Daniel 2:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation.”
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Read Full Chapter →Arioch quickly brings Daniel to the king, presenting him as a captive of Judah who can interpret the dream.
What Does Daniel 2:25 Mean?
Arioch hurries Daniel into the king's presence, presenting him as a man among the captives of Judah who can make the dream known. The captain takes a measure of the credit for himself, eager to bring good news to a furious king.
The phrase "of the captives of Judah" is striking: deliverance for Babylon will come through an exile, a foreigner stripped of home and standing. God loves to work through the lowly and overlooked. The one the empire enslaved becomes the one through whom heaven speaks, reminding us that the Lord exalts the humble in His own way.
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What does Daniel 2:25 mean?
Arioch quickly brings Daniel to the king, presenting him as a captive of Judah who can interpret the dream.