STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF DANIEL.

July 20, 2021

Nebuchadnezzar’s testimony to the glory of God… continues Dan. 4:1-37. Key: 4:17, 25.

“There is no succession, no revolution, in his kingdom. As he lives, so he reigns, forever, and of his government there is no end.” M. Henry. “The Babylonia Empire would pass from history, being remembered only through stone monuments. God only is eternal, and He only is the sovereign over all things. The captivity of Israel will soon be over, and they will again be allowed to reestablish her roots in the promised land.” Rogers E. Dickson

  1. Dan. 4:35. “And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
  2. And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: all… as nothing Job 34:14, 15, 19–24. Is. 40:15–17, 22–24. “That all nations before him are as nothing. He has no need of them; he makes no account of them. The greatest of men, in comparison with him, are less than nothing. Those that think highly of God think meanly of themselves.” M. Henry
  3.  “ he does according to his will in the army of heaven . 1Sam. 3:18. Job 23:13. Ps. 33:9–11; 115:3; 135:6. Is. 14:24–27; 46:10, 11. Mat. 11:25, 26. Ac. 4:28. Ep. 1:11. Phi. 2:10, 11. And among the inhabitants of the earth. Ps. 33:8, 14; 49:1. Is. 26:9. None can stay his hand. Job 9:4, 13; 34:29; 40:9–12; 42:2. Pr. 21:30. Is. 43:13. Ac. 5:39; 9:5; 11:17. 1Cor. 10:22. Or say unto him what doest thou?. Job 9:12; 33:12, 13; 40:2. Is. 45:9–11. Ro. 9:19, 20; 11:33–36. 1Cor. 2:16.” TSK“That his kingdom is universal, and both the armies of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth are his subjects, and under his check and control. Both angels and men are employed by him and are accountable to him; the highest angel is not above his command, nor the meanest of the children of men beneath his cognizance. The angels of heaven are his armies, the inhabitants of the earth his tenants. That his power is irresistible, and his sovereignty uncontrollable, for he does according to his will, according to his design and purpose, according to his decree and counsel; whatever he pleases that he does; whatever he appoints that he performs; and none can resist his will, change his counsel, nor stay his hand, nor say unto him, What doest thou?” M. Henry