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Daniel 4:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Daniel 4:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 4 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.”
Daniel 4:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 4:17
The dream's interpretation declares: 'This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men.' 'Watchers' and 'holy ones' (Aramaic: irin, wakeful ones; qaddishin, holy/consecrated beings) likely refer to angelic beings participating in God's heavenly council (cf. 1 Kings 22:19-22; Job 1:6). God's judgment involves angelic agency while remaining ultimately His decree. The purpose clause reveals God's pedagogical intent: demonstrating to 'the living' that He rules all human ...
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Cross-References for Daniel 4:17
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“and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field”
“and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise”
“nor from the west”
“To make them sit with princes”
“the men and the animals that are on the surface of the earth”
“the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father the kingdom”
“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust”
“and the things that are despised”
“to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom: but he shall come in time of security”
“and gives it to whoever he will.”