Dan 2:16-23 | TNotes | STEP | 2:16 The fact that Daniel could go at once to see the king shows his authority and influence. Daniel demonstrated his wisdom and excellent protocol at the royal court by using gentle words to turn away anger (cp. Prov 15:1 ).

a2:16►

bProv 15:1►

c2:17-23►

dPhil 4:6►

eDan 2:20-21►

f2:18►

gExod 34:6-7►

h2:20-23►

i2:23►

j2:21►

k2:29-45►

‏ Daniel 2:16-23

2:16 ^a The fact that Daniel could go at once to see the king shows his authority and influence. Daniel demonstrated his wisdom and excellent protocol at the royal court by using gentle words to turn away anger (cp. Prov 15:1 ^b).
Summary for Dan 2:17-23: 2:17-23 ^c With faith and wisdom, Daniel prayed for God’s intervention (cp. Phil 4:6 ^d). When God answered his prayer, Daniel praised God for giving him wisdom and knowledge (Dan 2:20-21 ^e). The God of heaven produced the dream and its meaning, demonstrating his supremacy over all other gods, including the gods of Babylon.
2:18 ^f Daniel appealed to God’s mercy (see Exod 34:6-7 ^g). God was not obligated to answer Daniel’s prayer, but doing so would accord with his character.
Summary for Dan 2:20-23: 2:20-23 ^h Daniel acknowledged and praised Israel’s God (God of my ancestors, 2:23 ⁱ) as the source of the dream and its interpretation.
2:21 ^j The dream revealed the Lord as the sovereign king of history (see 2:29-45 ^k).