Daniel 4:18
"“‘The sentence is by the decree of the watchers and the demand by the word of the holy ones, to the intent that the living may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will, and sets up over it the lowest of men.’"
Key Reflection
In Daniel 4:18, Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges that the dream and its interpretation are decrees from heavenly beings, specifically the "watchers" and "holy ones." This divine revelation underscores that the Most High governs human affairs, granting kingdoms to whom He pleases and elevating even those of lowly station. Such a message was not only intended as a warning to Nebuchadnezzar but also served as a broader statement about the sovereignty of God over all nations.
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