens. The assurance of restoration highlights God's control over earthly kingdoms and rulers, as seen inProverbs 21:1, which states that the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord.

as soon as you acknowledge that Heaven rules
The phrase "Heaven rules" emphasizes the sovereignty of God over all creation, a central theme in the Book of Daniel. This acknowledgment is not merely intellectual but involves a transformation of heart and recognition of God's ultimate authority. The term "Heaven" is a metonym for God, reflecting Jewish reverence in avoiding the direct use of God's name. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus teaches about the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 4:17). Nebuchadnezzar's eventual acknowledgment of God's sovereignty foreshadows the ultimate submission of all nations to Christ's rule, as prophesied inPhilippians 2:10-11.

1.Nebuchadnezzar
The king of Babylon who experiences a humbling period of madness as a result of his pride and failure to acknowledge God's sovereignty.

2.Daniel
A prophet and interpreter of dreams who serves in the court of Nebuchadnezzar and delivers God's message to the king.

3.Babylon
The kingdom over which Nebuchadnezzar rules, representing the height of human achievement and pride.

4.The Dream
Nebuchadnezzar dreams of a great tree that is cut down, symbolizing his impending downfall due to pride.

5.The Stump
Represents the preservation of Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom, indicating hope for restoration upon his acknowledgment of God's sovereignty.Acknowledgment of God's Sovereignty
Recognize that true authority and power belong to God alone. Our achievements and positions are under His control.

The Danger of Pride
Pride can lead to downfall and separation from God. We must remain humble and give glory to God in all circumstances.

Hope for Restoration
Even when we fall, God provides a path to restoration if we turn back to Him and acknowledge His rule.

The Role of Prophetic Voices
Like Daniel, we should be open to receiving and delivering God's messages, even when they challenge those in power.

The Importance of Repentance
True repentance involves a change of heart and acknowledgment of God's authority, leading to restoration and blessing.1.What is the meaning of Daniel 4:26?

2.How does Daniel 4:26 emphasize God's sovereignty over earthly kingdoms and rulers?

3.What does "your kingdom will be restored" teach about repentance and restoration?

4.How can Daniel 4:26 inspire trust in God's timing for personal restoration?

5.Connect Daniel 4:26 with Proverbs 3:5-6 on acknowledging God in all ways.

6.How can acknowledging God's authority in Daniel 4:26 impact daily decision-making?

7.What does Daniel 4:26 reveal about God's sovereignty over earthly kingdoms?

8.How does Daniel 4:26 emphasize the importance of acknowledging divine authority?

9.Why is the preservation of the kingdom significant in Daniel 4:26?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 4?

11.Who are the Grigori, the Watcher Angels?

12.How can we reconcile the supernatural claim in Psalm 57:3 about God sending help from heaven with a scientific worldview that finds no empirical proof of divine intervention?

13.In Daniel 4:15-16, why is there no Babylonian record or confirmation of a royal decree about the king's bizarre dream and subsequent transformation?

14.How does the promise that there will be 'no more death' (Revelation 21:4) align with other biblical passages about final judgment?The Command to Leave the Stump

- In Nebuchadnezzar’s dream the great tree is cut down, yet God specifically orders that the stump remain (Daniel 4:15).

- This detail reveals God’s deliberate restraint: judgment falls, but annihilation is withheld.

- Similar divine limits appear when He spares Noah’s family to re-populate the earth (Genesis 6:18) and when He keeps a remnant of Israel (Isaiah 10:20-22).

- The Lord disciplines to correct, not to destroy (Hebrews 12:6-7).

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With Its Roots

- Roots speak of life still hidden beneath the surface; what looks dead is actually preserved for future growth.

- Job clings to this hope: “There is hope for a tree; if it is cut down, it will sprout again” (Job 14:7-9).

- God’s sustaining power holds Nebuchadnezzar’s throne in escrow, much like He preserved David’s lineage even when the monarchy collapsed (2 Kings 25:27-30;Jeremiah 33:17).

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Your Kingdom Will Be Restored to You

- Restoration is promised before the punishment even begins, underscoring God’s sovereign control over political power (Psalm 75:6-7;Romans 13:1).

- The pledge confirms that the Babylonian empire is not ultimately in Nebuchadnezzar’s hands but in God’s (Jeremiah 27:5-7).

- Just as God later restores Job’s fortunes (Job 42:10) and Peter after denial (John 21:15-17), He plans renewal for the humbled king.

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As Soon as You Acknowledge

- The timing is conditional: the moment pride is surrendered, mercy flows (James 4:6;Luke 15:17-20).

- Acknowledgment implies confession and submission, echoed when Pharaoh finally admits, “The LORD is righteous” (Exodus 9:27), though he soon hardens again.

- Genuine recognition activates the promise; delay lengthens discipline (Daniel 4:34).

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That Heaven Rules

- “Heaven” functions as a reverent synonym for God Himself, emphasizing divine reign (Matthew 21:25;Revelation 19:6).

- This rule is absolute, extending over nations and individuals alike (Psalm 103:19;Proverbs 21:1).

- Nebuchadnezzar must grasp what he once merely confessed with his lips (Daniel 2:47): the Most High is King of kings (Revelation 17:14).

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Summary

God’s directive to leave the stump and roots announces both judgment and mercy. Nebuchadnezzar’s throne is preserved beneath the soil of humiliation, waiting for the moment he bows to the sovereign rule of Heaven. The verse assures us that when pride is broken and God’s supremacy is acknowledged, restoration swiftly follows—a timeless reminder that the Lord disciplines to redeem, not to destroy.

(26)They commanded--i.e., the watchers. We observe, however, inDaniel 4:13 that the command is only ascribed to one of the watchers. This makes it appear that they form a council in which one acts in behalf of all.

Thy kingdom.--To make the sense plain we must supply before this word, "The interpretation of it is," or some sentence to that effect.

Shall be sure.--Literally,shall arise. No successor shall be appointed during his life.

Do rule--i.e., the heavens, or One in heaven ruleth the kingdoms of men.

Verse 26. -And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be. sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule. The Septuagint Version here is different, and not so good as the received text, "And (as for) the root of the tree which was left and not rooted out, the place of thy throne shall be preserved to thee to a season and an hour; behold, for thee they are prepared, and they shall bring judgment upon thee. The Lord liveth in heaven, and his power is in all the earth." The last clause here is plainly a paraphrase of "the heavens do rule." "A season and an hour" is a doublet, and since it is to be observed that the phrase, "after that thou shalt have known," is omitted, we may deduce thatthindda, "thou shalt know," is, by transposition of letters, readl'iddan. Theodotion, who is usually slavish in his following of the Aramaic construction, renders here, "And because they said, Suffer the stump (φυὴν) of the roots of the tree." This suggests that in the text before Theodotionmere is omitted fromלמשבק (l'mishbaq), and it was readלשבקו (leishbaqoo), meaning, according to the Mandaitic form of the verb, "they shall leave" - a form in accordance with the previous construction, then further altered to the second person plural. The end of the verse is also slightly different, "Until thou shalt know the heavenly power," reading hereshooltan dee shemya instead ofshaltan shemya. The Peshitta renders, "till thou shalt know that power is from the heaven (min shemya)." Mr. Bevan remarks on this usage of "heavens" for "God," which he compares with the Mishna and with the New Testament. He does not observe that the difficulty all the translators have with the phrase is a proof that, when the versions were made, it was even then not a common usage; hence that its introduction here was not due to the influence of the Mishnaic Hebrew stretching back, but was owing rather to the peculiar circumstances of Daniel. Professor Bevan's reference to the New Testament is mistaken. In no case in the New Testament isοὔρανοι used for "God." Even in the Greek Apocrypha is no usage precisely equivalent. Daniel, by using the phrase he did, put himself on the same level as the heathen king - pride against the gods (ὕβρις), and of this, by implication, is Nebuchadnezzar here accused. Certainly the words of his inscriptions do not indicate anything of this sort. In fact, many of the phrases in the prayer to Marduk in the India House Inscription indicate reverent humility almost Christian. Still, these phrases might be due, to some extent, to political custom. The relation of a polytheist to his gods is a psychological enigma to a civilized monotheist. On the one hand, he recognizes his dependence on the god; on the other, he considers the god honoured by his worship, and therefore owing him certain duties in return.

Parallel Commentaries ...


As for the command
אֲמַ֗רוּ(’ă·ma·rū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 560:To say, tell, command

to leave
לְמִשְׁבַּ֞ק(lə·miš·baq)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7662:To quit, allow to remain

the stump
עִקַּ֤ר(‘iq·qar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6136:Root, stock

of the tree
אִֽילָנָ֔א(’î·lā·nā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 363:A tree

with its roots,
שָׁרְשׁ֙וֹהִי֙(šā·rə·šō·w·hî)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8330:A root

your kingdom
מַלְכוּתָ֖ךְ(mal·ḵū·ṯāḵ)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4437:Royalty, reign, kingdom

will be restored
קַיָּמָ֑ה(qay·yā·māh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 7011:Permanent

to you
מִן־(min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4481:From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than

as soon as
דִּ֣י(dî)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 1768:Who, which, that, because

you acknowledge
תִנְדַּ֔ע(ṯin·da‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3046:To know

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

Heaven
שְׁמַיָּֽא׃(šə·may·yā)
Noun - mdd
Strong's 8065:The sky

rules.
שַׁלִּטִ֖ן(šal·li·ṭin)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7990:Mighty, permission, a premier


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