Daniel’s Prayer upon Learning the Secret of Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream

Daniel 2:19–23

6th–3rd Century BCE

¹⁹The mystery was revealed to Daniel in a night vision; then Daniel blessed the God of Heaven. ²⁰Daniel spoke up and said:

“Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever,

For wisdom and power are His.

²¹He changes times and seasons,

Removes kings and installs kings;

He gives the wise their wisdom

And knowledge to those who know.

²²He reveals deep and hidden things,

Knows what is in the darkness,

And light dwells with Him.

²³I acknowledge and praise You,

O God of my fathers,

You who have given me wisdom and power,

For now You have let me know what we asked of You;

You have let us know what concerns the king.”

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Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 1.

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