Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Daniel 4:12 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Daniel 4:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 4 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The leaves thereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all: the beasts of the field had shadow under it, and the fowls of the heaven dwelt in the boughs thereof, and all flesh was fed of it.”
Daniel 4:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 4:12
The tree's leaves were 'fair' (beautiful), its fruit 'much' (abundant), providing food and shelter for all creation. This depicts beneficent empire—Nebuchadnezzar's reign bringing prosperity, peace, and provision to subjects. The beasts, birds, and 'all flesh' being fed represents universal dependence on the king's power and generosity. While this seems positive, it reveals dangerous dependency: when the tree falls (v.14), all who sheltered under it will be scattered. Human institutions, however beneficent, make unreliable ultimate providers. Only God's kingdom provides unshakeable security. T...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 4:12
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“which a man took”
“and bear fruit”
“the anointed of Yahweh”
“All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs”
“my servant; and the animals of the field also have I given him to serve him.”
“not even the angels in heaven”
“it is greater than the herbs”