Daniel 4:29 kjv
At the end of twelve months he walked in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon.
Daniel 4:29 nkjv
At the end of the twelve months he was walking about the royal palace of Babylon.
Daniel 4:29 niv
Twelve months later, as the king was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon,
Daniel 4:29 esv
At the end of twelve months he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon,
Daniel 4:29 nlt
Twelve months later he was taking a walk on the flat roof of the royal palace in Babylon.
Daniel 4 29 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dan 4:34 | And at the end of the days... blessed the Most High... | Direct Parallel Narrative |
| Ps 90:2 | Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth... | Eternal God |
| Ps 22:4 | But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. | Holiness of God |
| Ps 103:19 | The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. | Divine Sovereignty |
| Isa 45:5 | I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: | Unique God |
| John 10:29 | My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. | God's Possession |
| Acts 4:24 | And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God which hast made heaven and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: | God as Creator |
| Acts 17:28 | For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. | God as Sustainer |
| 1 Chron 29:11 | Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head over all. | Divine Kingdom & Power |
| Phil 2:10 | That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; | Universal Submission |
| Rom 11:36 | For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. | All things from God |
| Ps 37:23 | The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. | Divine Guidance |
| Job 40:9 | Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? | God's Majesty vs Man |
| Jer 23:24 | Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD. | Omnipresence of God |
| 2 Chron 20:6 | And said, Oh LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rule not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and are not in thine hand power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee? | God's Rule over Nations |
| Neh 9:6 | Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee. | God as Creator & Preserver |
| Ps 8:3-4 | When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? | Man's Place vs God's Creation |
| Matt 6:10 | Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. | Kingdom & Will of God |
| Luke 1:52 | He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. | God's Exalting/Abasing |
| Ps 145:13 | Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. | Everlasting Kingdom |
Daniel 4 verses
Daniel 4 29 Meaning
This verse marks the culmination of Nebuchadnezzar's seven-year period of madness and degradation. After this time, his understanding returned, and he lifted his eyes to heaven. The immediate meaning is the restoration of Nebuchadnezzar's sanity and his recognition of God's supreme authority. It signifies his acknowledgment that his dominion and power, as well as his affliction, originated from the Most High.
Daniel 4 29 Context
This verse occurs at the end of a dramatic narrative where King Nebuchadnezzar experiences a period of madness, reduced to living like an animal. This divine judgment was a consequence of his pride and defiance, specifically his boasting about his achievements and attributing them to his own power. Daniel had previously interpreted a dream for Nebuchadnezzar, warning him of this impending downfall and advising repentance. The period of seven years symbolizes a complete cycle or a divinely appointed time. Upon its completion, Nebuchadnezzar’s faculties are restored, and he outwardly acknowledges God’s supreme power.
Daniel 4 29 Word Analysis
"At the end": Marks the completion of a designated time.
"of the days": Refers to a specific period, in this case, the seven years of punishment.
"I lifted": A conscious act of perception and awareness returning.
"mine eyes": Signifies the return of sight and cognitive function.
"unto heaven": Indicates the focus shifting from earthly matters to the divine realm.
"and mine understanding": Represents the return of mental clarity and reason.
"returned unto me": Signifies the complete restoration of his mental state.
"and I blessed": An act of acknowledging and praising God.
"the most High": A divine title emphasizing God's ultimate supremacy.
"and I honored": To give reverence and respect to God.
"him that liveth for ever": Highlights God's eternal nature.
"whose dominion": Refers to God's everlasting and sovereign rule.
"is an everlasting dominion": Underscores the perpetual nature of God's kingdom.
"and his kingdom": The sphere of God's authority and rule.
"is from everlasting to everlasting": Emphasizes God's rule transcends all time, both past and future.
Group Analysis: "I lifted mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me": This phrase represents a profound spiritual awakening. The lifting of eyes to heaven is a posture of worship and recognition of a higher power, moving beyond self-absorption. The return of understanding signifies the divine restoration of Nebuchadnezzar's intellect, enabling him to perceive truth.
Group Analysis: "blessed the most High, and I honored him that liveth for ever; whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from everlasting to everlasting": This is a confession of faith. Blessing and honoring God acknowledge His intrinsic worth and sovereign rule. The descriptors "Most High," "liveth for ever," and "everlasting dominion" all point to God’s eternal, unshakeable, and supreme authority over all creation.
Daniel 4 29 Bonus Section
Nebuchadnezzar's story parallels in principle, though not in exact detail, the prophetic pattern of kings or nations being humbled and exalted by God, as seen with Pharaoh in Exodus and the prophecies against various nations in Isaiah and Ezekiel. The explicit naming of "the Most High" (Elyon in Aramaic) is significant, reflecting a specific Canaanite deity later integrated into Israel's understanding of Yahweh, and later, it becomes a title of supreme reverence for the God of Israel as supreme over all other deities. The seven years are not specified as a literal calendar measure but likely represent a complete or full period of divine appointed judgment.
Daniel 4 29 Commentary
Nebuchadnezzar's experience serves as a powerful illustration of divine discipline and the transformative power of humility. God's judgment is not arbitrary but a response to sin, particularly pride. The king’s eventual restoration is conditional upon his repentance and recognition of God’s sovereignty. The verse emphasizes that true wisdom and understanding are gifts from God, and acknowledgment of His eternal, supreme reign is the foundation of worship and righteous living. It highlights that no earthly power or accomplishment is truly self-generated; all originate from the Creator.