Daniel · Chapter 2 King James Version

Daniel 2:38

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The Scripture

(38) And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this head of gold.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In this chapter the king of Babylon orders a large golden statue to be thrown into the river, and Daniel interprets the dream, showing that God’s plans are beyond human control. The narrative emphasizes the danger of human pride and the certainty of God’s timing.

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