Daniel 4:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven; ”

Daniel 4:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed - In the visions that passed before me as I lay upon my bed, Daniel 4:10 . And, behold, a watcher and an holy one - Or rather, perhaps, “even a ho...
Daniel 4:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a (g) watcher and an holy one came down from heaven; (g) Meaning the angel of God, who neither eats nor sleeps, but is always ready to do Go...
Daniel 4:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel 4. This chapter takes us again into the realm of Apocalyptic. Nebuchadnezzar dreams a fresh dream. This time he sees a gigantic tree, the top of which reached to heaven, full of leaves and f...
Daniel 4:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

a watcher and an holy one . Figure of speech Hendiadys (App-6). an holy angel. watcher . A Chaldee name ( 'ir ) for an angelic being, watching over the affairs of men. Compare: Daniel 4:17 ; D...
Daniel 4:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

The second part of the dream follows here. Hitherto Nebuchadnezzar has described the beauty and excellency of his state under the figure of a lofty tree which afforded shade to the beasts an...
Daniel 4:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven; A watcher and a holy one - These are both angels; but, according to the Chaldean oracles, of...
Daniel 4:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

A watcher— Instead of watcher, Houbigant reads, an adversary, or opponent; which he thinks answers much better to the character of the angel here spoken of, as the avenger and punisher of N...
Daniel 4:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven; I saw ... a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven - rather, 'even an holy on...
Daniel 4:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream and its fulfilment In the form of a proclamation Nebuchadnezzar records his experience of the power of the Most high God ( Daniel 4:1-3 ). He had a dream which none of his w...
Daniel 4:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

A watcher and a holy one — i.e., a holy one who is watchful; translated “angel” by the LXX., but simply transliterated into “Eir” by Theodotion. The word is used twice by the king, and once by Da...
Daniel 4:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE BABYLONIAN CEDAR, AND THE STRICKEN DESPOT THRICE already, in these magnificent stories, had Nebuchadrezzar been taught to recognise the existence and to reverence the power of God. In this cha...
Daniel 4:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“The Decree of the Watchers” Daniel 4:1-18 Nebuchadnezzar was in the zenith of his fame and power. His wars were over; his prosperity was assured. But he attributed all to his own wisdom and pr...
Daniel 4:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The last story connected with the reign of Nebuchadnezzar consisted of the king's own manifesto, setting forth the dealings of the Most High God with him. The opening ascription of praise is most re...
Daniel 4:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Observe several striking particulars in this man's account. First, he tells us, that he was at rest in his house, and flourishing. Yes! the word of God teacheth the people of God to be on the lookout...
Daniel 4:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed ,.... The king goes on to relate what other things presented themselves to his imagination in his dream, concerning this tree which signified himself: a...
Daniel 4:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven; Ver. 13. And, behold, a watcher and an holy one, ] i.e., A holy angel, active and watc...
Daniel 4:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I saw , &c. The substance of what the king relates is, that he saw in a dream “a tree, strong and flourishing; [ in the midst of the earth , or of his empire;] its summit pierced the clouds, an...
Daniel 4:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Nebuchadnezzar's Second Dream; Nebuchadnezzar Relates His Dream. B. C. 570. 4 I Nebuch...
Daniel 4:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

By a watcher is meant an angel, a holy or good angel, the instruments of God, and his messengers to execute God's judgments, which they watch constantly to perform, Psalms 103:20,21 .
Daniel 4:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘I saw in the visions of my head on my bed, and behold a watcher and a holy one came down from heaven. He cried aloud and said thus, “Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches, shake of his leaves...
Daniel 4:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

HOMILETICS SECT. XV.—THE DREAM OF THE TREE AND ITS INTERPRETATION (Chap. Daniel 4:4-26 ) We come to the occasion of the royal proclamation. This was a dream and its remarkable fulfilment, the se...
Daniel 4:13 - Scofield Reference Notes

watcher ( Daniel 4:17 ); ( Daniel 4:23 ); plural in ( Daniel 4:17 ).
Daniel 4:13 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Daniel 4 I. In this chapter we have a solemn and instructive warning against pride and vain-glory. II. A sad illustration of the proverb that pride goeth before a fall. III. A beautiful illustra...
Daniel 4:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The three first verses of this chapter in Theodotian and the Vulgate, are appended to the third chapter; but seem to stand better as in the English, being the introduction to the dream. Daniel 4:5...
Daniel 4:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people. The Proclamation of Peace to all Nations How changed the spirit and deportment of Nebuchadnezzar from what they were on the plains of Dura. Then, we sa...
Daniel 4:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Daniel 4:1-27 THE MADNESS OF NEBUCHADNEZZAR . We follow here the division of chapters which we find in our English Version, and as, indeed, in all modern versions. The Ar...
Daniel 4:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The King Tells Daniel His Dream
Daniel 4:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Daniel 8:13 ; Daniel 4:10 ; Daniel 4:17 ; Daniel 4:23 ; Daniel 4:5 ; Daniel 7:1 ; Deuteronomy 33:2 ; Jude 1:14 ; Luke 4:34 ; Mark 1:24 ; Matthew 25:31 ; Psalms 103:20 ; Psalms 89:7 ; Re...
Daniel 4:13 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Nebuchadnezzar's Proclamation Daniel 4:1-28 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom. As we open our study we find King Nebuchadnezzar relating the story of God's dealings with himself:...
Daniel 4:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

A watcher — A holy angel, the instrument of God, to execute God's judgments which the angels watch constantly to perform.

Daniel 4:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Daniel 4:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Daniel 4:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Daniel 4:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Daniel 4:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Daniel 4:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Daniel 4:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Daniel 4:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Daniel 4:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel 4:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Daniel 4:13 - Scofield Reference Notes

Daniel 4:13 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Daniel 4:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Daniel 4:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

Daniel 4:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Daniel 4:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Daniel 4:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Daniel 4:13 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Daniel 4:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes