From Chapter 4:19-37 of the prophecy of Daniel (דָנִיאֶל), brother Gideon Levytam expounds on Daniel's astonishment at Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and its interpretation. God revealed Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of the "High Tree Which Was Hewn Down” to Daniel. The interpretation pointed to a coming judgment. Daniel, who cared for the king, wished the coming judgment to be upon Nebuchadnezzar’s enemies and not on the king. Yet, God who is Holy, pronounced judgment upon Nebuchadnezzar because of his sin of self exaltation. Nebuchadnezzar had neglected to give thanks to the God who had elevated him to such a high place. In pride, Nebuchadnezzar spoke within himself saying, is not this great Babylon that I have built for the house of the kingdom, by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty? The High Tree which represented Nebuchadnezzar was hewn down and Nebuchadnezzar became like an animal, eating grass as oxen for seven years, until God restored him back to his kingdom. Once Nebuchadnezzar was restored, he turned to faith in Daniel’s God, acknowledging God to be the King of Heaven, that all His works and ways are truth and judgment, and that anyone who walks in pride, God is able to abase.
Daniel 4:19-37 - Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of a High Tree Which Was Hewn Down
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