Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Daniel 2:4 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Daniel 2:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 2 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack, O king, live for ever: tell thy servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation.”
Daniel 2:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 2:4
The Chaldeans' response in 'Syriack' (Aramaic) marks a literary shift—Daniel 2:4b-7:28 is written in Aramaic rather than Hebrew. This language change signals focus on Gentile kingdoms and God's sovereignty over world empires. The formal address 'O king, live forever' was standard court protocol (cf. 1 Kings 1:31; Nehemiah 2:3). 'Tell thy servants the dream' assumes normal procedure: the king recounts his dream, and interpreters provide meaning. This reasonable request sets up the coming impossible demand that will expose pagan wisdom's bankruptcy.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 2:4
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“O king”
“O king”
“Mithredath”
“Shebna and Joah said to Rabshakeh”
“and said thus to him”
“and did obeisance to the king”
“O king”
“whose name was Belteshazzar”
“the enchanters”
“nor make known to the king the interpretation.”