Daniel 4:31 - Forerunner Commentary

Daniel 4:31

29 At the end of the twelve months he was walking¹ about the royal palace of Babylon.

30 The king ^aspoke, saying, “Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for a royal dwelling by my mighty power and for the honor of my majesty?”

31 ^aWhile the word was still in the king’s mouth, ^ba voice fell from heaven: “King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: the kingdom has departed from you!

32 And ^athey shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. They shall make you eat grass like oxen; and seven¹ times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses.”

33 That very hour the word was fulfilled concerning Nebuchadnezzar; he was driven from men and ate grass like oxen; his body was wet with the dew of heaven till his hair had grown like eagles’ feathers and his nails like birds’ claws.

Nebuchadnezzar Praises God

34 And ^aat the end of the time I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me; and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him ^bwho lives forever:
For His dominion is ^can everlasting dominion,
And His kingdom is from generation to generation.

35 ^aAll the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing;
^bHe does according to His will in the army of heaven
And among the inhabitants of the earth.
^cNo one can restrain His hand
Or say to Him, ^d“What have You done?”

36 At the same time my reason returned to me, ^aand for the glory of my kingdom, my honor and splendor returned to me. My counselors and nobles resorted to me, I was ^brestored to my kingdom, and excellent majesty was ^cadded to me.

37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, ^apraise and extol and honor the King of heaven, ^ball of whose works are truth, and His ways justice. ^cAnd those who walk in pride He is able to put down.

Verse Comparison: Daniel 4:31

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American Standard Version
While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, `saying', O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken: The kingdom is departed from thee:

Amplified® Bible
While the words were still in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: The kingdom has departed from you,

Contemporary English Version
But before I could finish speaking, a voice from heaven interrupted: King Nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom is no longer yours.

Darby English Version
While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from the heavens: King Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken: The kingdom is departed from thee;

Good News Bible
Before the words were out of his mouth, a voice spoke from heaven, "King Nebuchadnezzar, listen to what I say! Your royal power is now taken away from you.

King James Version
While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.

New American Standard Bible
"While the word {was} in the king's mouth, a voice came from heaven, {saying,} `King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared: sovereignty has been removed from you,

New International Version
The words were still on his lips when a voice came from heaven, "This is what is decreed for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you.

New King James Version
While the word was still in the king's mouth, a voice fell from heaven: "King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: the kingdom has departed from you!

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"While the word became uttered in the king's mouth, a voice came from heaven, saying, 'King Nebuchadnezzar, to you I declare: I will remove your sovereignty from you,

Revised Standard Version
While the words were still in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, "O King Nebuchadnez'zar, to you it is spoken: The kingdom has departed from you,

Young's Literal Translation
`While the word is `in' the king's mouth a voice from the heavens hath fallen: To thee they are saying: O Nebuchadnezzar the king, the kingdom hath passed from thee,

New English Translation
While these words were still on the king’s lips,¹ a voice came down from heaven: “It is hereby announced to you,² King Nebuchadnezzar, that your kingdom has been removed from you!

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