| Daniel 4:1-7 — Nebuchadnezzar’s Fear
The testimony of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4:1-3 would chronologically fit in best at the conclusion of the chapter. For at the end of the chapter we find Nebuchadnezzar praising God and honoring the King of heaven. He had recognized the truth and justice of God. The first three verses of this chapter express Nebuchadnezzar’s conviction that Daniel’s God is the Most High God, the only God who gives mighty signs and wonders and whose kingdom is eternal. Nebuchadnezzar’s opening statement is actually an outgrowth of the experiences recorded in this chapter.
Nebuchadnezzar’s testimony is very personal as we see in Daniel 4:2, “It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me” (italics added). God is no longer only the God of the Hebrews. The king now testifies to God’s signs, wonders and dominion, which is a testimony of personal acknowledgment. He recognizes that God’s rule is above his rule and that God’s kingdom is above his kingdom. It appears that Nebuchadnezzar had an experience of real faith in the living Heavenly God.
Nebuchadnezzar now begins to recount the story that explains his change of heart. He starts the story by speaking of himself at rest in his palace, contented and prosperous. Everything was going fine for him, but then he had this fearful dream and it terrified him. According to custom he summoned all the wise men of Babylon to interpret the dream. All the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners, who arrived first, were unable to interpret it.
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