And Daniel’s harmless night in the lions’ den convinced Darius that the God of Daniel, “. The demise of Babylon and Belshazzar were the Lord’s doing (Dan. those who walk in pride he is able to humble” (Dan. The proud tyrant did Jehovah make “to lie down in green pastures.” After which, Nebuchadnezzer confessed, “. The Lord intervened to save the three Hebrew youths, although the most powerful man in the world had ordered their execution (Dan. By divine direction, Daniel told and interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, which was a testimony of what God would do in history (Dan. In the first six chapters of the book, Daniel and friends appeared healthier than the other chosen youths, though they subsisted on a meager diet, refusing to compromise their convictions (Dan. 24:15) - recorded selective events to demonstrate the truth that God is in control. Daniel, the prophet - in that way Jesus Christ referred to him (Matt. 27).īabylonian Captivity furnished the context for this great message.

Likewise, all who live with a disregard for the Most High God are found wanting (v. He was, therefore, weighed in the balances. Belshazzar knew this, but he disregarded the hard-learned lesson of Nebuchadnezzar (v. “The Most High God rules the kingdom of mankind and sets over it whom he will” (Dan.

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