Daniel 2:21

God's Word

He changes times and periods of history. He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to those who are wise and knowledge to those who have insight.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:24

The whole world wanted to listen to the wisdom that God gave Solomon.

1 Kings 3:28

All Israel heard about the decision the king made. They respected the king very highly, because they saw he possessed wisdom from God to do what was right.

1 Kings 4:29

God gave Solomon wisdom—keen insight and a mind as limitless as the sand on the seashore.

1 Chronicles 22:12

The Lord will give you insight and understanding as he commands you to take charge of Israel and to follow the Teachings of the Lord your God.

1 Chronicles 29:30

It includes everything about his reign, his power, and the things that happened to him, Israel, and all the other kingdoms.

Esther 1:13

Now, the king usually asked for advice from all the experts in royal decrees and decisions,

Job 12:18

He loosens kings’ belts and strips them of their pants.

Exodus 31:3

I have filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, making him highly skilled, resourceful, and knowledgeable in all trades.

Exodus 31:6

Also, I have appointed Oholiab, son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, to help him. I have given every craftsman the skill necessary to make everything I have commanded you:

Daniel 1:17

God gave these four men knowledge, wisdom, and the ability to understand all kinds of literature. Daniel could also understand all kinds of visions and dreams.

Daniel 10:1

In Cyrus’ third year as king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel (who had been renamed Belteshazzar). The message was true. It was about a great war. Daniel understood the message because he was given insight during the vision.

Daniel 11:6

After a few years the southern and northern kings will make an alliance. The southern king’s daughter will go to the northern king to make peace. She won’t hold on to her power, and the alliance won’t last. She, those who came with her, and the one who fathered  and protected her will be given away.

Daniel 2:20

He said, “Praise God’s name from everlasting to everlasting because he is wise and powerful.

Daniel 2:23

God of my ancestors, I thank and praise you. You gave me wisdom and power. You told me the answer to our question. You told us what the king wants to know.”

Daniel 2:9

If you don’t tell me the dream, you’ll all receive the same punishment. You have agreed among yourselves to make up a phony explanation to give me, hoping that things will change. So tell me the dream. Then I’ll know that you can explain its meaning to me.”

Daniel 4:14

He shouted loudly, ‘Cut down the oak tree! Cut off its branches! Strip off its leaves! Scatter its fruit! Make the animals under it run away, and make the birds fly from its branches.

Daniel 4:17

The guardians have announced this decision. The holy ones have announced this so that every living creature will know that the Most High has power over human kingdoms. He gives them to whomever he wishes. He can place the lowest of people in charge of them.’ ”

Daniel 4:22

You are that tree, Your Majesty. You grew and became strong and mighty until you reached the sky. Your power reaches the most distant part of the world.

Daniel 4:32

You will be forced away from people and live with the wild animals. You will eat grass like cattle. And seven time periods will pass until you realize that the Most High has power over human kingdoms and that he gives them to whomever he wishes.”

Daniel 7:25

He will speak against the Most High God, oppress the holy people of the Most High, and plan to change the appointed times and laws. The holy people will be handed over to him for a time, times, and half of a time.

Luke 21:15

I will give you words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to oppose or prove wrong.

Romans 13:1

Every person should obey the government in power. No government would exist if it hadn’t been established by God. The governments which exist have been put in place by God.

1 Corinthians 1:30

You are partners with Christ Jesus because of God. Jesus has become our wisdom sent from God, our approval, our holiness, and our ransom from sin.

James 1:17

Every good present and every perfect gift comes from above, from the Father who made the sun, moon, and stars. The Father doesn’t change like the shifting shadows produced by the sun and the moon.

James 1:5

If any of you needs wisdom to know what you should do, you should ask God, and he will give it to you. God is generous to everyone and doesn’t find fault with them.

Revelation 19:16

On his clothes and his thigh he has a name written: King of Kings and Lord of Lords.