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Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule over the whole earth. <a href="/nlt/daniel/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> “But after your kingdom comes to an end, another kingdom, inferior to yours, will rise to take your place. After that kingdom has fallen, yet a third kingdom, represented by bronze, will rise to rule the world. <a href="/esv/daniel/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Another kingdom inferior to you shall arise after you, and yet a third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth. <a href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But after you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule the whole earth. <a href="/kjv/daniel/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. <a href="/nkjv/daniel/2.htm">New King James Version</a> But after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours; then another, a third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth. <a href="/nasb_/daniel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And after you another kingdom will arise inferior to you, then another third kingdom of bronze, which will rule over all the earth. <a href="/nasb/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220After you there will arise another kingdom inferior to you, then another third kingdom of bronze, which will rule over all the earth. <a href="/nasb77/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And after you there will arise another kingdom inferior to you, then another third kingdom of bronze, which will rule over all the earth. <a href="/lsb/daniel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But after you there will arise another kingdom inferior to you, then another third kingdom of bronze, which will rule with power over all the earth. <a href="/amp/daniel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After you will arise another kingdom (Medo-Persia) inferior to you, and then a third kingdom of bronze (Greece under Alexander the Great), which will rule over all the earth. <a href="/csb/daniel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “After you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours, and then another, a third kingdom, of bronze, which will rule the whole earth. <a href="/hcsb/daniel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours, and then another, a third kingdom, of bronze, which will rule the whole earth. <a href="/asv/daniel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee; and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. <a href="/cev/daniel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After you are gone, another kingdom will rule, but it won't be as strong. Then it will be followed by a kingdom of bronze that will rule the whole world. <a href="/erv/daniel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee; and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. <a href="/gwt/daniel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Another kingdom, inferior to yours, will rise to power after you. Then there will be a third kingdom, a kingdom of bronze, that will rule the whole world. <a href="/gnt/daniel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> After you there will be another empire, not as great as yours, and after that a third, an empire of bronze, which will rule the whole earth. <a href="/isv/daniel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> "After you, another kingdom will arise that is inferior to yours, and then a third kingdom of bronze will arise to rule all the earth. <a href="/msb/daniel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But after you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule the whole earth. <a href="/net/daniel/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Now after you another kingdom will arise, one inferior to yours. Then a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule in all the earth. <a href="/nheb/daniel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> After you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours; and another third kingdom of bronze, which shall bear rule over all the earth. <a href="/wbt/daniel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. <a href="/web/daniel/2.htm">World English Bible</a> “After you, another kingdom will arise that is inferior to you; and another third kingdom of bronze, which will rule over all the earth. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And after you another kingdom arises lower than those, and another third kingdom of bronze, that rules over all the earth. <a href="/ylt/daniel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And after thee doth rise up another kingdom lower than those, and another third kingdom of brass, that doth rule overall the earth. <a href="/slt/daniel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And after thee shall arise another kingdom lower than thee, and another third kingdom of brass, that shall have power over all the earth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And after thee shall rise up another kingdom, inferior to thee, of silver: and another third kingdom of brass, which shall rule over all the world. <a href="/cpdv/daniel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And after you, another kingdom will rise up, inferior to you, of silver, and another third kingdom of brass, which will rule over the whole world. <a href="/nabre/daniel/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Another kingdom shall take your place, inferior to yours, then a third kingdom, of bronze, which shall rule over the whole earth. <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours, and yet a third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over the whole earth.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to you, and a third kingdom of brass, which shall rule over all the earth. <a href="/hpbt/daniel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And after you another kingdom shall be established which is lesser than you, and another third kingdom, which is the brass. It shall rule in all the Earth<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee; and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. <a href="/sep/daniel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Thou art the head of gold. And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, an a third kingdom which is the brass, which shall have dominion over all the earth; <a href="/parallel/daniel/2-39.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=650" 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> …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. 39<a href="/hebrew/870.htm" title="870: ū·ḇā·ṯə·rāḵ (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2ms) -- A place. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of 'Athariym; a place; (adverb) after.">But after you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6966.htm" title="6966: tə·qūm (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To arise, stand. (Aramaic) corresponding to quwm.">there will arise</a> <a href="/hebrew/317.htm" title="317: ’ā·ḥo·rî (Adj-fs) -- Another. (Aramaic) from 'achar; other.">another</a> <a href="/hebrew/4437.htm" title="4437: mal·ḵū (N-fs) -- Royalty, reign, kingdom. (Aramaic) corresponding to malkuwth; dominion (abstractly or concretely).">kingdom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/772.htm" title="772: ʾă·ra·ʿ (N-fs) -- The earth. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'erets; the earth; by implication (figuratively) low.">inferior</a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: min·nāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min.">to yours.</a> <a href="/hebrew/317.htm" title="317: ’ā·ḥo·rî (Adj-fs) -- Another. (Aramaic) from 'achar; other.">Next, a</a> <a href="/hebrew/8523.htm" title="8523: ṯə·lī·ṯå̄·yå̄ (Number-ofs) -- Third. (Aramaic) or taltiy (Aramaic); ordinal from tlath; third.">third</a> <a href="/hebrew/4437.htm" title="4437: ū·mal·ḵū (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Royalty, reign, kingdom. (Aramaic) corresponding to malkuwth; dominion (abstractly or concretely).">kingdom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">one of</a> <a href="/hebrew/5174.htm" title="5174: nə·ḥā·šā (N-msd) -- Copper, bronze. (Aramaic) corresponding to nchuwshah; copper.">bronze,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7981.htm" title="7981: ṯiš·laṭ (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To have power, rule. (Aramaic) corresponding to shalat.">will rule</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/772.htm" title="772: ’ar·‘ā (N-fsd) -- The earth. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'erets; the earth; by implication (figuratively) low.">earth.</a> 40Finally, there will be a fourth kingdom as strong as iron; for iron shatters and crushes all things, and like iron that crushes all things, it will shatter and crush all the others.…<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="/daniel/7-5.htm">Daniel 7:5-6</a> Suddenly another beast appeared, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. So it was told, ‘Get up and gorge yourself on flesh!’ / Next, as I watched, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule. <a href="/daniel/8-20.htm">Daniel 8:20-21</a> The two-horned ram that you saw represents the kings of Media and Persia. / The shaggy goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes is the first king. <a href="/daniel/11-2.htm">Daniel 11:2-4</a> Now then, I will tell you the truth: Three more kings will arise in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. By the power of his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece. / Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule with great authority and do as he pleases. / But as soon as he is established, his kingdom will be broken up and parceled out toward the four winds of heaven. It will not go to his descendants, nor will it have the authority with which he ruled, because his kingdom will be uprooted and given to others. <a href="/revelation/17-10.htm">Revelation 17:10</a> There are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. But when he does come, he must remain for only a little while. <a href="/revelation/13-1.htm">Revelation 13:1-2</a> Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. / The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. <a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-14</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. / They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.” <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Revelation 19:19-21</a> Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. / But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. / And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a> Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” <a href="/revelation/12-3.htm">Revelation 12:3</a> Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. <a href="/revelation/17-3.htm">Revelation 17:3</a> And the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, where I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. <a href="/jeremiah/51-11.htm">Jeremiah 51:11</a> Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD—vengeance for His temple. <a href="/isaiah/13-17.htm">Isaiah 13:17-19</a> Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. / Their bows will dash young men to pieces; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; they will not look with pity on the children. / And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. <a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1-3</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: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. / I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. <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="/ezekiel/30-10.htm">Ezekiel 30:10</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to you, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.another kingdom.<a href="/daniel/2-32.htm">Daniel 2:32</a> This image's head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass,<a href="/daniel/5-28.htm">Daniel 5:28-31</a> PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians… <a href="/daniel/7-5.htm">Daniel 7:5</a> And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh.another third.<a href="/daniel/2-32.htm">Daniel 2:32</a> This image's head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass,<a href="/daniel/7-6.htm">Daniel 7:6,7,23</a> After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it… <a href="/daniel/8-5.htm">Daniel 8:5</a> And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/38-18.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-20.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/daniel/2-35.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/daniel/2-32.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/daniel/2-35.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-27.htm">Inferior</a> <a href="/daniel/2-37.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-14.htm">Lower</a> <a href="/daniel/2-37.htm">Power</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-14.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/daniel/2-38.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-14.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/daniel/1-1.htm">Third</a> <a href="/daniel/2-35.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/7-5.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/daniel/7-5.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/daniel/2-45.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/daniel/4-15.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/daniel/2-40.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/john/2-10.htm">Inferior</a> <a href="/daniel/2-40.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/7-29.htm">Lower</a> <a href="/daniel/2-40.htm">Power</a> <a href="/daniel/7-17.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/daniel/2-48.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/daniel/4-26.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/daniel/5-7.htm">Third</a> <a href="/daniel/2-48.htm">Whole</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'; 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In the context of <a href="/daniel/2.htm">Daniel 2</a>, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon is the current ruler, and the prophecy foretells the rise of subsequent kingdoms. This reflects the transient nature of earthly power and the sovereignty of God over history.there will arise another kingdom, The "another kingdom" refers to the Medo-Persian Empire, which succeeded Babylon. Historically, this transition occurred when Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon in 539 BC. This change of power is significant in biblical history, as it led to the eventual return of the Jewish exiles to Jerusalem, fulfilling prophecies such as those in <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10</a>.inferior to yours. The term "inferior" suggests a decline in the quality or strength of the subsequent kingdom compared to Babylon. While the Medo-Persian Empire was larger in territory, it lacked the same centralized power and cultural influence as Babylon. This inferiority may also refer to the symbolic representation in the statue from Nebuchadnezzar's dream, where silver (Medo-Persia) is considered less valuable than gold (Babylon).Next, a third kingdom, The "third kingdom" is identified as the Greek Empire, established by Alexander the Great. This empire followed the Medo-Persian Empire and is known for its rapid expansion and cultural influence, spreading Hellenistic culture across the known world. The Greek Empire's rise is a fulfillment of the prophetic sequence outlined in <a href="/daniel/2.htm">Daniel 2</a>.one of bronze, Bronze, in the statue from Nebuchadnezzar's dream, symbolizes the Greek Empire. Bronze is stronger than silver, indicating the military prowess and strategic capabilities of the Greeks. This aligns with historical accounts of Alexander's conquests and the subsequent division of his empire among his generals, known as the Diadochi.will rule the whole earth. This phrase highlights the extensive reach of the Greek Empire under Alexander the Great, who conquered territories from Greece to Egypt and as far east as India. While "the whole earth" is hyperbolic, it emphasizes the unprecedented scope of Greek influence during this period. This expansion facilitated the spread of Greek language and culture, which later played a crucial role in the dissemination of the Gospel in the New Testament era, as seen in the widespread use of Koine Greek.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> The king of Babylon who had the dream of the statue, which Daniel interprets. He represents the head of gold in the statue. 2. <a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a> A Hebrew prophet and interpreter of dreams, who reveals and explains Nebuchadnezzar's dream through divine wisdom. 3. <a href="/topical/m/medo-persian_empire.htm">Medo-Persian Empire</a> Represented by the silver chest and arms in the statue, this kingdom is described as inferior to Babylon but succeeds it. 4. <a href="/topical/g/grecian_empire.htm">Grecian Empire</a> Symbolized by the bronze belly and thighs, this kingdom, led by Alexander the Great, is prophesied to rule over the whole earth. 5. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> The empire ruled by Nebuchadnezzar, known for its wealth and power, symbolized by the head of gold in the statue.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_kingdoms.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Kingdoms</a> The succession of empires in <a href="/daniel/2-39.htm">Daniel 2:39</a> illustrates God's control over history. Despite human power, God determines the rise and fall of nations. <a href="/topical/t/the_transience_of_earthly_power.htm">The Transience of Earthly Power</a> The inferiority of subsequent kingdoms reminds us that earthly power is temporary and ultimately subject to God's eternal kingdom. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_exile.htm">Faithfulness in Exile</a> Daniel's role as a faithful servant in a foreign land encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith, regardless of their circumstances. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> The accuracy of Daniel's prophecies strengthens our trust in the Bible's reliability and God's faithfulness to His word. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Hope in God's Kingdom</a> The vision points to the ultimate establishment of God's everlasting kingdom, offering hope and assurance to believers.<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/who_was_alexander_the_great.htm">Who was Alexander the Great and his achievements?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_in_book_of_daniel.htm">What are the main themes in the Book of Daniel?</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/was_haggai_2_22_prophecy_fulfilled.htm">Haggai 2:22 foretells the overthrow of certain kingdoms—what evidence exists to confirm this prophecy was fulfilled?</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>(39) Another kingdom.--These words make it clear that by "the king" in the last verse "kingdom" was meant; or, in other words, Nebuchadnezzar was identified with his kingdom (comp. <a href="/daniel/7-5.htm" title="And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus to it, Arise, devour much flesh.">Daniel 7:5</a>; <a href="/daniel/8-3.htm" title="Then I lifted up my eyes, and saw, and, behold, there stood before the river a ram which had two horns: and the two horns were high; but one was higher than the other, and the higher came up last.">Daniel 8:3</a>; <a href="/daniel/8-20.htm" title="The ram which you saw having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia.">Daniel 8:20</a>). The second kingdom is the Medo-Persian (as appears more fully below, Exc. E). The inferiority is to be found in the divided character of that empire, as compared with the massive solidity of its predecessor. This is signified in the image, partly by the inferiority of the metal, silver instead of gold, and partly by the symbol of division, the two breasts opposed to the one head. It must not be forgotten that in other respects, such as extent of territory and duration of empire, the Medo-Persian far exceeded the Babylonian kingdom.Another third.--The metal implies a certain inferiority, but the phrase "shall bear rule over the whole earth" speaks of an empire that extended further than the preceding. This is the Graeco-Macedonian Empire (see Exc. E, and comp. <a href="/daniel/7-6.htm" title="After this I beheld, and see another, like a leopard, which had on the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.">Daniel 7:6</a>; <a href="/context/daniel/8-5.htm" title="And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.">Daniel 8:5-7</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 39. - And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. None of the versions presents any difficulties, or gives occasion for any remark, save the Vulgate, which inserts argenteum, as if reading כספ. The word used, "kingdom," not "king," shows, without possibility of reasonable dispute, that in identifying Nebuchadnezzar with the head of gold, the reference is not to him per-serially, but to him as representing his dynasty. The next dynasty is said to be inferior, that is to say, nearer the ground אָרְעָא (ar'a), which is certainly true of the shoulders in relation to the head. Not only does the inferior metal imply inferiority, but the inferior position dues so also. The metal is omitted here, but stated in the next clause, Another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. The metal is here referred to, but not the position; there is no need to say it is inferior - that is implied when it is said to be a kingdom of brass. We need only refer to what we have said above, as to the fact that "brass" here really means "copper." As the inferiority stated in the first clause is omitted in the second, so the statement made at the end, which grammatically applies only to the third kingdom, applies also to the second. It is only as, in a sense, bearing rule over the whole earth, that any monarchy comes into this statue at all. When we look at these two, we find certainly the two arms suggesting and rendering emphatic a twofoldness of some sort in this power. The fact that, in the description of the statue, the word translated "belly" (מעוהי) is plural, suggests, along with the two thighs, the idea of four-foldness. Faintly is this suggestion made, but the exigencies of the figure must be considered. <a href="/commentaries/daniel/2-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But after you, וּבָתְרָ֗ךְ (ū·ḇā·ṯə·rāḵ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_870.htm">Strong's 870: </a> A place, after there will arise תְּק֛וּם (tə·qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6966.htm">Strong's 6966: </a> To arise, stand another אָחֳרִ֖י (’ā·ḥo·rî) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_317.htm">Strong's 317: </a> Another kingdom, מַלְכ֥וּ (mal·ḵū) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4437.htm">Strong's 4437: </a> Royalty, reign, kingdom inferior אֲרַ֣עא‪‬ (’ă·ra·‘) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_772.htm">Strong's 772: </a> The earth, low to yours. מִנָּ֑ךְ (min·nāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4481.htm">Strong's 4481: </a> From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than Next, a אָחֳרִי֙ (’ā·ḥo·rî) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_317.htm">Strong's 317: </a> Another third תְלִיתָאָ֤ה (ṯə·lî·ṯā·’āh) Number - ordinal feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8523.htm">Strong's 8523: </a> Third kingdom, וּמַלְכ֨וּ (ū·mal·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4437.htm">Strong's 4437: </a> Royalty, reign, kingdom one of דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because bronze, נְחָשָׁ֔א (nə·ḥā·šā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5174.htm">Strong's 5174: </a> Copper, bronze will rule תִשְׁלַ֖ט (ṯiš·laṭ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7981.htm">Strong's 7981: </a> To dominate, govern, to permit the whole בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> The whole, all, any, every earth. אַרְעָֽא׃ (’ar·‘ā) Noun - feminine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_772.htm">Strong's 772: </a> The earth, low <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/2-39.htm">Daniel 2:39 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/2-39.htm">Daniel 2:39 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/2-39.htm">Daniel 2:39 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/2-39.htm">Daniel 2:39 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/2-39.htm">Daniel 2:39 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/2-39.htm">Daniel 2:39 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/2-39.htm">Daniel 2:39 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/2-39.htm">Daniel 2:39 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/2-39.htm">Daniel 2:39 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/2-39.htm">Daniel 2:39 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/2-39.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 2:39 After you shall arise another kingdom inferior (Dan. 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