King James Bible
"But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these;"
Daniel shifts focus from human inability to divine capability, asserting that the God of Israel uniquely possesses the power to unveil hidden mysteries. This declaration contrasts with the failure of Babylon's wise men, establishing God's supremacy over pagan deities and occult practices. The revelation is specifically directed to Nebuchadnezzar, indicating God's sovereign involvement in gentile affairs and world history. The phrase 'latter days' introduces an eschatological dimension, suggesting the dream concerns not just immediate events but God's ultimate plan for earthly kingdoms. Daniel validates the king's experience as genuine divine communication, not mere fantasy, while building suspense before the actual interpretation. The personal address ('thy dream') and physical detail ('upon thy bed') emphasize the intimate nature of God's revelation to a pagan monarch.