Daniel 2:23 | DiscipleDeck

Bible Commentary

Daniel 2:23

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God my fathers,.... His remote ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and more near progenitors, to whom God had made promises, and revealed his secrets in time past, and still continued his favours to Daniel; for which he was abundantly thankful, and owned and confessed the goodness of God to him, and praised him on account of it:who hast given me wisdom and might; or "strength" ; courage and fortitude of mind, to go in to the king when in his fury, to promise to show his dream, and the interpretation of it; and strength of faith in prayer to God to obtain it, and who gave him wisdom to know it: Jacchiades interprets this might of power to save his own life, and the life of others:and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee; for though it was only made known to Daniel, yet it was in consequence of the united prayers of him and his companions, to which he ascribes it; which shows his great modesty and humility, not to attribute it to his own prayer, and the interest he had in God, as a God hearing prayer:for thou hast now made known unto us the king's matter; or "word" ; which he required of the wise men, namely, his dream, and the interpretation of it; this being made known to Daniel, he communicated it to his friends.

atrwbg "fortitudinem", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus; "robur", Piscator.

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Read today's devotional Save my progress

More for Daniel 2:23

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

Daniel 2 — OverviewDaniel 2 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIt was said (ch. i. 17) that Daniel had understanding in dreams; and here we have an early and eminent instance of it, which soon made him famous in the court of Babylon, as Joseph by the same means came to be…Daniel 2 — OverviewDaniel 2 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeDaniel 2:1, Nebuchadnezzar, forgetting his dream, requires it of the Chaldeans, by promises and threatenings; Daniel 2:10, They acknowledging their inability are judged to die; Daniel 2:14, Daniel obtaining some respite…Daniel 2 — OverviewDaniel 2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe subject of this chapter is a dream which Nebuchadnezzar had dreamed, but had forgot; upon which he calls his magicians and astrologers together, to tell him it, and the interpretation of it; threatening them with…Daniel 2:1-49Daniel 2:1-49 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION Daniel 2:1-49Daniel 2:1-49 · The Pulpit CommentaryDANIEL FIRST BECOMES DISTINGUISHED.Daniel 2:14-23Daniel 2:14-23 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWhen the king sent for his wise men to tell them his dream, and the interpretation of it (v. 2), Daniel, it seems, was not summoned to appear among them; the king, though he was highly pleased with him when he…

commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.devotionThe GavelPrayer isn't just asking God for things; it's enforcing what God has already decided. Pick up the gavel today. Stop accepting what Heaven has already forbidden.DiscipleDeck devotionThe Branch and the SapApples don't grow because the branch tries hard; they grow because the branch holds on. Stop striving. Start abiding.DiscipleDeck devotionThe Branch and the SapApples don't grow because the branch tries hard; they grow because the branch holds on. Stop striving. Start abiding.DiscipleDeck devotionThe Three Lights on the ShoreGod doesn't usually shout; He guides. If you are stuck, check your three lights. If they aren't lined up, the safest thing to do is drift; wait and pray. But if they are aligned, stop hesitating. Trust the Captain and pull into the harbor.Discipledeck devotionThe Shut Kitchen and the Open DoorFasting isn't about emptying your stomach; it's about filling your spirit. Try a simple fast next week: Skip one meal (like lunch). Every time you feel a hunger pang during that hour, use it as an alarm clock to pray for someone. Turn down the noise to hear the Signal.Discipledeck devotionThe Throne Room and the Living RoomPrayer isn't a performance; it's a conversation. You don't need a script to talk to your Dad. You don't need big words or a holy voice. You just need to be a child. The King of the Universe is your Father, run to HimDiscipledeck