Daniel 2:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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:

He changeth

He removeth

He giveth

General references

Job 12:18

Bible References

He changeth

If you don’t tell me the dream, there is one decree for you. You have conspired to tell me something false or fraudulent until the situation changes. So tell me the dream and I will know you can give me its interpretation.”

He will speak words against the Most High and oppress the holy ones of the Most High. He will intend to change religious festivals and laws, and the holy ones will be handed over to him for a time, times, and half a time.

After some years they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North to seal the agreement. She will not retain power, and his strength will not endure. She will be given up, together with her entourage, her father, and the one who supported her during those times.

along with all his reign, his might, and the incidents that affected him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the surrounding lands.

The king consulted the wise men who understood the times,

for it was his normal procedure to confer with experts in law and justice.

He shatters the mighty without an investigation
and sets others in their place.

But I trust in You, Lord;
I say, “You are my God.”

There is an occasion for everything,
and a time for every activity under heaven:

By My great strength and outstretched arm, I made the earth, and the people, and animals on the face of the earth. I give it to anyone I please.

He removeth

This word is by decree of the observers;
the matter is a command from the holy ones.
This is so the living will know
that the Most High is ruler
over the kingdom of men.
He gives it to anyone He wants
and sets the lowliest of men over it.

The Lord brings poverty and gives wealth;
He humbles and He exalts.

He releases the bonds put on by kings
and fastens a belt around their waists.

Do not lift up your horn against heaven
or speak arrogantly.’”

He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the garbage pile

It is by me that kings reign
and rulers enact just law;

He has done a mighty deed with His arm;
He has scattered the proud
because of the thoughts of their hearts;

Then they asked for a king, so God gave them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for 40 years.

And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh:

KING OF KINGS

AND LORD OF LORDS.

He giveth

I have filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft

Your servant is among Your people You have chosen, a people too numerous to be numbered or counted.

God gave Solomon wisdom, very great insight, and understanding as vast as the sand on the seashore.

The whole world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

Above all, may the Lord give you insight and understanding when He puts you in charge of Israel so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.

Now grant me wisdom and knowledge so that I may lead these people, for who can judge this great people of Yours?”

For the Lord gives wisdom;
from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

for I will give you such words

and a wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became God-given wisdom for us—our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.

Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

General references

He releases the bonds put on by kings
and fastens a belt around their waists.