The Inner Meaning of the Prophets and Psalms # 175
175. Internal Meaning of Daniel, Chapter 4
1-3 [See above, end of chapter 3.] (11)
It is foretold what Babylon will be, and whither their mind was moved. (2, 2)
4-7 This was not known to those who were Babylon. (2)
8-9 It was known to those who were of the Lord's church. (2)
10-12 They purposed to have dominion over heaven and the church when that religion should extend over much territory. (2)
13-14 Then they would no longer have any goods and truths of heaven and the church. (2)
15-17 Nevertheless the Word would remain with them, although perverted. (2)
18-19 Then those who were of the Lord's church perceived what those of the Babylonish religion were interiorly, and how far they wished to extend their dominion. (11)
20-33 They were so stupid in respect to the truths and goods of the church, as to be no longer men, and this fact was confirmed from heaven, where they were seen to be such. (2)
34-37 They feared as yet to extend their dominion over heaven and the church, but acknowledged the Lord before those who were under obedience to them. (2)
Daniel 4:34-37
34
At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored him who lives forever; for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom from generation to generation.
35
All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or ask him, What are you doing?
36
At the same time my understanding returned to me; and for the glory of my kingdom, my majesty and brightness returned to me; and my counselors and my lords sought to me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent greatness was added to me.
37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those who walk in pride he is able to abase.
