Berean Study bible
This decision is the decree of the watchers,
the verdict declared by the holy ones,
(Same language as Enoch.)
so that the living will know that
the Most High rules over
the kingdom of mankind
and gives it to whom He wishes,
setting over it the lowliest of men.’
"God's Sovereignty
Recognize that God is in control of all earthly kingdoms and leaders. This truth should bring comfort and assurance, especially in times of political uncertainty.
(Recognize that God is in control of
all of his "Spiritual kingdom" as well
and will appoint "rulers"
AS HE SEES FIT
for it as well.
Seems obvious enough a statement to make
but they forgot it back in the day
(See: Numbers 16)
just like we seem to have have now.)
"Humility Before God
Nebuchadnezzar's account is a cautionary tale about pride. We must remain humble, acknowledging that any position or power we hold is granted by God."
(Remain humble before God.
Not a problem...)
"Divine Justice
Trust in God's perfect justice. He appoints leaders according to His purposes, even when we do not understand His reasons."
("gives it to whom He wishes,
setting over it the lowliest of men."
So that you will know it is from him.)
"Role of Angels
Understand the role of angelic beings as messengers and executors of God's will, reminding us of the unseen spiritual realm that influences earthly events.
(The "watchers" of the Divine Council
were not angels,
They are of a higher classification than that
and yet they were were not created immortal:
1) Psalms 82:1
God standeth in the congregation of the mighty;
he judgeth among the gods.
(That he created, this is not polytheism)
That is not
the entirety of the innumerable
"Heavenly Host" (angels)
2) Psalms 82:7
7 But ye shall die like men,
and fall like one of the princes.
The ones that rebelled that is
that is who is being addressed here.
Higher than angels,
not merely messengers
not created eternal
=
Not Angels.
Pretty simple.
"Purpose of Revelation
The revelation to Nebuchadnezzar serves to teach that God desires all people to recognize His authority and submit to His rule.
"...setting over it the lowliest of men."
- God delights in exalting the humble
1 Samuel 2:7-8, Luke 1:52
7 The Lord maketh poor,
and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and he hath set the world upon them.
(See also: Revelation 3:21
"To the one who is victorious,
I will give the right to sit with me on my throne,
just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne."
Luke 1:52
52 He hath put down
the mighty from their seats,
(Seems to allude to Psalm 82)
and exalted them of low degree.
- He can raise up an obscure shepherd (David),
a hesitant farmer (Gideon),
or even a repentant former idolater
(Nebuchadnezzar after his humbling)
to positions of influence.
("Well, just not you two these days
in these perilous times were living in"
Seems like the world has been trying
to tell me and honey just that
for years on end now.
Well ya know what?
Maybe God got a different idea.)
"The phrase exposes
human merit as irrelevant;
leadership is a divine assignment,
not a reward for greatness."
"...and gives it to whom He wishes
- Divine sovereignty extends to the specific choice of rulers
(Proverbs 8:15-16; John 19:11; Romans 13:1).
My addition follows:
PEOPLE FORGET:
Romans 13:1–2 :
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist
shall receive to themselves damnation."
It applies to ecclesiastical authorities as well
(Think "dignities"
See: 2 Peter 2:10 and Jude 1:8
And if you don't think so?
Then go ask Korah.
28 And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the Lord hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.
29 If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then the Lord hath not sent me.
30 But if the Lord make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the Lord.
31 And it came to pass, as he had made an end of speaking all these words, that the ground clave asunder that was under them:
32 And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.
33 They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation.
Cause everybody just gets
divine revelations and enlightenment
all the time right?
See:
Monday, February 9, 2026
Bible verses that should have been cross-referenced...
Im gonna tell you right now
I 100% despise
lackadaisical or superficial
"faith".
CAUSE IT AINT.
And I am in good company
with that statement.
"I will
VIOLENTLY
EJECT THEE
from my mouth."
SO
"ALL IN"
or get out...
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