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God is Sovereign Over Earthly Kings
The verse's primary message, emphasized by all commentators, is God's absolute sovereignty over earthly affairs. He rules in the 'kingdom of men,' giving authority to whomever He chooses, not based on human power, lineage, or merit. As Calvin notes, God is not confined to heaven but actively governs the human race, assigning each person's rank and position according to His will.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 4:17
18th Century
Theologian
This matter is by the decree of the watchers - See the notes at (Daniel 4:13). They are described here not only as watching over…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 4:17
19th Century
Bishop
By the decree — that is, the message to the king rests on this decree or sentence, and it is ascribed to the “watcher,” b…
John Calvin
On Daniel 4:17
16th Century
Theologian
In this verse, God confirms what he had shown to the king of Babylon by means of a dream. He says, then, that the king was instructed in a certain …
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John Gill
On Daniel 4:17
17th Century
Pastor
This matter is by the decree of the watchers
That is, the cutting down the tree, and what is signified by it, was with the adv…
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…