Daniel 2:21

Easy To Read Version

He changes the times and seasons.\par And he changes the kings.\par He gives power to kings,\par and he takes their power away!\par He gives wisdom to people\par so they become wise,\par He lets people learn things\par and become wise.\par

Cross References

1 Kings 10:24

People everywhere wanted to see King Solomon. They wanted to hear the great wisdom that God had given him.

1 Kings 3:28

The people of Israel heard about King Solomon’s decision. They respected and honored him very much because he was wise. They saw that he had the wisdom of God [18] in making the right decisions.

1 Kings 4:29

God made Solomon very wise. Solomon could understand many, many things. His wisdom was too great to imagine.

1 Chronicles 22:12

The Lord will make you the king of Israel. May the Lord give you wisdom and understanding so you can lead the people and obey the law of the Lord your God.

1 Chronicles 29:30

Those writings tell all about the things that David did as king of Israel. They tell about David’s power and all that happened to him. And they tell about what happened to Israel and to all the kingdoms around them.

Job 12:18

Kings might put people in prison,\par but God sets those people free\par and makes them powerful.\par

Exodus 31:3

I have filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God—I have given him the skill and knowledge to do all kinds of things.

Exodus 31:6

I have also chosen Oholiab to work with him. Oholiab is the son of Ahisamach from the family group of Dan. And I have given skills to all the other workers so they can make all the things that I have commanded you:

Daniel 1:17

God gave Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah the wisdom and ability to learn many different kinds of writing and science. Daniel could also understand all kinds of visions {\cf2\super [5]} and dreams.

Daniel 10:1

Cyrus was the king of Persia. During Cyrus’ third year as king, Daniel learned about these things. (Daniel’s other name is Belteshazzar.) These things are true, but very hard to understand. But Daniel understood these things. They were explained to him in a vision. {\cf2\super [118]}

Daniel 11:6

“‘Then after a few years, the southern king and that commander will make an agreement. The daughter of the southern king will marry the northern king. She will do this to bring peace. But she and the southern king will not be strong enough. People will turn against her and against the person that brought her to that country. And those people will turn against her child and against the person that helped her.

Daniel 2:20

Daniel said:

Daniel 2:23

God of my ancestors, {\cf2\super [11]} \par I thank you and praise you!\par You gave me wisdom and power.\par You told us the things we asked for!\par You told us about the king’s dream.”\par

Daniel 2:9

You know that you will be punished if you don’t tell me about my dream. So you have all agreed to lie to me. You are hoping for more time. You are hoping that I will forget what I want you to do. Now, tell me the dream. If you can tell me the dream, then I will know that you can tell me what it really means!”

Daniel 4:14

He spoke very loud. He said, ‘Cut down the tree, and cut off its branches. Strip off its leaves. Scatter its fruit around. The animals that are under the tree will run away. The birds that were in its branches will fly away.

Daniel 4:17

A holy angel announced this punishment. Why? So all the people on earth may know that God Most High rules over the kingdoms of men. God gives those kingdoms to anyone he wants to. And God chooses humble people to rule those kingdoms!

Daniel 4:22

King, you are that tree! You have become great and powerful. You are like the tall tree that touched the sky—and your power reaches to the far parts of the earth.

Daniel 4:32

You will be forced to go away from people. You will live with the wild animals. You will eat grass like a cow. Seven seasons (years) will pass before you learn your lesson. Then you will learn that God Most High rules over the kingdoms of men. And that God Most High gives kingdoms to anyone he wants.”

Daniel 7:25

This special king will say things against God Most High. And that king will hurt and kill God’s special people. That king will try to change the times and laws that have already been set. God’s special people will be in that king’s power for 3 1/2 years. {\cf2\super [82]}

Luke 21:15

I will give you the wisdom to say things that none of your enemies can answer.

Romans 13:1

All of you must obey the government rulers. Every person who rules was given the power to rule by God. And all the people that rule now were given that power by God.

1 Corinthians 1:30

It is God that has made you part of Christ Jesus. Christ has become wisdom for us from God. Christ is the reason we are right with God and have freedom from sin; Christ is the reason we are holy. {\cf2\super [10]}

James 1:17

Everything good comes from God. And every perfect gift is from God. These good gifts come down from the Father who made all the lights in the sky (sun, moon, stars). But God never changes \{like those lights\}. He is always the same.

James 1:5

But if any of you needs wisdom, then you should ask God for it. God is generous. He enjoys giving to all people. So God will give you wisdom.

Revelation 19:16

On his robe and on his leg was written this name: