“And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will.”
He was driven away from mankind, his heart was made like that of animals, and his dwelling was with wild donkeys; he was fed with grass like cattle and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over human kingdoms and sets over them anyone he chooses—providing context for Daniel's interpretation by referencing Nebuchadnezzar's humiliation and reformation, establishing the model for understanding Belshazzar's potential path. The reference to Nebuchadnezzar's experience illustrates divine patience and opportunity for repentance. This precedent suggests that Belshazzar might similarly be transformed through recognition of God's sovereignty.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
Publish a note on this verse
0/2000
No notes on this verse yet. Be the first to write one!