It’s been a while since I’ve written about the book of Daniel. If you’re new to my blog you can read my thoughts on the first three chapters here.
Chapter 4 is definitely amazing because of its content, but what is even more amazing to me is who wrote it. Nebuchadnezzar writes (most of) this chapter in first person. While at first it may not seem like that big of a deal, remember who this man is. This is the ruler who was so anxious over his kingdom in chapter 2 that he was ready to execute his entire advisory staff for fear of a dream bearing a bad omen. This is the same person who threw a tantrum over three young Hebrews who wouldn’t bow down to the image he had set up. Now, in chapter 4, he is willingly broadcasting the story of his humiliation to his entire kingdom. He “thought it good to declare the signs and wonders [i.e. his own humbling] that the Most High God has worked for [him]” (v.2), praising the powerful God whose kingdom really does last forever. Folks, we are looking at a drastically changed man. Continue reading ‘Daniel 4 – Those Who Walk in Pride He is Able to Put Down’
