Daniel 4:31

The Message

The words were no sooner out of his mouth than a voice out of heaven spoke, “This is the verdict on you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your kingdom is taken from you. You will be driven out of human company and live with the wild animals. You will eat grass like an ox. The sentence is for seven seasons, enough time to learn that the High God rules human kingdoms and puts whomever he wishes in charge.”

Cross References

Psalm 145:13

Your kingdom is a kingdom eternal; you never get voted out of office. God always does what he says, and is gracious in everything he does.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride lands you flat on your face; humility prepares you for honors.

Daniel 12:7

“The man dressed in linen, who straddled the river, raised both hands to the skies. I heard him solemnly swear by the Eternal One that it would be a time, two times, and half a time, that when the oppressor of the holy people was brought down the story would be complete.

Daniel 4:26

“The part about the tree stump and roots being left means that your kingdom will still be there for you after you learn that it is heaven that runs things.

Daniel 4:34

“At the end of the seven years, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked to heaven. I was given my mind back and I blessed the High God, thanking and glorifying God, who lives forever: “His sovereign rule lasts and lasts, his kingdom never declines and falls. Life on this earth doesn’t add up to much, but God’s heavenly army keeps everything going. No one can interrupt his work, no one can call his rule into question.

Daniel 5:28

“Peres: Your kingdom has been divided up and handed over to the Medes and Persians.” * * *

Luke 12:20

“Just then God showed up and said, ‘Fool! Tonight you die. And your barnful of goods—who gets it?’