Introduction

Nebuchadnezzar's spirit was troubled and his sleep left him. The king commanded that the magicians, the enchanters, the sorcerers and the chaldeans be summoned to tell the king his dreams. If you do not make known to me the dream and its interpretation, you shall be torn limb from limb, and your houses shall be laid in ruins. But if you show the dream and Its Interpretation, you shall receive from me gifts and rewards and great honour. Then daniel blessed the god of heaven for he who changes times and season. He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.