Daniel 4:28

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Daniel 4:28 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

All this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar.

King James Version KJV

¶ All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.

American Standard Version ASV

All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.

Bible in Basic English BBE

All this came to King Nebuchadnezzar.

Free Bible Version FBV

(However, all this did happen to King Nebuchadnezzar.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

While the worde was in the Kings mouth, a voyce came downe from heauen, saying, O King Nebuchad-nezzar, to thee be it spoken, Thy kingdome is departed from thee,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'All — hath come on Nebuchadnezzar the king.

World English Bible WEB

All this came on the King Nebuchadnezzar.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And while the word was yet in the king’s mouth, a voice came down from heaven: To thee, O king Nabuchodonosor, it is said: Thy kingdom shall pass from thee,

Translation for Translators T4T

But the king refused to stop sinning. So what was predicted in the dream is what happened to him.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 4:28

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Daniel 4:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB ע֗וֹד מִלְּתָ/א֙ בְּ/פֻ֣ם מַלְכָּ֔/א קָ֖ל מִן שְׁמַיָּ֣/א נְפַ֑ל לָ֤/ךְ אָֽמְרִין֙ נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר מַלְכָּ֔/א מַלְכוּתָ֖/ה עֲדָ֥ת מִנָּֽ/ךְ

ע֗וֹד ʻôwd H5751 still Adj

מִלְּתָ/א֙ millâh H4406 word Adj | Art

בְּ/פֻ֣ם pum H6433 mouth Adj | N-ms

מַלְכָּ֔/א melek H4430 king Adj | Art

קָ֖ל qâl H7032 voice Adj

מִן min H4481 from Adj

שְׁמַיָּ֣/א shâmayin H8065 heaven Adj | Art

נְפַ֑ל nᵉphal H5308 to fall Adj

לָ֤/ךְ Adj | Suff

אָֽמְרִין֙ ʼămar H560 to say Adj

נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar H5020 Nebuchadnezzar Adj

מַלְכָּ֔/א melek H4430 king Adj | Art

מַלְכוּתָ֖/ה malkûw H4437 kingdom Adj | Art

עֲדָ֥ת ʻădâʼ H5709 to pass on/over/away Adj

מִנָּֽ/ךְ min H4481 from Adj | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 4:28

ע֗וֹד ʻôwd H5751 "still" Adj

This word also means 'still' or 'yet', but is used in Aramaic parts of the Bible, like in Daniel 4:19. It indicates something continues or happens again.

Definition: still, while, yet Aramaic of od (עוֹד "still" H5750)

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: while. See also: Daniel 4:28.

מִלְּתָ/א֙ millâh H4406 "word" Adj | Art

Similar to H4405, this word means a word, command, or subject. It's used in the Bible to describe what God commands or what people discuss.

Definition: 1) word, thing 1a) word, utterance, command 1b) thing, affair, matter

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: commandment, matter, thing. word. See also: Daniel 2:5; Daniel 4:30; Daniel 7:28.

בְּ/פֻ֣ם pum H6433 "mouth" Adj | N-ms

In biblical Hebrew, this word means the mouth, referring to the physical mouth or speaking figuratively. It is related to the Aramaic word for lip and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: mouth Aramaic of peh (פֶּה ": lip" H6310)

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: mouth. See also: Daniel 4:28; Daniel 7:5; Daniel 7:20.

מַלְכָּ֔/א melek H4430 "king" Adj | Art

Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.

Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king

Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.

קָ֖ל qâl H7032 "voice" Adj

It signifies a voice or sound, like the voice of God speaking to Moses in Exodus 3:4 or the sound of music in Psalm 98:5.

Definition: : voice voice, sound Aramaic of qol (קוֹל ": sound" H6963H)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: sound, voice. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:11.

מִן min H4481 "from" Adj

This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.

Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)

Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.

שְׁמַיָּ֣/א shâmayin H8065 "heaven" Adj | Art

This Aramaic word for heaven is similar to the Hebrew word, referring to the sky and the abode of God. It is used to describe the dwelling place of God in the Bible.

Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible sky 1b) Heaven (as abode of God)

Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: heaven. See also: Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:12; Jeremiah 10:11.

נְפַ֑ל nᵉphal H5308 "to fall" Adj

This Hebrew word also means to fall, and it's used when someone or something drops down. It's found in books like Exodus and Jeremiah, where people fell down to worship or fell into trouble.

Definition: 1) to fall 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall down

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: fall (down), have occasion. See also: Ezra 7:20; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 7:20.

לָ֤/ךְ "" Adj | Suff

אָֽמְרִין֙ ʼămar H560 "to say" Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say or speak, often used when God commands or declares something, as seen in many KJV translations. It is used with great flexibility, including to command, declare, or tell. This word appears in various contexts, including Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: (P'al) to say, to speak, to command, to tell, to relate Aramaic of a.mar (אָמַר "to say" H0559)

Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: command, declare, say, speak, tell. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 3:28; Jeremiah 10:11.

נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar H5020 "Nebuchadnezzar" Adj

Nebuchadnezzar was a king of Babylon who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and is first mentioned in 2 Kings 24:1. He was the father of Belshazzar and is known for capturing Jerusalem and taking Judah captive. His name is Aramaic for may Nebo protect the crown.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.1; father of: Belshazzar (H1112) Aramaic of ne.vu.khad.nets.tsar (נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר, נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר "Nebuchadnezzar" H5019) § Nebuchadnezzar = "may Nebo protect the crown" the great king of Babylon who captured Jerusalem and carried Judah captive

Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Nebuchadnezzar. See also: Ezra 2:1; Daniel 3:19; Daniel 5:18.

מַלְכָּ֔/א melek H4430 "king" Adj | Art

Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.

Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king

Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.

מַלְכוּתָ֖/ה malkûw H4437 "kingdom" Adj | Art

A kingdom refers to the territory or area ruled by a king, like King David's kingdom in Israel. It can also mean the reign or period of time a king is in power. The word is used in the Bible to describe royal authority and dominion.

Definition: 1) royalty, reign, kingdom 1a) royalty, kingship, kingly authority 1b) kingdom 1c) realm (of territory) 1d) reign (of time)

Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, kingly, realm, reign. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 5:7; Daniel 7:27.

עֲדָ֥ת ʻădâʼ H5709 "to pass on/over/away" Adj

This verb means to pass on, remove, or take away something, and is used in various contexts, including the removal of ornaments or the passing away of time. In Genesis 30:35, it describes the removal of goats, and in 2 Kings 23:12, it talks about removing idols.

Definition: 1) to pass on, pass away 1a)(P'al) 1a1) to pass on, pass over 1a2) to pass away 1b) (Aphel) to take away, remove, depose

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: alter, depart, pass (away), remove, take (away). See also: Daniel 2:21; Daniel 6:9; Daniel 7:26.

מִנָּֽ/ךְ min H4481 "from" Adj | Suff

This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.

Study Notes — Daniel 4:28

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Context
Cross References
Daniel 4:28 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:28
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:28
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:28
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:28
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:28
Sermons on Daniel 4:28

Context — The Second Dream Fulfilled

26As for the command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots, your kingdom will be restored to you as soon as you acknowledge that Heaven rules. 27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

28All this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar.

29Twelve months later, as he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, 30the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?”

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Numbers 23:19	God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?
2	Zechariah 1:6	But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? They repented and said, ‘Just as the LORD of Hosts purposed to do to us according to our ways and deeds, so He has done to us.’”
3	Proverbs 10:24	What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
4	Matthew 24:35	Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

Daniel 4:28 Summary

[Daniel 4:28 tells us that everything Daniel had said would happen to King Nebuchadnezzar actually did happen. This shows that God is in control of all things, including the lives of kings and rulers, as seen in Daniel 2:21. The king's experience serves as a reminder that God is patient and warns people before judgment, giving them a chance to repent, just like He did with King Nebuchadnezzar. We can learn from the king's mistakes and remember to always acknowledge God's rule in our lives, as encouraged in Daniel 4:26 and Psalm 103:19.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the phrase 'All this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar' in Daniel 4:28?

This phrase indicates that the events previously described in the chapter, including the warning and the dream, actually occurred in the life of King Nebuchadnezzar, as a fulfillment of Daniel's interpretation (Daniel 4:1-27).

Is Daniel 4:28 a warning or a statement of fact?

Daniel 4:28 is a statement of fact, serving as a conclusion to the preceding narrative, whereas the warning was given in Daniel 4:27, where Daniel urged the king to repent and show mercy to the oppressed, as seen in Proverbs 28:13.

How does Daniel 4:28 relate to the rest of the book of Daniel?

Daniel 4:28 is a pivotal verse in the book of Daniel, as it marks the fulfillment of a divine warning, demonstrating God's sovereignty over human kingdoms, a theme also seen in Daniel 2:21 and Isaiah 46:10.

What can we learn from King Nebuchadnezzar's experience in Daniel 4:28?

We can learn that God is patient and warns people before judgment, giving them a chance to repent, as seen in Daniel 4:27 and 2 Peter 3:9, and that He is sovereign over all human affairs, as stated in Psalm 135:6.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I, like King Nebuchadnezzar, may be ignoring God's warnings in my life, and how can I respond to them?
How does the fact that 'all this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar' encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and providence, as seen in Romans 11:36?
In what ways can I, like Daniel, be a faithful witness to those around me, urging them to repent and turn to God, as seen in Matthew 28:19-20?
What are some areas in my life where I need to acknowledge God's rule, as King Nebuchadnezzar was encouraged to do in Daniel 4:26, and how can I practically do that?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:28

All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar. All that was signified in the dream, his madness, the removal of him from the administration of government, and the brutal life he lived for seven years;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:28

All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar. No JFB commentary on this verse.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:28

Daniel 4:28 All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.Ver. 28. All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar.] Because he repented not, or not thoroughly, as he had been advised, being left of God to his own heart. There is an infallibility in the curses as well as in the promises; they will surely light.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:28

28–33. The fulfilment of the dream.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:28

All this came upon the king Nebuchadnezzar - That is, the threatened judgment came upon him in the form in which it was predicted.

Sermons on Daniel 4:28

	Sermon	Description
	(Sermon Clip) Being Free of Pride by Looking to Jesus by Zac Poonen	This sermon discusses the dangers of pride and the tendency to build 'Babylon' in our lives, churches, and ministries by seeking glory for ourselves rather than giving glory to God
	Daniel - the Lord in the Outworking of History by William Fitch	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Daniel and its themes of God's sovereignty and the victory of faith. The sermon begins by discussing how Daniel and his friends
	A Great Nothing by Thomas Brooks	Thomas Brooks emphasizes that worldly honor and glory are ultimately meaningless, describing them as mere illusions and shadows that lead one away from true fulfillment. He illustr
	The King and the Kingdom by Stephen Kaung	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of the kingdom of God by knowing the character of the king. The character of the king is demonstra
	(Through the Bible) Numbers 21-28 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the speaker uses a football game as an analogy to explain how God sees our lives. He emphasizes that God's purposes remain steadfast and sure, even though it may ap
	The Sure Word of God by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the certainty and fulfillment of God's promises. He uses the example of God's judgment upon Jerusalem to illustrate this point. The preacher
	Jude: Last Days - Balaam 2 by Martin Geehan	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for the love of Christ to be present in the world. He believes that until people have Christ's love in their hearts towards one ano