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The God of heaven has given you dominion and power and might and glory; <a href="/nlt/daniel/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Your Majesty, you are the greatest of kings. The God of heaven has given you sovereignty, power, strength, and honor. <a href="/esv/daniel/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> You, O king, the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the might, and the glory, <a href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. <a href="/kjv/daniel/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory. <a href="/nkjv/daniel/2.htm">New King James Version</a> You, O king, are a king of kings. For the God of heaven has given you a kingdom, power, strength, and glory; <a href="/nasb_/daniel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength, and the honor; <a href="/nasb/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength and the glory; <a href="/nasb77/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength, and the glory; <a href="/lsb/daniel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength, and the glory; <a href="/amp/daniel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You, O king, are the king of [earthly] kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength and the glory; <a href="/csb/daniel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Your Majesty, you are king of kings. The God of the heavens has given you sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. <a href="/hcsb/daniel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Your Majesty, you are king of kings. The God of heaven has given you sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. <a href="/asv/daniel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thou, O king, art king of kings, unto whom the God of heaven hath given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory; <a href="/cev/daniel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Your Majesty, you are the greatest of kings, and God has highly honored you with power <a href="/erv/daniel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thou, O king, art king of kings, unto whom the God of heaven hath given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory; <a href="/gwt/daniel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Your Majesty, you are the greatest king. The God of heaven has given you a kingdom. He has given you power, strength, and honor. <a href="/gnt/daniel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Your Majesty, you are the greatest of all kings. The God of heaven has made you emperor and given you power, might, and honor. <a href="/isv/daniel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> You, your majesty, king of kings—to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength, and the glory, <a href="/msb/daniel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. <a href="/net/daniel/2.htm">NET Bible</a> "You, O king, are the king of kings. The God of heaven has granted you sovereignty, power, strength, and honor. <a href="/nheb/daniel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You, O king, are king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory; <a href="/wbt/daniel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory. <a href="/web/daniel/2.htm">World English Bible</a> You, O king, are king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength, and the glory. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> You, O king, are a king of kings, for the God of the heavens a kingdom, strength, and might, and glory, has given to you; <a href="/ylt/daniel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Thou, O king, art a king of kings, for the God of the heavens a kingdom, strength, and might, and glory, hath given to thee; <a href="/slt/daniel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thou, O king, a king of kings: for the God of the heavens gave to thee a kingdom strong and powerful, and splendid.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thou art a king of kings: and the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, and strength, and power, and glory: <a href="/cpdv/daniel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> You are a king among kings, and the God of heaven has given to you a kingdom, and fortitude, and power, and glory, <a href="/nabre/daniel/2.htm">New American Bible</a> You, O king, are the king of kings; to you the God of heaven has given dominion and strength, power and glory; <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You, O king, the king of kings—to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the might, and the glory,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You, O king, are a king of kings; for the God of heaven has given you a mighty kingdom and honor. <a href="/hpbt/daniel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> You, oh King, are a King of Kings; God The Most High has given to you a mighty kingdom and honor<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Thou, O king, king of kings, unto whom the God of heaven hath given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory; <a href="/sep/daniel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Thou, O king, art a king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given a powerful and strong and honourable kingdom, <a href="/parallel/daniel/2-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=626" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm">Daniel Interprets the Dream</a> …36This was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation. 37<a href="/hebrew/607.htm" title="607: ʾan·təh (Pro-2ms) -- You (sing.). (Aramaic) corresponding to 'attah; thou.">You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: mal·kā (N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">O king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">are the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: mal·ḵay·yā (N-mpd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">of kings,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">to whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lāh (N-msc) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/8065.htm" title="8065: šə·may·yā (N-mdd) -- Heavens. (Aramaic) corresponding to shamayim.">of heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/3052.htm" title="3052: yə·haḇ- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give. (Aramaic) corresponding to yahab; -deliver, give, lay, + prolong, pay, yield.">has given</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4437.htm" title="4437: mal·ḵū·ṯā (N-fsd) -- Royalty, reign, kingdom. (Aramaic) corresponding to malkuwth; dominion (abstractly or concretely).">sovereignty,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2632.htm" title="2632: ḥis·nā (N-msd) -- (royal) power. (Aramaic) from chacan; strength.">power,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8632.htm" title="8632: wə·ṯā·qə·pā (Conj-w:: N-msd) -- Power. (Aramaic) corresponding to toqeph; power.">strength,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3367.htm" title="3367: wî·qā·rā (Conj-w:: N-msd) -- Honor. (Aramaic) corresponding to yqar.">and glory.</a> 38Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/27-6.htm">Jeremiah 27:6-7</a> So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. / All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. <a href="/ezekiel/26-7.htm">Ezekiel 26:7</a> For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, with horses and chariots, with cavalry and a great company of troops. <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a> who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” <a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1</a> This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: <a href="/jeremiah/25-9.htm">Jeremiah 25:9</a> behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. <a href="/jeremiah/28-14.htm">Jeremiah 28:14</a> For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations to make them serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they will serve him. I have even given him control of the beasts of the field.’” <a href="/2_kings/24-7.htm">2 Kings 24:7</a> Now the king of Egypt did not march out of his land again, because the king of Babylon had taken all his territory, from the Brook of Egypt to the Euphrates River. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-6.htm">2 Chronicles 36:6-7</a> Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. / Nebuchadnezzar also took to Babylon some of the articles from the house of the LORD, and he put them in his temple in Babylon. <a href="/ezra/1-2.htm">Ezra 1:2</a> “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. <a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Isaiah 10:5-6</a> Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath. / I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. <a href="/habakkuk/1-6.htm">Habakkuk 1:6</a> For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. <a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-13</a> The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. <a href="/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17</a> For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a> Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. <a href="/john/19-11.htm">John 19:11</a> Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>You, O king, are a king of kings: for the God of heaven has given you a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.a king.<a href="/1_kings/4-24.htm">1 Kings 4:24</a> For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.<a href="/ezra/7-12.htm">Ezra 7:12</a> Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.<a href="/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8</a> For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings?the God.<a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Daniel 4:25,32</a> That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will… <a href="/daniel/5-18.htm">Daniel 5:18</a> O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:<a href="/2_chronicles/36-23.htm">2 Chronicles 36:23</a> Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? The LORD his God be with him, and let him go up.power.<a href="/daniel/4-3.htm">Daniel 4:3,34</a> How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation… <a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Psalm 62:11</a> God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.<a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a> And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/30-18.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/daniel/2-31.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/daniel/2-28.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/daniel/1-20.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/daniel/2-23.htm">Power</a> <a href="/daniel/2-23.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/4-3.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/daniel/2-38.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/daniel/4-11.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/daniel/2-39.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/daniel/2-39.htm">Power</a> <a href="/daniel/2-41.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 2</div>1. <a href="/daniel/2-1.htm">Nebuchadnezzar, forgetting his dream, </a> 5. <a href="/daniel/2-5.htm">requires it of the Chaldeans, by promises and threats.</a> 10. <a href="/daniel/2-10.htm">They acknowledging their inability are judged to die.</a> 14. <a href="/daniel/2-14.htm">Daniel obtaining some respite finds the dream.</a> 19. <a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">He blesses God.</a> 24. <a href="/daniel/2-24.htm">He staying the decree is brought to the king.</a> 31. <a href="/daniel/2-31.htm">The dream.</a> 36. <a href="/daniel/2-36.htm">The interpretation.</a> 46. <a href="/daniel/2-46.htm">Daniel's advancement.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/daniel/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>You, O king, This phrase addresses King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, a significant historical figure known for his military conquests and the expansion of the Babylonian Empire. His reign is well-documented in both biblical and extra-biblical sources, highlighting his influence and authority during this period.are the king of kings, The title "king of kings" signifies Nebuchadnezzar's supreme authority over other rulers and nations. This title is used elsewhere in Scripture to denote a ruler with vast dominion, such as in <a href="/ezekiel/26-7.htm">Ezekiel 26:7</a>. It also foreshadows the ultimate "King of Kings," Jesus Christ, as mentioned in <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>, who will have dominion over all.to whom the God of heaven This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty of the God of Israel, who is above all earthly powers. It reflects the biblical theme that God is the ultimate authority who establishes and deposes kings, as seen in <a href="/daniel/4-17.htm">Daniel 4:17</a>. It also contrasts the God of heaven with the Babylonian gods, asserting His supremacy.has given sovereignty, The sovereignty given to Nebuchadnezzar is a divine appointment, indicating that his rule is part of God's larger plan. This concept is echoed in <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1</a>, where it is stated that all authority is established by God. It underscores the belief that earthly power is granted by divine will.power, Nebuchadnezzar's power is not inherent but bestowed by God. This power allowed him to conquer and rule over many nations, as seen in his military campaigns. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of human power compared to God's eternal authority.strength, The strength given to Nebuchadnezzar enabled him to maintain control over his vast empire. This strength is both physical and political, allowing him to enforce his rule. It highlights the biblical theme that God equips leaders with the necessary attributes to fulfill His purposes.and glory. The glory refers to the honor and majesty associated with Nebuchadnezzar's reign. This glory, however, is temporary and ultimately serves to fulfill God's purposes, as seen in the humbling of Nebuchadnezzar in <a href="/daniel/4.htm">Daniel 4</a>. It points to the greater glory of God, who is the source of all true honor and majesty.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> The king of Babylon, referred to as "the king of kings" in this passage. He is a central figure in the Book of Daniel, known for his dreams and the subsequent interpretations by Daniel. 2. <a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a> A Hebrew prophet and the interpreter of Nebuchadnezzar's dreams. He is known for his wisdom and faithfulness to God, even in a foreign land. 3. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> The empire over which Nebuchadnezzar ruled. It was a dominant power in the ancient Near East and a place of exile for the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god_of_heaven.htm">God of Heaven</a> The sovereign God who grants authority and power to earthly rulers, emphasizing His ultimate control over human affairs. 5. <a href="/topical/d/dream_of_the_statue.htm">Dream of the Statue</a> The context of this verse is part of Nebuchadnezzar's dream, which Daniel interprets. The dream symbolizes the succession of world empires.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty.htm">Divine Sovereignty</a> Recognize that all earthly power and authority are granted by God. This should lead to humility and reliance on God's ultimate plan. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_leaders.htm">Role of Leaders</a> Understand that leaders are placed in their positions by God for His purposes. Pray for them to lead with wisdom and justice. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_exile.htm">Faithfulness in Exile</a> Like Daniel, remain faithful to God even when in a foreign or challenging environment. Trust in God's sovereignty and timing. <a href="/topical/i/interpreting_dreams_and_visions.htm">Interpreting Dreams and Visions</a> Seek God's wisdom and guidance when faced with difficult situations or decisions, as Daniel did. <a href="/topical/g/god's_glory_and_power.htm">God's Glory and Power</a> Acknowledge that any glory or power we possess is a gift from God and should be used to honor Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 2</a> <a href="/q/how_do_daniel's_empires_match_history.htm">How does the sequence of empires in Daniel 2:37–43 align with actual historical timelines, given the lack of comprehensive archaeological evidence to fully verify each kingdom’s role? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_daniel_2_44_align_with_history.htm">If Daniel 2:44 promises a final, everlasting kingdom, how do we reconcile this claim with the continuing rise and fall of nations throughout history?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_romans_13_1_with_oppressive_regimes.htm">Romans 13:1 says all governing authorities are instituted by God—how do we reconcile this with regimes responsible for genocide or oppression? </a> <a href="/q/why_does_jer._27_show_nebuchadnezzar's_power.htm">Why does Jeremiah 27 seem to indicate Nebuchadnezzar’s absolute power over all nations, despite historical evidence that other empires and rulers thrived during the same period? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37, 38) Interpretation of the vision. Nebuchadnezzar is the head; or, in other words, he is the first of the four kingdoms which are denoted by the image. His kingdom was the largest that the world had till then known; in fact, a writer cited by Josephus (Ap. i. 20), compares him to Hercules. We find a similar allusion to the beasts of the field as Nebuchadnezzar's servants <a href="/jeremiah/27-6.htm" title="And now have I given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, my servant; and the beasts of the field have I given him also to serve him.">Jeremiah 27:6</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/28-14.htm" title="For thus said the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also.">Jeremiah 28:14</a>. The title of "king of kings" is also ascribed to Nebuchadnezzar by Ezekiel (<a href="/ezekiel/26-7.htm" title="For thus said the Lord GOD; Behold, I will bring on Tyrus Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, a king of kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and companies, and much people.">Ezekiel 26:7</a>). We are therefore left in no doubt as to what is meant by the first of the four empires. It is the Babylonian Empire, of which Nebuchadnezzar was in every sense the head, being the actual founder of it, and its mainstay during his long reign of forty-three years.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory. The Septuagint renders the latter clause, "To thee the Lord of heaven gave the dominion, and the kingdom, and the might, and the honor, and the glory in all the earth (ἐν πάσῃ τῇ οἰκουμένῃ)." There appears here to be two cases of doublet; ἀρχὴ and βασιλεία are probably originally alternative renderings of malcutha, and τιμὴ and δόξα double renderings of yiqara. On this hypothesis there is only one Greek word for two Aramaic. We shall consider this later. Paulus Tellensis, in his translation of the Septuagint Version, draws the beginning of the next verse into connection with the final words of this verse as given here. The words, "in the whole earth," is a transference from the next verse. The rendering of Theodotion is, "Thou, O king, art a king of kings, to whom the God of heaven gave a strong and mighty and honourable kingdom," making thus hisna, toqpa, and yiqara adjectives of malcut a. But malcutha is feminine, and, if adjectives. hisna, etc., are masculine. The Peshitta differs from the Massoretic in leaving out one of the terms, "Thou, O king, art a king of kings; God most high (merima) a strong kingdom and glory has given to thee." Of course, the same objection holds to some extent against this version as against that of Theodotion, but it is to be noted that there are not two words conveying the same idea of strength. As there was only one in the Septuagint, we are inclined to think that toqpi must have been an addition. Jerome's rendering is, "Thou art a king of kings, and the God of heaven has given to thee the kingdom, and might, and dominion, and glory." There seems to be a transposition here. The general scope of this verse and the next is given in <a href="/jeremiah/27-5.htm">Jeremiah 27:5, 6</a>. There is certainly high honour given to Nebuchadnezzar in this address, but, at the same time, he is warned that all his glory is bestowed upon him by the God of heaven. It is possible that Nebuchadnezzar interpreted the words as referring to Merodach, the god whom he specially worshipped, or regarded the God of heaven as only another of the gods many and lords many which, as a polytheist, he acknowledged. The title of the Babylonian king was shar-sharani," king of kings," and sharru-rabbu, "great king." Thus in this address the technical title is given him. The Babylonian monarchs assumed this from their Assyrian predecessors, as e.g. Asshurbanipal (Smith, 'History,' pp. 26, 73, 196). From the Babylonians it was passed on to the Persian monarchs. In <a href="/ezekiel/26-7.htm">Ezekiel 26:7</a> the prophet gives Nebuchadnezzar this title. As we find by the succeeding verse, the kingdom here is not mere royalty or kingship, but the special royalty of practically universal empire; that is to say, universal so far as the knowledge of the times went. Our rendering in the Authorized Version fails in accuracy, in not inserting the definite article, which is really implied in the sign of the status emphaticus. Luther makes the same mistake. Happily the Revisers have altered matters, and inserted "the," as does Behrmann. The Greek Version and Peshitta are accurate in this. The word translated "power," חִסְנָא (his'na), is consonantly present in both dialects of more recent Aramaic. <a href="/commentaries/daniel/2-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>You, תתן־ (’ant) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_607.htm">Strong's 607: </a> You O king, מַלְכָּ֔א (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king are the king מֶ֖לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king of kings, מַלְכַיָּ֑א (mal·ḵay·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king to whom דִּ֚י (dî) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because the God אֱלָ֣הּ (’ĕ·lāh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> God of heaven שְׁמַיָּ֔א (šə·may·yā) Noun - mdd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8065.htm">Strong's 8065: </a> The sky has given יְהַב־ (yə·haḇ-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3052.htm">Strong's 3052: </a> To give, to put, imperatively, come sovereignty, מַלְכוּתָ֥א (mal·ḵū·ṯā) Noun - feminine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4437.htm">Strong's 4437: </a> Royalty, reign, kingdom power, חִסְנָ֛א (ḥis·nā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2632.htm">Strong's 2632: </a> (royal) power strength, וְתָקְפָּ֥א (wə·ṯā·qə·pā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8632.htm">Strong's 8632: </a> Power and glory. וִֽיקָרָ֖א (wî·qā·rā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> Value, wealth, costliness, dignity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/2-37.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 2:37 You O king are king of kings (Dan. 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