Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Daniel, eller Beltsasar, som han ble kalt blant babylonerne, ble forskrekket av drømmen. Tankene han fikk om den, gjorde ham redd. Da sa kongen til ham: ‘Beltsasar, ikke la drømmen og tydningen av den gjøre deg redd.’ Beltsasar svarte: ‘Min herre, måtte bare denne drømmen gjelde dem som hater deg, og tydningen av den gjelde fiendene dine! Treet som du så, ble stort og kraftig. Det var så høyt at det nådde til himmelen, og det kunne sees over hele jorden. Løvet på det var vakkert, og det bar masse med frukt, så det ga mat til alle. Markens dyr holdt til under det, fuglene under himmelen bodde i grenene. Det er du selv, konge, som er blitt så stor og mektig. For din storhet har vokst og når til himmelen, og herredømmet ditt når til jordens ende.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Daniel is shocked by a dream he's about to interpret for the king. The king notices Daniel's distress and tells him not to worry. Daniel then says he hopes the dream's meaning falls upon those who hate the king.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game of hide-and-seek, and you find out someone hid something scary. You might feel scared and confused, just like Daniel. But the king, who's like the team captain, tells Daniel not to worry and that everything will be okay.
Historical Background
Daniel 4 was written by Daniel, a prophet and advisor to the Babylonian kings, around the 6th century BCE. The verse speaks to the king of Babylon, likely Nebuchadnezzar, about a troubling dream Daniel is about to interpret. The cultural setting involves a mix of Babylonian and Hebrew beliefs.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, this verse can teach us to be supportive of our friends when they're facing difficulties. Just like the king's reassurance to Daniel, we can offer comfort and hope to those who are troubled.
Daniel was troubled because the dream he was about to interpret likely had negative implications, and he was concerned for the king's well-being.
What does the king's response to Daniel indicate?
The king's response shows his trust in Daniel and his desire to reassure him, indicating a strong relationship between them.
What does Daniel's wish for the dream's meaning to fall on his enemies mean?
Daniel's wish reflects his loyalty to the king and his hope that any negative outcomes of the dream would affect the king's enemies instead of the king himself.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Daniel?
This verse fits into the broader context of Daniel's role as a prophet who interprets divine messages for kings, showing his deep concern and loyalty to the king of Babylon.