Daniel 4:34
Daniel 4:34 in Multiple Translations
But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:
And at the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth for ever; for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom from generation to generation;
And at the end of the days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifting up my eyes to heaven, got back my reason, and, blessing the Most High, I gave praise and honour to him who is living for ever, whose rule is an eternal rule and whose kingdom goes on from generation to generation.
Once the time had passed, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven and my sanity returned to me. I blessed and praised the Most High and worshiped the One who lives forever. His rule is an eternal rule, and his kingdom lasts for all generations.
Now therefore I Nebuchad-nezzar prayse and extoll and magnifie the King of heauen, whose workes are all trueth, and his wayes iudgement, and those that walke in pride, he is able to abase.
'And at the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, mine eyes to the heavens have lifted up, and mine understanding unto me returneth, and the Most High I have blessed, and the Age-during Living One I have praised and honoured, whose dominion [is] a dominion age-during, and His kingdom with generation and generation;
At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me; and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom from generation to generation.
And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:
Therefore I Nabuchodonosor do now praise, and magnify, and glorify the King of heaven: because all his works are true, and his ways judgments, and them that walk in pride he is able to abase.
“After those seven years ended, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up toward heaven, and I acknowledged that what God said was true. Then I could think correctly again. I praised and worshiped the Supreme God, and I honored him, the one who lives forever. He rules forever; his kingdom will never end.
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Study Notes — Daniel 4:34
- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 4:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:34
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:34
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:34
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:34
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:34
- Sermons on Daniel 4:34
Context — Nebuchadnezzar Restored
34But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
35All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” 36At the same time my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne, and surpassing greatness was added to me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 4:10 | the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying: |
| 2 | Jeremiah 10:10 | But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. |
| 3 | Daniel 12:7 | And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.” |
| 4 | Psalms 145:13 | Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions. |
| 5 | Daniel 2:44 | In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever. |
| 6 | Daniel 4:32 | You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.” |
| 7 | Daniel 6:26 | I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. |
| 8 | Daniel 4:26 | As for the command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots, your kingdom will be restored to you as soon as you acknowledge that Heaven rules. |
| 9 | Daniel 5:21 | He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes. |
| 10 | Luke 1:33 | and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” |
Daniel 4:34 Summary
[Daniel 4:34 tells us that after Nebuchadnezzar looked up to heaven, his sanity was restored, and he praised the Most High, acknowledging God's eternal dominion and kingdom. This shows us the importance of humility and recognizing God's sovereignty in our lives, similar to what is taught in Proverbs 3:6. By looking to God and acknowledging His rule, we can find restoration and peace, just like Nebuchadnezzar did. This verse reminds us that God's kingdom endures forever, and we should seek to honor and glorify Him in our lives, as encouraged in 1 Chronicles 16:31.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Nebuchadnezzar's sanity at the end of the seven years?
At the end of the seven years, Nebuchadnezzar's sanity was restored to him as he looked up to heaven and acknowledged the Most High, as seen in Daniel 4:34 and also referenced in Daniel 4:32 where it was prophesied that he would acknowledge the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind.
Why did Nebuchadnezzar praise the Most High after his sanity was restored?
Nebuchadnezzar praised the Most High because he recognized God's dominion is everlasting and His kingdom endures from generation to generation, as stated in Daniel 4:34, which is similar to what is expressed in Psalm 103:19 that God's kingdom rules over all.
What can we learn from Nebuchadnezzar's experience about God's sovereignty?
From Nebuchadnezzar's experience, we learn that God's sovereignty is absolute, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth, as mentioned in Daniel 4:35, which aligns with the teachings in Romans 9:21 that God has the right to do as He wills with His creation.
How did Nebuchadnezzar's perspective change after his experience?
After his experience, Nebuchadnezzar's perspective changed as he came to acknowledge and honor the Most High, recognizing God's eternal dominion and kingdom, which is a significant shift from his previous pride and arrogance, as seen in the contrast between Daniel 4:30 and Daniel 4:34.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to acknowledge God's sovereignty and dominion?
- How can I, like Nebuchadnezzar, learn to praise and glorify God even in the midst of challenging circumstances?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of God's everlasting dominion to my daily life and decisions?
- What does it mean for me to 'look up to heaven' and seek God's perspective in my life, as Nebuchadnezzar did in Daniel 4:34?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:34
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:34
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:34
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:34
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:34
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:34
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:34
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:34
Sermons on Daniel 4:34
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How to Approach Biblical - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince emphasizes the importance of understanding the sovereignty, majesty, and justice of God to receive biblical prophecy. It highlights God's perfect justic |
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(Daniel) the Kings Experience by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of King Nebuchadnezzar from the book of Daniel. The preacher highlights how God took a definite action in the king's life, breakin |
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Knowing God as Our Father - Inwardly (Tamil) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing God as our Father and understanding His sovereignty. It highlights the significance of being filled with the Holy Spirit to truly e |
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No Room for Vanity and Pride by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the fleeting nature of human achievements and the vanity of worldly success, drawing from Psalms 39 and the story of King Nebuchadnezzar. It highlights the i |
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Life Lessons From the Life of Jonah by Israel Wayne | This sermon delves into the sovereignty of God through the life lessons of Jonah, exploring the questions God asks individuals to challenge their assumptions and understand His nat |
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Luke 14:11 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the principle that true exaltation comes through humility, as demonstrated by Jesus during a dinner at a Pharisee's house. Observing the guests vying for pla |
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(Revelation) the Importance of the Book by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher describes a vision of the heavenly throne room. He envisions four beasts representing different faces, including a lion and an ox. The preacher also me |






