Daniel 4:26

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But he gave orders not to disturb the stump and roots. This is to show that you will be king once again, after you learn that the God who rules from heaven is in control.

Cross References

Daniel 2:18

Then he said, “Pray that the God who rules from heaven will be merciful and explain this mystery, so that we and the others won't be put to death.”

Daniel 2:19

In a vision one night, Daniel was shown the dream and its meaning. Then he praised the God who rules from heaven:

Daniel 2:37

Your Majesty, you are the greatest of kings, and God has highly honoured you with power

Daniel 4:15

But leave its stump and roots in the ground, surrounded by grass and held by chains of iron and bronze. ‘Make sure that this ruler lives like the animals out in the open fields, unprotected from the dew.

Daniel 4:23

Then you saw a holy angel come down from heaven and say, “Chop down the tree and destroy it! But leave its stump and roots in the ground, fastened there by a chain of iron and bronze. Let it stay for seven years out in the field with the wild animals, unprotected from the dew.”

Daniel 4:31

But before I could finish speaking, a voice from heaven interrupted: King Nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom is no longer yours.

Daniel 4:37

That's why I say: “Praise and honour the King who rules from heaven! Everything he does is honest and fair, and he can shatter the power of those who are proud.”

Daniel 5:20

But when he became proud and stubborn, his glorious kingdom was taken from him.

Daniel 5:21

His mind became like that of an animal, and he was forced to stay away from people and live with wild donkeys. Your father ate grass like an ox, and he slept outside where his body was soaked with dew. He was forced to do this until he learnt that the Most High God rules all kingdoms on earth and chooses their kings.

Matthew 21:20

The disciples were shocked when they saw how quickly the tree had dried up.

Matthew 5:34

But I tell you not to swear by anything when you make a promise! Heaven is God's throne, so don't swear by heaven.

Luke 15:18

I will go to my father and say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against God in heaven and against you.

Luke 15:21

The son said, “Father, I have sinned against God in heaven and against you. I am no longer good enough to be called your son.”