27. cannot—Daniel, being learned in all the lore of the Chaldeans ( :-), could authoritatively declare the impossibility of mere man solving the king's difficulty. soothsayers—from a root, "to cut off"; referring to their cutting the heavens into divisions, and so guessing at men's destinies from the place of the stars at one's birth. read more
28. God—in contrast to "the wise men," c. (Daniel 2:27). revealeth secrets— (Amos 3:7 Amos 4:13). Compare Genesis 41:45, Zaphnath-paaneah, "revealer of secrets," the title given to Joseph. the latter days—literally, "in the after days" (Genesis 41:45- :); "hereafter" (Genesis 41:45- :). It refers to the whole future, including the Messianic days, which is the final dispensation (Genesis 41:45- :). visions of thy head—conceptions formed in the brain. read more
29. God met with a revelation Nebuchadnezzar, who had been meditating on the future destiny of his vast empire. read more
30. not . . . for any wisdom that I have—not on account of any previous wisdom which I may have manifested (Daniel 1:17; Daniel 1:20). The specially-favored servants of God in all ages disclaim merit in themselves and ascribe all to the grace and power of God (Genesis 41:16; Acts 3:12). The "as for me," disclaiming extraordinary merit, contrasts elegantly with "as for thee," whereby Daniel courteously, but without flattery, implies, that God honored Nebuchadnezzar, as His vicegerent over the... read more
4. Daniel’s reception of a revelation and his thanksgiving 2:17-23 read more
Daniel wished that people would bless (praise) God’s name forever because of two of His traits particularly."The name stands in Holy Scripture for the nature or revealed character of God, and not a mere label or title. It is found very frequently in the Old Testament as synonymous with God Himself in relation to man. . . . In the New Testament the same usage is perfectly clear." [Note: W. H. Griffith Thomas, "The Purpose of the Fourth Gospel," Bibliotheca Sacra 125:499 (July-September... read more
Perhaps Daniel referred to Yahweh as the "God of his [my] fathers" because he was experiencing God’s compassion in a similar way that his spiritual forefathers had experienced it. He gave the credit for the wisdom, and its resultant power that he had received, to its proper Source. Daniel did not originate these revelations but received them from God and communicated them to others (cf. 2 Peter 1:21). He viewed the vision as an answer to the prayers of himself and his three friends (Daniel... read more
Daniel had to go through Arioch to get to the king, since the king had authorized Arioch to execute all the wise men. Daniel could have requested his life and the lives of his friends alone. Perhaps Daniel asked for the lives of the other counselors, as well as his own, so they would have time to become believers in Yahweh."He was not so occupied with his own importance (even though he had just received knowledge concerning the dream) that he did not think of others." [Note: Leon J. Wood, A... read more
5. Daniel’s appearance before Nebuchadnezzar 2:24-30 read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Daniel 2:25
25. I have found a man—Like all courtiers, in announcing agreeable tidings, he ascribes the merit of the discovery to himself [JEROME]. So far from it being a discrepancy, that he says nothing of the previous understanding between him and Daniel, or of Daniel's application to the king (Daniel 2:15; Daniel 2:16), it is just what we should expect. Arioch would not dare to tell an absolute despot that he had stayed the execution of his sanguinary decree, on his own responsibility; but would, in... read more