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Daniel 2:48 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Daniel 2:48 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 2 verse 48 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.”
Daniel 2:48 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 2:48
Nebuchadnezzar's response demonstrates the interpretation's impact: he 'made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon.' The threefold 'great' emphasizes extraordinary elevation. Making Daniel 'chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon' places a Hebrew exile over the empire's intellectual elite—a stunning reversal. This fulfills Joseph's pattern of exaltation in Egypt and demonstrates that God can position His servants for influence even in pagan empires. Daniel's promotion serves God's purposes of maintaining a proph...
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Cross-References for Daniel 2:48
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“you shall receive of me gifts and rewards and great honor: therefore show me the dream and the interpretation of it.”
“master of the magicians”
“in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of your father light and understanding and wisdom”
“Because God has shown you all of this, there is none so discreet and wise as you.,And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:,וַיֹּאמֶר פַּרְעֹה אֶל־יוֹסֵף אַחֲרֵי הוֹדִיעַ אֱלֹהִים אוֹתְךָ אֶת־כָּל־זֹאת אֵין־נָבוֹן וְחָכָם כָּמוֹךָ׃ ,And Pharaoh said unto Joseph: Forasmuch as God hath shown thee all this”
“and they clothed Daniel with purple”
“that you can give interpretations”
“three thousand camels”
“even eighty years old: and he had provided the king with sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.”
“and said to him”
“whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great”