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44 And in the days of these kings athe God of heaven will set up a kingdom bwhich shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; cit shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.  
45 aInasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold—the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure.”  

Daniel and His Friends Promoted

46 aThen King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, prostrate before Daniel, and commanded that they should present an offering band incense to him.  
47 The king answered Daniel, and said, “Truly ayour God is the God of bgods, the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, since you could reveal this secret.”  
48 aThen the king promoted Daniel band gave him many great gifts; and he made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and cchief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.  
49 Also Daniel petitioned the king, aand he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego over the affairs of the province of Babylon; but Daniel bsat in the gate of the king. 
Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Daniel 2:46

fell upon . . . face, and worshipped Daniel—worshipping God in the person of Daniel. Symbolical of the future prostration of the world power before Messiah and His kingdom (Philippians 2:10). As other servants of God refused such honors (Acts 10:25-26; Acts 14:13-15; Revelation 22:8-9) would not taste defiled food, nor give up prayer to God at the cost of his life (Daniel 6:7, Daniel 6:10), it seems likely that Daniel rejected the proffered divine honors. The word "answered" (Daniel 2:47) implies that Daniel had objected to these honors; and in compliance with his objection, "the king answered, Of a truth, your God is a God of gods." Daniel had disclaimed all personal merit in Daniel 2:30, giving God all the glory (compare Daniel 2:45).

commanded . . . sweet odours—divine honors (Ezra 6:10). It is not said his command was executed.


 
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