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Daniel 2:26 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Daniel 2:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 2 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The king answered and said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, Art thou able to make known unto me the dream which I have seen, and the interpretation thereof?”
Daniel 2:26 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 2:26
Nebuchadnezzar's question tests Daniel's ability: "The king answered and said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, Art thou able to make known unto me the dream which I have seen, and the interpretation thereof?" Calling him "Belteshazzar" (his Babylonian name honoring Bel/Marduk) emphasizes the king's perspective—Daniel remains a subject named for Babylon's god. Yet Daniel will prove that Yahweh, not Bel, reveals mysteries. The irony: a man named for a false god will demonstrate the true God's supremacy.The king's question "Art thou able" tests Daniel's confidence. This is the moment—can t...
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Cross-References for Daniel 2:26
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“[of] Shadrach; and to Mishael”
“that you can give interpretations”
“whose name was Belteshazzar”
“and knowledge”
“I have dreamed a dream”
“I have dreamed a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. I have heard it said of you, that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”
“You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are but a youth”
“king Nebuchadnezzar”