Daniel 2:20-23

God Reveals Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

²⁰ Daniel answered and said:
_k "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,
_l to whom belong wisdom and might.
²¹ _m He changes times and seasons;
_n he removes kings and sets up kings;
_o he gives wisdom to the wise
_o and knowledge to those who have understanding;
²² _p he reveals deep and hidden things;
_p he knows what is in the darkness,
_q and the light dwells with him.
²³ To you, O _r God of my fathers,
_s I give thanks and praise,
for _t you have given me wisdom and might,
and have now made known to me what _u we asked of you,
for you have made known to us the king's matter."

1. Cross References
   1 Chronicles 29:10
   Therefore David blessed the Lord in the presence of all the assembly. And David said: "Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever.
   Psalms 72:18
   Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.
   Psalms 113:2
   Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore!
   Psalms 115:18
   But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and forevermore. Praise the Lord!
   Luke 1:68
   Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people
   
2. Cross References
   Isaiah 28:29
   This also comes from the Lord of hosts; he is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.
   
3. Cross References
   Daniel 2:9
   If you do not make the dream known to me, there is but one sentence for you. You have agreed to speak lying and corrupt words before me till the times change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can show me its interpretation.
   Daniel 7:25
   He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time.
   
4. Cross References
   Daniel 4:17
   The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, the decision by the word of the holy ones, to the end that the living may know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men.
   Daniel 5:20
   But when his heart was lifted up and his spirit was hardened so that he dealt proudly, he was brought down from his kingly throne, and his glory was taken from him.
   Job 12:18
   He looses the bonds of kings and binds a waistcloth on their hips.
   Psalms 75:7
   But it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.
   Romans 13:1
   Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
   
5. Cross References
   Daniel 1:17
   As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
   
6. Cross References
   Daniel 1:17
   As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
   
7. Cross References
   Job 12:22
   He uncovers the deeps out of darkness and brings deep darkness to light.
   Psalms 25:14
   The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.
   Psalms 139:12
   Even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you.
   Amos 4:13
   For behold, he who forms the mountains and creates the wind, and declares to man what is his thought, who makes the morning darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth - the Lord, the God of hosts, is his name!
   Hebrews 4:13
   And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
   
8. Cross References
   Job 12:22
   He uncovers the deeps out of darkness and brings deep darkness to light.
   Psalms 25:14
   The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.
   Psalms 139:12
   Even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you.
   Amos 4:13
   For behold, he who forms the mountains and creates the wind, and declares to man what is his thought, who makes the morning darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth - the Lord, the God of hosts, is his name!
   Hebrews 4:13
   And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
   
9. Cross References
   1 Timothy 6:16
   Who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.
   James 1:17
   Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
   1 John 1:5
   This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
   John 1:4 - 5
   In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
   
10. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 26:7
    Then we cried to the Lord, the God of our fathers, and the Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression.
    1 Chronicles 12:17
    David went out to meet them and said to them, "If you have come to me in friendship to help me, my heart will be joined to you; but if to betray me to my adversaries, although there is no wrong in my hands, then may the God of our fathers see and rebuke you.
    1 Chronicles 29:18
    O Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep forever such purposes and thoughts in the hearts of your people, and direct their hearts toward you.
    
11. Cross References
    Daniel 6:10
    When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house where he had windows in his upper chamber open toward Jerusalem. He got down on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously.
    
12. Cross References
    Daniel 2:20
    Daniel answered and said: "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might.
    Daniel 1:17
    As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
    
13. Cross References
    Daniel 2:18
    And told them to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions might not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.