Daniel 4:29 Study Bible: At the end of twelve months he was walking in the royal palace of Babylon.

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Twelve months later, as he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon,

Twelve months later,

God allowed Nebuchadnezzar a full year after Daniel’s warning to turn from his pride and practice righteousness. The delay showed patience, but the king did not change.

2Ki 4:16 And Elisha declared, “At this time next year…
2Sa 11:1 In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war,…
Ecc 8:11 When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed…

as he was walking on the roof

From the elevated palace roof, Nebuchadnezzar could look over the city and its defenses, temples, gardens, and building projects. The setting exposed the pride that filled his heart.

2Sa 11:2 One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around…
Act 10:9 The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were…
Deu 22:8 If you build a new house, construct a railing around…

of the royal palace of Babylon,

Babylon was the center of Nebuchadnezzar’s empire and a monument to his military success and extensive construction. Its splendor became the occasion for the king to claim glory for himself rather than acknowledge that his kingdom had been given by God.

Dan 5:5 At that moment the fingers of a human hand appeared…
Dan 5:30 That very night Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans was slain,
Isa 13:19 And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms,…

Persons / Places / Events

1. Nebuchadnezzar
The king of Babylon, known for his pride and the grandeur of his kingdom. His experiences in Daniel 4 highlight the consequences of pride and the sovereignty of God.

2. Babylon
The capital city of the Babylonian Empire, renowned for its impressive architecture and wealth. It symbolizes human achievement and pride in this context.

3. The Royal Palace
The setting of this verse, representing the height of Nebuchadnezzar's power and the focal point of his pride.

4. The Roof
A place of reflection and observation, where Nebuchadnezzar contemplates his achievements, leading to his downfall due to pride.

5. Twelve Months Later
This time frame indicates a period of grace given by God for Nebuchadnezzar to repent, which he fails to do.

Teaching Points

The Danger of Pride
Pride can lead to a downfall, as seen in Nebuchadnezzar's life. We must guard our hearts against it and remain humble before God.

God's Sovereignty
God's control over kingdoms and rulers is evident. We should trust in His sovereignty over our lives and circumstances.

The Opportunity for Repentance
The twelve-month period shows God's patience and willingness to give us time to repent. We should not delay in turning back to God.

Reflection and Self-Examination
Like Nebuchadnezzar on the roof, we should regularly examine our lives and achievements, ensuring we give glory to God rather than ourselves.

The Consequences of Ignoring God's Warnings
Ignoring God's warnings can lead to severe consequences. We should heed His guidance and correction in our lives.

Bible Study Questions

1. What does Nebuchadnezzar's experience teach us about the dangers of pride, and how can we apply this lesson in our daily lives?

2. How does the setting of Babylon and the royal palace reflect the themes of human achievement and divine sovereignty?

3. In what ways does the twelve-month period before Nebuchadnezzar's downfall demonstrate God's patience and grace?

4. How can we ensure that we are giving glory to God for our achievements rather than falling into the trap of self-exaltation?

5. What are some practical steps we can take to heed God's warnings and avoid the consequences of pride, as illustrated in Nebuchadnezzar's account?

Connections to Other Scriptures

Proverbs 16:18
This verse warns that pride precedes destruction, directly relating to Nebuchadnezzar's experience.

Isaiah 14:12-15
The fall of Lucifer due to pride parallels Nebuchadnezzar's account, emphasizing the dangers of exalting oneself.

James 4:6
This New Testament verse highlights that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, a principle evident in Nebuchadnezzar's account.

Sermons

Moments, of Astonishment	Joseph Parker, D.D.	Daniel 4:19-37
Daniel's Counsel	Thoreau Coleman.	Daniel 4:27-37
The Valley of Humiliation	W. White.	Daniel 4:27-37
Revelation in the World of Soul	H.T. Robjohns	Daniel 4:28-37
The Sudden Collapse of Pride	J.D. Davies	Daniel 4:29-33

People

Belteshazzar, Daniel, Jonah, Nebuchadnezzar

Places

Babylon

Topics

Babylon, Kingdom, Later, Months, Palace, Roof, Royal, Twelve, Walked, Walking

Dictionary of Bible Themes

Daniel 4:29

4978 year
5506 roof

Daniel 4:1-37

1443 revelation, OT

Daniel 4:19-33

Daniel 4:24-32

Daniel 4:28-30

Daniel 4:28-37

Daniel 4:29-30

     5437   palaces
     5478   property, houses
     5776   achievement
     5793   arrogance

Daniel 4:29-31

1194 glory, divine and human

Daniel 4:29-32

5457 power, human
8821 self-indulgence

Library

The Life of Mr. Andrew Melvil.
Mr. Melvil, after finishing his classical studies, went abroad, and taught, for some time, both at Poictiers in France, and at Geneva. He returned to Scotland in July 1574, after having been absent from his native country near ten years. Upon his return, the learned Beza, in a letter to the general assembly of the church of Scotland, said, "That the greatest token of affection the kirk of Geneva could show to Scotland, was, that they had suffered themselves to be spoiled of Mr. Andrew Melvil." Soon …
John Howie—Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies)

Human Government.
Human governments a part of the moral government of God. In the discussion of this subject I will,-- I. Inquire into the ultimate end of God in creation. We have seen in former lectures, that God is a moral agent, the self-existent and supreme; and is therefore himself, as ruler of all, subject to, and observant of, moral law in all his conduct. That is, his own infinite intelligence must affirm that a certain course of willing is suitable, fit, and right in him. This idea, or affirmation, is law …
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology

Epistle xxxi. To Phocas, Emperor .
To Phocas, Emperor [218] . Gregory to Phocas Augustus. Glory to God in the highest who, according as it is written, changes times, and transfers kingdoms, seeing that He has made apparent to all what He vouchsafed to speak by His prophet, That the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will (Dan. iv. 17). For in the incomprehensible dispensation of Almighty God there are alternate controlments of mortal life; and sometimes, when the sins of many are to be smitten, …
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great

The Teaching of Matthew 13 Proves that no Era of Millennial Blessing Precedes Christ's Second Advent.
In Matt. 13 we have the record of seven parables--the number of completeness--which our Lord uttered consecutively. These parables are prophetic in their significance and scope. They deal with conditions which are to obtain here during the time of our Lord's absence. They are concerned with the visible profession of Christianity and they look forward to the closing scenes of the present dispensation. As there is much in them upon which we cannot now comment at length we shall content ourselves with …
Arthur W. Pink—The Redeemer's Return

And the Fame of Antony came Even unto Kings. ...
81. And the fame of Antony came even unto kings. For Constantine Augustus, and his sons Constantius and Constans the Augusti wrote letters to him, as to a father, and begged an answer from him. But he made nothing very much of the letters, nor did he rejoice at the messages, but was the same as he had been before the Emperors wrote to him. But when they brought him the letters he called the monks and said, Do not be astonished if an emperor writes to us, for he is a man; but rather wonder that God …
Athanasius—Select Works and Letters or Athanasius

Third Sunday after Trinity Humility, Trust, Watchfulness, Suffering
Text: 1 Peter 5, 5-11. 5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; 7 casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 whom withstand stedfast …
Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. III

The Power of God
The next attribute is God's power. Job 9:19. If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong.' In this chapter is a magnificent description of God's power. Lo, he is strong.' The Hebrew word for strong signifies a conquering, prevailing strength. He is strong.' The superlative degree is intended here; viz., He is most strong. He is called El-shaddai, God almighty. Gen 17:7. His almightiness lies in this, that he can do whatever is feasible. Divines distinguish between authority and power. God has both. …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

That for the Most Part the Occupation of Government Dissipates the Solidity of the Mind.
Often the care of government, when undertaken, distracts the heart in divers directions; and one is found unequal to dealing with particular things, while with confused mind divided among many. Whence a certain wise man providently dissuades, saying, My son, meddle not with many matters (Ecclus. xi. 10); because, that is, the mind is by no means collected on the plan of any single work while parted among divers. And, when it is drawn abroad by unwonted care, it is emptied of the solidity of inward …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great

King of Kings and Lord of Lords
And He hath on His vesture and on His thigh a name written, K ING OF K INGS AND L ORD OF L ORDS T he description of the administration and glory of the Redeemer's Kingdom, in defiance of all opposition, concludes the second part of Messiah Oratorio. Three different passages from the book of Revelation are selected to form a grand chorus, of which Handel's title in this verse is the close --a title which has been sometimes vainly usurped by proud worms of this earth. Eastern monarchs, in particular, …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2

Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &C.
Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &c. [1273] Seeing the chief end of all religion is to redeem men from the spirit and vain conversation of this world and to lead into inward communion with God, before whom if we fear always we are accounted happy; therefore all the vain customs and habits thereof, both in word and deed, are to be rejected and forsaken by those who come to this fear; such as taking off the hat to a man, the bowings and cringings of the body, and such other salutations of that …
Robert Barclay—Theses Theologicae and An Apology for the True Christian Divinity

Destruction of Jerusalem Foretold.
^A Matt. XXIV. 1-28; ^B Mark XIII. 1-23; ^C Luke XXI. 5-24. ^a 1 And Jesus went out from the temple [leaving it to return no more], and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him ^b as he went forth ^a to show him the buildings of the temple. ^b one of his disciples saith unto him, Teacher, behold, what manner of stones and what manner of buildings! ^c 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said [The strength and wealth of the temple roused …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel

The Chorus of Angels
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour and glory, and blessing! I t was a good report which the queen of Sheba heard, in her own land, of the wisdom and glory of Solomon. It lessened her attachment to home, and prompted her to undertake a long journey to visit this greater King, of whom she had heard so much. She went, and she was not disappointed. Great as the expectations were, which she had formed from the relation made her by others, …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2

Supplementary Note to Chapter ii. The Year of Christ's Birth.
The Christian era commences on the 1st of January of the year 754 of the city of Rome. That our Lord was born about the time stated in the text may appear from the following considerations-- The visit of the wise men to Bethlehem must have taken place a very few days after the birth of Jesus, and before His presentation in the temple. Bethlehem was not the stated residence of Joseph and Mary, either before or after the birth of the child (Luke i. 26, ii. 4, 39; Matt. ii. 2). They were obliged to …
William Dool Killen—The Ancient Church

"Seek First the Kingdom of God," &C.
Matt. vi. 33.--"Seek first the kingdom of God," &c. It may seem strange, that when so great things are allowed, and so small things are denied, that we do not seek them. The kingdom of God and his righteousness are great things indeed, great not only in themselves, but greater in comparison of us. The things of this world, even great events, are but poor, petty, and inconsiderable matters, when compared with these. Yet he graciously allows a larger measure of these great things relating to his kingdom …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning

Repentance
Then has God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.' Acts 11: 18. Repentance seems to be a bitter pill to take, but it is to purge out the bad humour of sin. By some Antinomian spirits it is cried down as a legal doctrine; but Christ himself preached it. From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent,' &c. Matt 4: 17. In his last farewell, when he was ascending to heaven, he commanded that Repentance should be preached in his name.' Luke 24: 47. Repentance is a pure gospel grace. …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments

Daniel
Daniel is called a prophet in the New Testament (Matt. xxiv. 15). In the Hebrew Bible, however, the book called by his name appears not among the prophets, but among "the writings," between Esther and Ezra. The Greek version placed it between the major and the minor prophets, and this has determined its position in modern versions. The book is both like and unlike the prophetic books. It is like them in its passionate belief in the overruling Providence of God and in the sure consummation of His …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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