Verse 27
Daniel concluded with a bold exhortation for the king. What God had revealed would happen unless Nebuchadnezzar turned from his sins, practiced righteousness, and showed mercy to the poor. Clearly Nebuchadnezzar ruled with a heavy hand as well as a proud heart.
"This points out the principle that any announced judgment may be averted if there is repentance (cf. the Book of Jonah)." [Note: Pentecost, p. 1343. Cf. Jeremiah 18:7-10.]
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