Daniel 4:4
"I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace:"

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house,.... Being returned from his wars, and having obtained victory over the Egyptians, and other nations, and made himself an universal monarch; and now was in entire rest from all his enemies; enjoying himself in his family, and among his courtiers, and nothing to disturb him from any

quarter. Josephus (b) says this was a little after the history of the former chapter; but it must be many years after that: he reigned forty five years; one year after this dream, it came to pass; it was seven years fulfilling, and he lived after his restoration a year or two; so that this must be about the thirty fifth year of his reign. Bishop Usher (c) and Mr. Whiston (d) place it in the year of the world 3434 A.M., and before Christ 570; and so Dr. Prideaux (e). Mr. Bedford (f) puts it in the year 569: and flourishing in my palace: in health of body, in rigour of mind, abounding with riches; indulging himself in all sensual pleasures; adored by his subjects, caressed by his courtiers, and in fame throughout the whole world: a new palace was built by him, of which Dan 4:30 , being, as Dr. Prideaux (g) says, four times as large as the old one; eight miles in compass; surrounded with three walls; and had hanging gardens in it, he made for his wife. (b) Joseph. Antiqu. l. 10. c. 10. sect. 6. (c) Annales Vet. Test. A. M. 3434. (d) Chronological Tables, cent. 10. (e) Connexion, p. 92. (f) Scripture Chronology, p. 710. (g) Connexion, &c. par. 1, B. 2. p. 102.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (15 words)

H0116 אֲדַיִן
Definition:

the usually Aramaic forms areהֵידֵין, Mandeanהאידין(NöM 207); from [אֱדַי] = Biblical Hebrewאֲזַי(seeאָז) + determ. affixn(as inדִּכֵּן,תַּמָּן; in Sabean = post-positive article; HomChr. § 57:compare the usually Aramaic forms areהֵידֵין, Mandeanהאידין(NöM 207); from [אֱדַי] = Biblical Hebrewאֲזַי(seeאָז) + determ. affixn(as inדִּכֵּן,תַּמָּן; in Sabean = post-positive article; HomChr. § 57:compare

Possible Meanings:
  • then (semantic_range)
  • thereupon (semantic_range)
H5954 עָלל
Definition:

16; withעַלpersonDaniel 2:24; withלְבַיְהֵתּDaniel 6:11,Songs 3feminine singularעללתKt,עַלַּתQrDaniel 5:10;ParticipleעלליןKt,עָלִּיןQr, absoluteDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:8.Haph`elbring in, withקֳדָםperson:P 16; withעַלpersonDaniel 2:24; withלְבַיְהֵתּDaniel 6:11,Songs 3feminine singularעללתKt,עַלַּתQrDaniel 5:10;ParticipleעלליןKt,עָלִּיןQr, absoluteDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:8.Haph`elbring in, withקֳדָםperson:P

Possible Meanings:
  • go (semantic_range)
  • come in (semantic_range)
  • be brought (semantic_range)
H5954 עָלל
Definition:

16; withעַלpersonDaniel 2:24; withלְבַיְהֵתּDaniel 6:11,Songs 3feminine singularעללתKt,עַלַּתQrDaniel 5:10;ParticipleעלליןKt,עָלִּיןQr, absoluteDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:8.Haph`elbring in, withקֳדָםperson:P 16; withעַלpersonDaniel 2:24; withלְבַיְהֵתּDaniel 6:11,Songs 3feminine singularעללתKt,עַלַּתQrDaniel 5:10;ParticipleעלליןKt,עָלִּיןQr, absoluteDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:8.Haph`elbring in, withקֳדָםperson:P

Possible Meanings:
  • go (semantic_range)
  • come in (semantic_range)
  • be brought (semantic_range)
H2749 חַרְטֹם
Definition:

10–11: The חַרְטֹמֵיָּא concede total inability before Nebuchadnezzar’s demand. Their confession, “There is no one on earth who can accomplish the king’s request,” prepares the stage for divine interv 10–11: The חַרְטֹמֵיָּא concede total inability before Nebuchadnezzar’s demand. Their confession, “There is no one on earth who can accomplish the king’s request,” prepares the stage for divine interv

Possible Meanings:
  • magician (semantic_range)
H0826 אַשָּׁף
Definition:

10; plural absoluteאָֽשְׁפִיןDaniel 2:27;Daniel 5:11, emphaticאָֽשְׁפַיָאDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7,15.Topical LexiconIdentity and Social Settingאַשָּׁף (ashshaf, plural ashshaphim) designates a particular 10; plural absoluteאָֽשְׁפִיןDaniel 2:27;Daniel 5:11, emphaticאָֽשְׁפַיָאDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7,15.Topical LexiconIdentity and Social Settingאַשָּׁף (ashshaf, plural ashshaphim) designates a particular

Possible Meanings:
  • conjurer (semantic_range)
  • enchanter (semantic_range)
H3779 כַּשְׂדַּי
Definition:

10; emphaticכשדיאDaniel 5:30Kt (Qrכַּשְׂדָּאָה),כסדיאEzra 5:12Kt (Qrכַּסְדָּאָה); plural absoluteכַּשְׂדָּאִיןEzra 3:8;Ezra 5:11, emphaticכשדיאKt,כַּשְׂדָּאֵיQr,Daniel 2:5,10;Daniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7; —1 10; emphaticכשדיאDaniel 5:30Kt (Qrכַּשְׂדָּאָה),כסדיאEzra 5:12Kt (Qrכַּסְדָּאָה); plural absoluteכַּשְׂדָּאִיןEzra 3:8;Ezra 5:11, emphaticכשדיאKt,כַּשְׂדָּאֵיQr,Daniel 2:5,10;Daniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7; —1

Possible Meanings:
  • Chaldean (semantic_range)
H3779 כַּשְׂדַּי
Definition:

10; emphaticכשדיאDaniel 5:30Kt (Qrכַּשְׂדָּאָה),כסדיאEzra 5:12Kt (Qrכַּסְדָּאָה); plural absoluteכַּשְׂדָּאִיןEzra 3:8;Ezra 5:11, emphaticכשדיאKt,כַּשְׂדָּאֵיQr,Daniel 2:5,10;Daniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7; —1 10; emphaticכשדיאDaniel 5:30Kt (Qrכַּשְׂדָּאָה),כסדיאEzra 5:12Kt (Qrכַּסְדָּאָה); plural absoluteכַּשְׂדָּאִיןEzra 3:8;Ezra 5:11, emphaticכשדיאKt,כַּשְׂדָּאֵיQr,Daniel 2:5,10;Daniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7; —1

Possible Meanings:
  • Chaldean (semantic_range)
H1505 גְּזַר
Definition:

27;Daniel 5:11; emphaticגָָּֽזְרַיָּאDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7(compare Dr.; ArabicRSJPhil. xiii (1885), 781).Hithpe`elPerfect3feminine singularהִתְגְּזֶרֶתDaniel 2:34a stonewas cut out, so׳אִתְג(K§ § 23, 27;Daniel 5:11; emphaticגָָּֽזְרַיָּאDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:7(compare Dr.; ArabicRSJPhil. xiii (1885), 781).Hithpe`elPerfect3feminine singularהִתְגְּזֶרֶתDaniel 2:34a stonewas cut out, so׳אִתְג(K§ § 23,

Possible Meanings:
  • divide (semantic_range)
  • determine (semantic_range)
  • determiners (semantic_range)
H2493 חֵלֶם
Definition:

2dream(ᵑ7Syriac; see Biblical Hebrewחֲלוֺם, √ II.חלם); — absolute׳חDaniel 4:2;Daniel 7:1; emphaticחֶלְמָאDaniel 2:4+; suffixחֶלְמִיDaniel 4:6,מָךְ-Daniel 2:28; pluralחֶלְמִיןDaniel 5:12; —dream, as v 2dream(ᵑ7Syriac; see Biblical Hebrewחֲלוֺם, √ II.חלם); — absolute׳חDaniel 4:2;Daniel 7:1; emphaticחֶלְמָאDaniel 2:4+; suffixחֶלְמִיDaniel 4:6,מָךְ-Daniel 2:28; pluralחֶלְמִיןDaniel 5:12; —dream, as v

H0560 אֲמַר
Definition:

12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul 12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul

Possible Meanings:
  • lamb (semantic_range)
H0576 אֲנָא
Definition:

8;Ezra 6:12;Ezra 7:21in common editions: seeאֲנָהbelowאֲנָהpronoun 1 singularI(= Hebrewאֲנִי, q. v.: Zenjirli, Cilician, Egyptian Aramaicאנךְ(Cooke182; 104; 208; S-Coft), Nabataeanנח. . . (Lzb221);ᵑ7א 8;Ezra 6:12;Ezra 7:21in common editions: seeאֲנָהbelowאֲנָהpronoun 1 singularI(= Hebrewאֲנִי, q. v.: Zenjirli, Cilician, Egyptian Aramaicאנךְ(Cooke182; 104; 208; S-Coft), Nabataeanנח. . . (Lzb221);ᵑ7א

Possible Meanings:
  • ah (semantic_range)
  • now! (semantic_range)
  • we (semantic_range)
  • beseech thee! (semantic_range)
H6925 קֱדָם
Definition:

9+,מָ֑י-Daniel 2:6;קדמיךKt,קֳדָמָךְQr,Daniel 5:23;Daniel 6:23;קֳדָמוֺהִיDaniel 4:5+ (compare Nerabקדמוה, Cooke189); 3 feminine singularקדמיהKt,קֳדָמַהּQr,Daniel 7:7,8,20;קֳדָמֵיהוֺןDaniel 4:4; —1befor 9+,מָ֑י-Daniel 2:6;קדמיךKt,קֳדָמָךְQr,Daniel 5:23;Daniel 6:23;קֳדָמוֺהִיDaniel 4:5+ (compare Nerabקדמוה, Cooke189); 3 feminine singularקדמיהKt,קֳדָמַהּQr,Daniel 7:7,8,20;קֳדָמֵיהוֺןDaniel 4:4; —1befor

Possible Meanings:
  • before (semantic_range)
H6591 פְשַׁר
Definition:

45interpretation(of dream) (compare Biblical Hebrew as loan-word); — construct׳פDaniel 4:3;Daniel 5:15,26;Daniel 7:16; emphaticמִּשְׁרָאDaniel 2:47t. Daniel; +Daniel 4:15;Daniel 4:16Kt (Qrהֵּ֯);הָ֯Dan 45interpretation(of dream) (compare Biblical Hebrew as loan-word); — construct׳פDaniel 4:3;Daniel 5:15,26;Daniel 7:16; emphaticמִּשְׁרָאDaniel 2:47t. Daniel; +Daniel 4:15;Daniel 4:16Kt (Qrהֵּ֯);הָ֯Dan

H3809 לָא
Definition:

38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ 38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ

Possible Meanings:
  • not (semantic_range)
H3046 יְדַע
Definition:

14-15– Local officials “make known” to King Artaxerxes the supposed threat of Jerusalem’s rebuilding.•Ezra 5:8, 5:10, 5:16 – Jewish leaders “make known” the progress of the temple to Darius.•Ezra 7:24 14-15– Local officials “make known” to King Artaxerxes the supposed threat of Jerusalem’s rebuilding.•Ezra 5:8, 5:10, 5:16 – Jewish leaders “make known” the progress of the temple to Darius.•Ezra 7:24

Possible Meanings:
  • cause to know (semantic_range)
  • inform (semantic_range)

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