Daniel 4:17

Translations

Modern

This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’

Traditional

This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.

Literal

By decree of the watchers is the sentence, and by word of the holy ones is the decision, in order that those living may know that the Most High is ruling over the kingdom of men; and to whom He wishes, He gives it, and the lowest of men He sets over it.’

Latin

In sententia vigilum decretum est, et sermo sanctorum, et petitio: donec cognoscant viventes quoniam dominatur Excelsus in regno hominum, et cuicumque voluerit, dabit illud, et humillimum hominem constituet super eum.

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English

This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’

Notes

Daniel 4:17

the Most High rules: God gives kingship and kingdoms to anyone he chooses, even the lowliest (for example, Joseph, Genesis 41:41–57; David, 1 Samuel 16–2 Samuel 5).

Daniel 4:14–17

The messenger had complete authority as God's representative to announce God's decrees and demand that they be fulfilled.

Daniel 4:1–37

King Nebuchadnezzar was full of pride and believed he had built Babylon by himself (Daniel 4:30; see Genesis 11:1–9). He ignored the warning from the Most High God (Daniel 4:24–27). He had not learned the lesson that God was teaching him, that the God of Daniel exists beyond time and space, and no human is his equal. So, God's judgment came upon Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:17, 25–26; see Proverbs 16:18).

Daniel 2:1–6:28

This section contains stories and dreams from the experiences of Daniel and his friends in Babylon. Daniel used his special gift to understand dreams and showed great skill in the study of literature and science (Daniel 1:17). Chapter 2 provides a broad overview of history until God's kingdom appears (Daniel 2:44–49). Daniel 3–6 describes the fall of Babylon and the rise of Persia. History is moving toward a clear goal. That goal is the everlasting kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44; 4:2–3, 34; 6:26).

Theme notes and profiles

Babylon Daniel Nebuchadnezzar II Messages Against the Nations

Events

Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC

Related verses

Daniel 4:25
You 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.
Daniel 2:21
He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
1 Samuel 2:8
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.
Psalm 75:6–7
For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert,
Daniel 5:18–21
As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor.
Jeremiah 27:5–7
By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.
Psalm 113:7–8
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump
1 Corinthians 1:28
He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are,
Daniel 11:21
In his place a despicable person will arise; royal honors will not be given to him, but he will come in a time of peace and seize the kingdom by intrigue.
Daniel 4:32–35
You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.”
Psalm 83:17–18
May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace.
Exodus 9:16
But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Aramaic Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Daniel (Person) Interpreter Minerals and Metals Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadrezzar Prophecy

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Babylon: City of Prophecies Concerning Converts: Zealous: Nebuchadnezzar God: Sovereign Government: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to God In Heathen: Divine Revelations Given to Nebuchadnezzar Judgments: Design of King: Divinely Authorized Testimony: Religious, Exemplified Watchers Wicked (People): Warned

Daniel 4:17

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