Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.
What does Daniel 2:48 mean?
It is our business to direct attention to the Lord, as the Author and Giver of every good gift. Many have thoughts of the Divine power and majesty, who do not think of serving God themselves.
Key themes
HopeWisdomGraceExile
Read with
Keep this verse inside Daniel 2:46-49 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- Babylon Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
- Daniel Person
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God is my judge, or judge of God. (1. ) David’s second son, “born unto him in Hebron, of Abigail the Carmelitess” ( 1 Chr. 3:1 ). He is called also Chileab ( 2 Sam. 3:3 ).