"THE BOOK OF DANIEL"
Chapter Four
Nebuchadnezzar has another dream, this one of a great tree that fills the
earth and then is cut down but its trunk left intact, followed by a man
whose heart is changed and becomes like an animal (1-18). Daniel
interprets the dream as applying to the king, that he might know that God
rules in the kingdoms of men (19-27). A year later the dream is
fulfilled, and Nebuchadnezzar praises, blesses and honors the Most High
God, King of heaven (28-37).
POINTS TO PONDER
* The Most High rules in the kingdoms of men
* He sets over the kingdoms of men the lowest of men, or whomever He
chooses
REVIEW QUESTIONS
1) What are the main points of this chapter?
- Nebuchadnezzar's second dream - Dan 4:1-18
- Daniel interprets the dream - Dan 4:19-27
- Nebuchadnezzar's humiliation and praise of God - Dan 4:28-37
2) List three key elements of Nebuchadnezzar's dream. (10-17)
- A large tree that fills the earth, but is cut down leaving only the
trunk
- A watcher from heaven, who makes pronouncements
- A man whose heart is changed and becomes like a beast until "seven
times" pass over
3) Who does Daniel say the dream applies to? (22)
- King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon
4) What statements reveal the lesson of the dream and its fulfillment?
(17,25,35)
- "That the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, gives it to
whomever He will, and sets over it the lowest of men."
- "The Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever
He chooses."
- "He does according to His will in the army of heaven and among the
inhabitants of the earth."
5) What was Nebuchadnezzar doing when the dream's fulfillment occurred?
(28-31)
- Walking about his palace, boasting of his mighty power and majestic
honor
6) Describe the king's behavior and appearance when he lost his
kingdom. (33)
- Ate grass like oxen, body wet with dew, hair like eagles' feathers,
nails like birds' claws
7) What did the king do when his understanding returned? (34)
- Blessed, praised, and honored Him who lives forever, for His
everlasting kingdom
8) What was restored to the king when his reason returned to him? (36)
- The glory of his kingdom, his honor and splendor