Daniel 4:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ I thoughta it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. ”

Daniel 4:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I thought it good - Margin, “it was seemly before me.” The marginal reading is more in accordance with the original ( קדמי שׁפר sh e phar qâdâmay ). The proper meaning of the Chaldee...
Daniel 4:2 - 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 4:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

thought . have thought. wonders . astonishing things. HIGH . most HIGH. God . Chaldee. 'elaha' (emphatic). App-4.
Daniel 4:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. I thought it good to show - A part of the decree was a recital of the wonders wrought by the hand of the true...
Daniel 4:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. I thought it good - `It was seemly before me' ( Psalms 107:2-8 ). To show the signs and wonders tha...
Daniel 4:2 - 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 4:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Signs and wonders. — Comp. Isaiah 8:18 . The appearance of various scriptural phrases in this letter leads us to believe that Daniel must have written it at the king’s request. The high God. —...
Daniel 4:2 - 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 4:2 - 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 4:2 - 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 4:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The proud and insolent monarch is here brought to account for his daring impiety towards God, and his cruelty to the Lord's servants. And he is not only compelled to bow down before the Lord's sovere...
Daniel 4:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I thought it good ,.... Or, "fair" y and beautiful, highly becoming me, what was my duty, and what might be profitable and beneficial to others, and make for the glory of the great God of heaven and...
Daniel 4:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. Ver. 2. I thought it good. ] Chald., It was meet (or seemly) before me; It was my duty, so Junius. To s...
Daniel 4:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people , &c. He addresses the proclamation, not only to his own subjects, but to all to whom the writing should come. Peace be multiplied unto you May all thi...
Daniel 4:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Nebuchadnezzar Magnifies God. B. C. 570. 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nat...
Daniel 4:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I did upon mature thoughts judge it very becoming me, yea, it was my pleasure to let all the world know, 1. The signs and wonders, 2. Wrought by the high God, 3. Toward me, wherein I was person...
Daniel 4:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders that the Most High God has wrought towards me. How great are his signs and how mighty are his wonders. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, a...
Daniel 4:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

HOMILETICS SECT. XIV.—THE ROYAL TESTIMONY (Chap. Daniel 4:1-3 ) In this chapter we have a remarkable testimony from Nebuchadneszar himself [103]. The date usually assigned to it is about ten yea...
Daniel 4:2 - 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 4:2 - 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 4:2 - 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 4:2 - 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 4:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The King Tells Daniel His Dream
Daniel 4:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 22:3-16 ; Acts 26:9-16 ; Daniel 3:26 ; Joshua 7:19 ; Psalms 51:14 ; Psalms 66:16 ; Psalms 71:18 ; Psalms 92:1 ; Psalms 92:2
Daniel 4:2 - 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 4:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Daniel 4:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel 4:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Daniel 4:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Daniel 4:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Daniel 4:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel 4:2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Daniel 4:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Daniel 4:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Daniel 4:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Daniel 4:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Daniel 4:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Daniel 4:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Daniel 4:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Daniel 4:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Daniel 4:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Daniel 4:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel 4:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Daniel 4:2 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Daniel 4:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Daniel 4:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Daniel 4:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Daniel 4:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Daniel 4:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Daniel 4:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary