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God's Decree, Not Fate
Commentators stress that Daniel intentionally identifies the source of the judgment as "the decree of the Most High." While Nebuchadnezzar's dream mentioned "watchers," Daniel clarifies that the one true God is sovereign over all earthly kings and events. This wasn't a random occurrence or the work of lesser gods, but a direct, unchangeable purpose from God Himself.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 4:24
18th Century
Theologian
This is the decree of the Most High - Daniel here evidently intends to direct the attention of the monarch to the one living and tr…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 4:24
19th Century
Bishop
Which is come upon— See Note on Daniel 4:13.
John Calvin
On Daniel 4:23–24
16th Century
Theologian
Daniel follows up what he had begun with perseverance, showing judgment to be hanging over the king of Babylon. He calls him lord, indeed, with res…
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John Gill
On Daniel 4:24
17th Century
Pastor
This is the interpretation, O king Of this part of the dream, namely, what follows in the two next verses:
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 4:19–27
17th Century
Minister
Daniel was struck with amazement and terror at so heavy a judgment coming upon so great a prince, and gives advice with tenderness and respect. It …