Page 27 - 04 Nebuchadnezzar's Decree

DANIEL AND THE REVELATION-Uriah Smith

~The Response of History to the Voice of Prophecy~

Chapter 4 – Nebuchadnezzar’s Decree
Thus closed the life of this remarkable man.

With all the temptations incident to his

exalted position as king, may we not suppose

that God saw in him honesty of heart,

integrity, and purity of purpose, which he

could use to the glory of his name? Hence his

wonderful dealings with him, all of which

seem to have been designed to wean him from

his false religion, and attach him to the service

of the true God. We have, first, his dream of the

great image, containing such a valuable lesson

for the people of all coming generations.

Secondly, his experience with Shadrach,

Meshach, and Abed-nego in reference to his

golden image, wherein he was again led to an

acknowledgment of the supremacy of the true

God. And lastly, we have the wonderful

incidents recorded in this chapter, showing

the still unceasing efforts of the Lord to bring