Daniel 2:2

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Daniel 2:1-13

The Dream of Nebuchadnezzar v. 1. And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, when he had advanced from the position of coregent to that of sole regent of the Babylonian Empire, which must have been shortly after he had examined the Jewish youths brought before him, Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, he was, by the interposition of God, vouchsafed a vision of the future in the form of symbols, wherewith his spirit was troubled, very strongly agitated, and his sleep brake from him, so... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Daniel 2:1-49

2. The vision of the monarchies, or Nebuchadnezzar’s dream concerning the four world-kingdoms, and its interpretation by DanielDaniel 2:1-491And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith [and] his spirit was troubled,1 and his sleep brake 2from him.2 Then [And] the king commanded3 to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldæans, for to shew [tell] the king his dreams. So [And] they came and stood before the king.... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Daniel 2:1-13

the Forgotten Dream Daniel 2:1-13 This was the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s sole reign. At first he was joint-governor with his father. From Daniel 2:4 b to Daniel 7:28 the Syriac language is employed, and as this was the vernacular tongue of the king and his court, it is possible that this part of Daniel’s record is based upon documents of state. The king’s argument throughout his discussion with the magicians and astrologers, was that if they could not recall the past, they certainly... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Daniel 2:1-49

In the second year of his reign Nebuchadnezzar, troubled by dreams and unable to sleep, called together his enchanters and sorcerers to explain his dreams one of which troubled him especially. Their difficulty was that the king could not recall the dream. It had left an impression on his mind, but none of the details remained in his memory. Of course, his demand was the unreasonable one of a despot, and yet the claims these men made, if true, ought to have enabled them to discover the dream as... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 2:2

‘Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the enchanters, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans so that they could tell Nebuchadnezzar his dreams. So they came in and stood before the king.’ The scene is impressive. The king called in his regular experts, ‘the magicians, and the enchanters, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans’, all the men who claimed, and made their living by, mysterious arts and powers, and who had by it obtained a place at court. He wanted a united opinion from the... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 2:1-13

Daniel 2:1-1 Chronicles : . The Forgotten Dream.— Nebuchadnezzar, troubled by a dream which had escaped him, calls his magicians and orders them to recover it and explain its meaning. When they declare their inability, he issues orders that they are to be put to death. Daniel 2:1 . in the second year: this statement seems to be in conflict with Daniel 1:5; Daniel 1:18, which imply that Daniel spent three years in training. Driver suggests that the discrepancy can be explained thus: We know... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Daniel 2:2

The magicians and the astrologers: these words signify astrologers, or those that cast nativities, that pretended great skill in natural and supernatural things; and the sorcerers, or necromancers, were those who used diabolical arts. See Poole "Exodus 7:11"; See Poole "Exodus 22:18", See Poole "Deuteronomy 18:10". Though Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar made use of these as their great counsellors, yet God baffled them by Moses and Daniel; and forbade his people the use or toleration of them,... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Daniel 2:1-19

HOMILETICSSECT. V.—THE ANSWERED PRAYER (Chap. Daniel 2:1-19).We come to the first of the visions given to Daniel. The occasion of it was a dream of Nebuchadnezzar, of which it was required to give both the description and the interpretation. The vision thus in harmony with Daniel’s situation in Babylon, where pretensions to such wisdom and ability prevailed; a confirmation of the genuineness of the book. One object of the vision to elevate Daniel still higher in the king’s esteem and in the... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Daniel 2:1-23

Daniel 2:1-23 I. The narrative sets before us the value of united prayer. II. We have an illustration here of the power of gratitude. III. We have an illustration of the devout humility of genuine piety. IV. We have an illustration of faithful friendship. When Daniel was exalted, he did not forget his companions. W. M. Taylor, Daniel the Beloved, p. 20. References: Daniel 2:1 . R. Payne-Smith, Homiletic Magazine, vol. vi., p. 45; Homiletic Quarterly, vol. v., p. 267. read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Daniel 2:2

Chaldeans i.e. the men having the ancient wisdom; the learned; Chaldeans par excellence (Daniel 2:13). "wise" read more