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DANIEL AND THE REVELATION-Uriah Smith
~The Response of History to the Voice of Prophecy~
Chapter 4 – Nebuchadnezzar’s Decree
The promise was (verse 26) that his
kingdom should be sure unto him. During his
insanity, his son, Evil-merodach, is said to
have reigned as regent in his stead. Daniel’s
interpretation of the dream was doubtless
well understood throughout the palace, and
was probably more or less the subject of
conversation. Hence the return of
Nebuchadnezzar to his kingdom must have
been anticipated, and looked for with interest.
Why he was permitted to make his home in
the open field in so forlorn a condition, instead
of being comfortably cared for by the
attendants of the palace, we are not informed.
It is supposed that he dexterously escaped
from the palace, and eluded all search.
The affliction had its designed effect. The
lesson of humility was learned. He did not
