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Daniel 2:21

King James Version (KJV)

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Daniel 2:21

Verse 21 of 49

Scripture focus

And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

Daniel 2:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Daniel 2:21

Theological / Devotional

And he. The pronoun is emphatic in the Aramaic. The effect may be shown in the English by the translation, “It is he that changeth,” etc.

Times and the seasons. The two words are almost synonymous. The latter may refer to a more specific point of time; the former seems to stress more the idea of a period of time.

Removeth kings. Here is portrayed the true philosophy of human history. Kings and rulers are ultimately under the direction and control of an almighty Potentate (see Ed 173; see on v. 1 and on ch. 4:17).

Unto the wise. The Lord delights to bestow wisdom upon those who will use it wisely. He did this for Daniel, and He will do it today for every one who trusts fully in Him.

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