Daniel 4 · Verse 26

Daniel 4:26

And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.
Daniel 4:26, King James Version

Daniel 4:26 in other translations

BSBAs for the command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots, your kingdom will be restored to you as soon as you acknowledge that Heaven rules.
WEBWhereas it was commanded to leave the stump of the roots of the tree, your kingdom will be restored to you after you learn that Heaven rules.
ASVAnd whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the roots of the tree; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.
YLTAnd that which they said--to leave the stump of the roots of the tree; thy kingdom for thee abideth, after that thou knowest that the heavens are ruling.
DARBYAnd whereas it was commanded to leave the stump of the roots of the tree; thy kingdom shall remain unto thee, after that thou shalt know that the heavens do rule.
BBEAnd as they gave orders to let the broken end and the roots of the tree be, so your kingdom will be safe for you after it is clear to you that the heavens are ruling.
WebsterAnd whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure to thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.

What does Daniel 4:26 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
26. thou shalt have known, &c.--a promise of spiritual grace to him, causing the judgment to humble, not harden, his heart. heavens do rule--The plural is used, as addressed to Nebuchadnezzar, the head of an organized earthly kingdom, with various principalities under the supreme ruler. So "the kingdom of heaven" (Mt 4:17; Greek, "kingdom of the heavens") is a manifold organization, composed of various orders of angels, under the Most High (Ep 1:20, 21; 3:10; Col 1:16).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 26 Thy kingdom shall he sure unto thee - No new king was set up; Evil-merodach his son was regent during his father's insanity.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Daniel 4:19-27

Daniel was struck with amazement and terror at so heavy a judgment coming upon so great a prince, and gives advice with tenderness and respect. It is necessary, in repentance, that we not only cease to do evil, but learn to do good. Though it might not wholly prevent the judgment, yet the trouble may be longer before it comes, or shorter when it does come. And everlasting misery will be escaped by all who repent and…

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Daniel 4:26 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וְדִ֣יve.Diand thatH1768
אֲמַ֗רוּ'a.Ma.ruthey saidH560
לְמִשְׁבַּ֞קle.mish.Bakto leaveH7662
עִקַּ֤ר'i.Kar[the] stump ofH6136
שָׁרְשׁ֙וֹהִי֙sha.re.Sho.hiroots itsH8330
דִּ֣יdiofH1768
אִֽילָנָ֔א'i.la.Na'tree theH363
מַלְכוּתָ֖ךְmal.khu.Takhkingdom yourH4437
לָ֣ךְlakhto you
קַיָּמָ֑הkai.ya.Mah[will be] enduringH7011
מִן\־min-fromH4481
דִּ֣יdithatH1768
תִנְדַּ֔עtin.Da'you will knowH3046
דִּ֥יdithatH1768
שַׁלִּטִ֖ןsha.li.Tin[are] having masteryH7990
שְׁמַיָּֽא\׃she.mai.Ya'heavens theH8065

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Daniel 4:26

  • Daniel 4:15

    Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth:

  • Matthew 21:20

    And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

  • Daniel 2:37

    Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.

  • Matthew 5:34

    But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:

  • Luke 15:21

    And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

  • Daniel 4:23

    And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;

  • Luke 15:18

    I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,

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Mt 5:34; 21:20; Lu 15:18,21

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Context

  • Daniel 4:25

    That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

  • Daniel 4:26

    And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.

  • Daniel 4:27

    Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.

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Daniel 4:26 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y lo que dijeron, que dejasen en la tierra la cepa de las raíces del mismo árbol, significa que tu reino se te quedará firme, luego que entiendas que el señorío es en los cielos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Au bout de douze mois, il se promenait sur le palais du royaume de Babylone.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und daß man gesagt hat, den Wurzelstock des Baumes zu lassen-dein Königtum wird dir wieder werden sobald du erkannt haben wirst, daß die Himmel herrschen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Post finem mensium duodecim, in aula Babylonis deambulabat.