Daniel 4:17
Daniel · Old Testament · Chapter 4
“This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.”Daniel 4:17
What Does Daniel 4:17 Mean?
Daniel 4:17 is found in the book of Daniel, chapter 4, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Daniel 4:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Daniel 2:21“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 4:25“That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.”1 Samuel 2:8“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.”Psalms 75:6“For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.”Acts 7:48“Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,”Jeremiah 27:5“I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me.”Daniel 5:18“O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:”Psalms 113:7“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;”John 19:11“Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.”1 Corinthians 1:28“And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:”Daniel 11:21“And in his estate shall stand up a vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries.”Daniel 4:32“And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.”Exodus 9:16“And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.”Deuteronomy 32:8“When the Most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel.”2 Chronicles 20:6“And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?”Psalms 7:17“I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.”Psalms 83:17“Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:”Psalms 103:19“The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.”Numbers 33:53“And ye shall dispossess the inhabitants of the land, and dwell therein: for I have given you the land to possess it.”Deuteronomy 2:24“Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.”
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