King James Bible
"And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:"
Daniel affirms God's sovereign control over history's flow and natural cycles. This declaration comes within Daniel's prayer of thanksgiving after God revealed Nebuchadnezzar's dream, emphasizing that no earthly power determines the course of events. God's authority extends to the rise and fall of political powers, directly relevant as Daniel stands before a mighty Babylonian king. This truth both humbles earthly rulers and comforts the exiled Jews by asserting that their captors rule only by divine permission. Divine wisdom is portrayed as a gift that builds upon existing understanding, suggesting God works through prepared minds. Daniel acknowledges that his ability to interpret the dream comes not from personal brilliance but from the God who reveals mysteries to those who seek Him.