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The Tree as a Royal Symbol
Commentators unanimously explain that the great tree is a common ancient symbol for a mighty king. Its central location ('in the midst of the earth') and immense height represent Nebuchadnezzar's vast power, influence, and perceived superiority over all other kingdoms. This imagery was used for other kings in the Bible (Ezekiel 31:3) and even in secular literature.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 4:10
18th Century
Theologian
Thus were the visions of my head in my bed - These are the things which I saw on my bed. When he says that they were the "visions o…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 4:10
19th Century
Bishop
A tree. — For this symbol of majesty, compare Ezekiel 31:3 and following. The dream of Cambyses (Herodotus 1.108) was of a similar…
John Calvin
On Daniel 4:10–12
16th Century
Theologian
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John Gill
On Daniel 4:10
17th Century
Pastor
Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed So things appeared to my fancy thus; they ran in my head or brain in a dream…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 4:1–18
17th Century
Minister
The beginning and end of this chapter lead us to hope that Nebuchadnezzar was a monument to the power of divine grace and the riches of divine merc…