Daniel 4:19 Meaning and Explanation
“Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation thereof, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies.”
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Read Full Chapter →Daniel is stunned and troubled by what the dream means, and wishes its judgment fell on the king's enemies rather than the king.
What Does Daniel 4:19 Mean?
Daniel grasps the meaning at once and is left astonished, his thoughts troubled. The king, sensing his servant's distress, gently urges him not to be afraid. Daniel answers with a sorrowful wish that such a dream belonged to the king's enemies, not the king himself.
This is the mark of a faithful messenger. Daniel takes no pleasure in announcing judgment, even against the man who conquered his homeland. He grieves for the one he must warn. To speak hard truth with a tender heart is the way love handles even unwelcome words.
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What does Daniel 4:19 mean?
Daniel is stunned and troubled by what the dream means, and wishes its judgment fell on the king's enemies rather than the king.