This lesson was prepared for older students but with adaptation can be used for other ages as well. 20. only be revealed by the True God. Daniel 2:18 "That they would desire 19. When the king called them, they came. 1:00:18. What about the purpose for us today? Abraham? No man can do these things. Then the astrologers answered the king in Aramaic, 'O king, live forever! Return God will help His children. Light. we will show the interpretation.". He had placed his faith in them, and they had failed him. On the plus side, if they can state both the dream and the interpretation all manner of rewards and honour will be theirs. unto us the king's matter.". God was showing them who the true God is. forth to slay the wise [men] of So as a conclusion and review, let's just explore why God give this dream? 9. 29.     Even though Daniel had special, God given abilities, he and his friends still would not dream bad dreams. Daniel Chapter 1 Lesson: Stranded in Babylon [1] by I Gordon. The book of Daniel was written by, well, Daniel, around 537 B.C. [2]  ... Was the statue a representation of him? 7. They have now made a truthful statement. So tell me the dream and interpret it for me.' Daniel has confidence that God will This is a request from Daniel to give him and I also like how Daniel said 'He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.' Along with his friends and fellow Jewish exiles, he stood alone in a society that honoured foreign 'gods'. He asked the king's officer, 'Why did the king issue such a harsh decree?' He als, When they came in and stood before the king, he said to them, 'I have had a dream that troubles me and I want to know what it means.' They must prove their powers to the king. Aramaic was the popular language of the Babylonian, Assyrian, and God reveals the dream to Daniel (14-23) who then interprets it for the king (24-45). This is a time of proving for them. 2. Daniel 2, Chuck Smith Bible Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is written by one of the most influential men of the modern Christianity movement. and found [it] fifty thousand [pieces] of silver.". Daniel chapter 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. Now, we see the command to kill all of the wise men extends to Daniel and his This is the second time they have requested the king to tell the dream to God is the dream giver, and God is the true interpreter. impossible; but with God all things are possible. Daniel Chapter 6 Bible Study Part 2. The king was aware this bad dream was not caused by eating the wrong food for 12. Daniel also understood that God gives 'wisdom to the wise' and 'knowledge to the discerning'. Daniel 2:11 "And [it is] a rare thing that the wise [men] should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to interpretation of it.". Daniel 2:24 "Therefore Daniel went in ___________ _________. The chapter centers around Nebuchadnezzar’s troubling, yet prophetic, dream. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. [belong] to God? Daniel 2:4 "Then spake the Chaldeans Daniel’s understanding of this is clear from the text, because he also used the term Chaldean in its racial sense (Daniel 3:8 and 5:30). Does he freak out? It is in the power of the king to kill God had to intervene for Daniel to be able to ask this question. Even though the king has forgotten the details of the dream, he is still Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one penalty for you. And you thought you were grumpy in the mornings! wilt thou destroy all the city for [lack of] five? So they came and stood before the king.". Daniel 2:20 "Daniel answered and said, So then, tell me the dream, and I will know that you can interpret it for me." And, as Major Ian Thomas said 'It is the presence of the Lord Jesus that allows a man to be gloriously detached from the pressure of circumstance!' Then the king answered,  'I am certain that you are trying to gain time, because you realize that this is what I have firmly decided: If you do not tell me the dream, there is just one penalty for you  . no interpreter of it. 31. What were these worldly wise men smart enough to do? 21.     Well King Nebuchadnezzar had one of those. giving advice. Though exiled, Daniel would have received tremendous encouragement to see the God of Israel firmly in control even down in Babylon! No king, however great and mighty, has ever asked such a thing of any magician or enchanter or astrologer. The question, "Why is the decree so hasty from the king?" Why did they mention they were servants of the king? Book of Daniel Bible Study Commentary Chapter 1. The Book of Daniel: Chapter 2 1. thing. ", James 5:16 "Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, The execution of the wise men of Their mention of the fact they are servants to the king, is to show their Go to Previous Section that He induced. So they came and stood before the king. Verse 22 of Job 12 tells us  'He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into the light.  ' This reminds us of what Jesus said - 'To him who has, more will be given.' elevated Joseph to the second in command in the land. Notice, Daniel speaks for himself. whether they have been lying about their powers, or whether they truly do have Either way, Daniel showed great faith in a faithful God. they have power, prove it right now. Il avait l'esprit agité, et ne pouvait dormir. In what year of his reign did this take place? Nothing else can do that. [1] ↩  For example, have a look at what He did to the king in the days of Esther (Esther 6:1). That is the case here. The king isn't ready to play the wise men's little games however. astrologers, magicians, and sorcerers. This free Bible study guide will help you understand what you're reading. Well, only our praise and our lives. Their source is the What the king asks is too difficult. that ye may be healed. They also said the king was in error asking for such a God brings the 24 And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den. Very grumpy. He ordained the rise and fall of kingdoms. We too can learn and take heart from this as we live in societies that no longer honour God. 2. call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, Daniel 5 Bible Study: Ichabod - The Writing is on the Wall! Dan 2:5-9 The king replied to the astrologers, 'This is what I have firmly decided:  If you do not tell me what my dream was and interpret it, I will have you cut into pieces and your houses turned into piles of rubble  . 2 Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dreams. God sends His Spirit within us to empower us to do the task He has set before When none of the king’s magicians and seers are able to reveal the dream and its meaning, young Daniel steps forward endued with God’s wisdom. CHAPTER 2. But through this dream God was reminding Daniel that He was the One who was in control. If you’re familiar with the book of Daniel, it is one of the more detailed prophetic studies in the entire canon. 1. second year of . What would cause them to try harder than usual? Well Nebuchadnezzar was 'terrified with warnings' alright! . The foundation of all men was now to be tested. The Bible says that it was revealed 'during the night'. Light symbolizes truth in God. So here he is seeing this great statue getting smashed to pieces and he has got to be thinking - 'Is that statue me? 2 Le roi fit appeler les magiciens, les astrologues, les enchanteurs et les Chaldéens, pour qu'ils lui disent ses songes. Was it his kingdom? So then, tell me the dream, and I will know that you can interpret it for me.'. That is the presence of God. Daniel 2:1-49.NEBUCHADNEZZAR'S DREAM: DANIEL'S INTERPRETATION OF IT, AND ADVANCEMENT. to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone from me: if ye will not make known unto me We’ll send you a new verse every day to download or share. Daniel Chapter 2 - Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Read verses 1 to 13. 23. Daniel 2:3 "And the king said unto Daniel 2:13 "And the decree went forth to Book of Daniel Menu  In the time of revelation, God spoke through the interpretation of dreams wise men to kill them, on orders from the king. How did it get to this? be slain.". Who did Daniel share the news of the dream with? They told of future events, as well as Daniel now desires to ", Psalms 25:14 "The secret of the LORD [is] with them that fear him; and he Daniel 5 Bible Study The Precarious Position of the Unbeliever, Daniel Chapter 6 Bible Study Lesson: Lunch with Lions, Daniel 7 Bible Study The Times of the Gentiles, The Earthly Scene, Daniel 7 Bible Study The Times of the Gentiles, The Heavenly Scene, Daniel 8 God's Declaration of the End... From the Beginning, Daniel 9 Bible Study: Lessons from a legend, Daniel 9 Bible Study: Daniel's 70 Weeks P1, Daniel 9 Bible Study: Daniel's 70 Weeks P2, Daniel Chapter 10 Bible Study Commentary: Lifting the veil, Daniel Chapter 11 Bible Study: A tale of three madmen, Daniel 12 Bible Study: How to Shine Like the Stars. He is still the God of the impossible. 24 Then Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to execute the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, “Do not execute the wise men of Babylon. his 3 friends, but saves the worldly wise men, as well. Darkness symbolizes evil. = my God is judge) owes its name to the main character. Daniel 2:16 "Then Daniel went in, and This is what In a similar way all mankind now stand and all will be ultimately tested. | Go to Next Section, Return at all. of Babylon: God caused Daniel to be Change site language. And make sure you take things straight away to the Lord instead of stewing on them for a while! How can we relate to the king in this? Bible Questions Answered Bible Verses Explained Bible Study Tools Online Lessons … CLOSE. Seems things haven't changed! king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.". Matthew 19:26 "But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is This language, to which Daniel suddenly switches (in verse 4b), and retains and bring the meaning of the dream to the king. That's good enough for me! So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. There is pressure with jobs, health, relationships... far more strain upon families and difficulties in raising children...world financial turmoil and associated anxiety are increasing. Only the 'gods' can provide an answer for this and 'they do not live among men.' particular case, the dream is an intervention from God. Daniel believed God would save them by revealing this dream to him. to Top. interpretations, but never to tell what the dream was, as well. through (7:28), was written with an alphabet like Hebrew, yet had distinctive dream and its interpretation. great honor: therefore show me the dream, and the interpretation thereof.". made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast [now] made known Chaldeans could refer to all people native to Chaldea, or as here, to a special class of soothsayers who taught Chaldean culture. wisdom and strength. desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king Nebuchadnezzar was the king of Babylon that had just defeated Israel. said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing He was seeking out all the Daniel's first action is to get on the blower and call for a prayer meeting! Daniel 2:9 "But if ye will not make [6] ↩  Check out Hezekiah's reaction when faced with overwhelming odds in Isaiah 37:14-21. Obviously Daniel was thinking about the king's dream that had been revealed to him. You can imagine the thoughts that swirled in his head. But Daniel, who trusted God in Acts 19:19 "Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books Joshua? Daniel 4 Bible Study: Nebuchadnezzar and the Tree of Doom! Study Guide for Daniel 1 ← Prior Chapter. Daniel 2:2 "Then the king commanded to 10. (Genesis 28:10-15, Genesis 37:5-11, Genesis 40, Genesis 41, 1 Kings 3:5-15, Matthew 1:20-24, Matthew 2:12, Matthew 2:13, Matthew 27:19) 2. Daniel 2:21 "And he changeth the times Daniel 2:1-49—Read the Bible online or download free. Daniel did. Things are getting harder. In our day the pressure is on more and more. He reveals deep and hidden things. to try to know the dream and its meaning. should not perish with the rest of the wise [men] of Babylon.". These worldly wise men were smart enough to begin by saying something nice to God, but this one is. Nebuchadnezzar-- Daniel 1:5 shows that "three years" had elapsed since Nebuchadnezzar had taken Jerusalem. All great men.... no doubt about it. things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean.". Have a look in Ezek 14:14, 28:3. So they came and stood before the king." 24. And the reality is there is only one glorious hero in Daniel. So the Lord answered him and granted the answer to the mystery. Saturday Bible Study#BibleStudy #Matthew #FrDanielPoovannathil© Fr.Daniel Poovannathil Official. Modernism : 1700 - 1980's: Human logic and reasoning pushed, the age of enlightenment, scientific discovery, general belief that we can achieve what we need through science and logic and belief in God or spirits is frowned upon as 'superstition'. He is grumpy. 26. Daniel 2:43 "And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay." 1 And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. Daniel Chapter 2: Faith under pressure and the God of the impossible. The astrologers, sorcerers, and magicians were that God is the One who controls all things and grants all wisdom and might. wasting away here. 15. devil. Daniel 2:23 "I thank thee, and praise Obviously likes a good night's sleep! Astrology is calculated by the position of the moon and stars, and time is In fact, if the wise men can't tell him both the dream itself and the interpretation then they will be cut into pieces and their houses will be turned into piles of rubble  [4]  . This was the language of the Babylonian Empire. 1. lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore Daniel 2:14 "Then Daniel answered with Genesis 40:8 "And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and [there is] before the king, and said, There is not a man upon the earth that can show the With the king dictating such extreme outcomes it is good to ask why he would do this. He also gave Abimelech a dream telling him that 'he was a dead man' because he had eyes for Abraham's wife Sarah! [3] ↩  There has been an interesting move back to psychics, mediums and their like in our age. The truth is they do Babylon.". So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. They had God doesn't 'need' anything. Daniel is quick to recognize where this knowledge came from. I'm facing the chop... looks like I'm gunna get the axe.' Wealth and fame do not make a person happy. 5.         Notice with me, where the power, wisdom, and gifts come from. That stone became a great mountain that filled the whole earth. is a very legitimate In fact, everyone in this chapter will find themselves under some pretty intense pressure. said it was impossible. |  them, I have dreamed a dream, and my spirit was troubled to know the dream.". interpret the dream? Or Gideon sprinting down the hill, yelling at the top of his voice, with 300 fellow Jews, to take on the entire Midian army. [2] ↩  Just in the small print you've got to understand that in those days they believed dreams were messages from the 'gods'. greatly troubled by the dream. They do have some power, but it is limited. If we have the wisdom to know that true knowledge and understanding is given from God, then more wisdom will be added to us because we will learn to rely on God and seek His wisdom. 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