Daniel 2:21

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He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;

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  • Dan 7:25 : 25 He will speak words against the Most High. He will harass the holy ones of the Most High continually. His intention will be to change times established by law. They will be delivered into his hand For a time, times, and half a time.
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.
  • Dan 2:9 : 9 If you don’t inform me of the dream, there is only one thing that is going to happen to you. For you have agreed among yourselves to report to me something false and deceitful until such time as things might change. So tell me the dream, and I will have confidence that you can disclose its interpretation.”
  • Dan 4:17 : 17 This announcement is by the decree of the sentinels; this decision is by the pronouncement of the holy ones, so that those who are alive may understand that the Most High has authority over human kingdoms, and he bestows them on whomever he wishes. He establishes over them even the lowliest of human beings.’
  • Job 12:18 : 18 He loosens the bonds of kings and binds a loincloth around their waist.
  • 1 Kgs 4:29 : 29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment; the breadth of his understanding was as infinite as the sand on the seashore.
  • Dan 4:32 : 32 You will be driven from human society, and you will live with the wild animals. You will be fed grass like oxen, and seven periods of time will pass by for you before you understand that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms and gives them to whomever he wishes.”
  • Jas 1:17 : 17 All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.
  • Jas 3:15-17 : 15 Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16 For where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
  • Rev 19:16 : 16 He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh:“King of kings and Lord of lords.”
  • Dan 11:6 : 6 After some years have passed, they will form an alliance. Then the daughter of the king of the south will come to the king of the north to make an agreement, but she will not retain her power, nor will he continue in his strength. She, together with the one who brought her, her child, and her benefactor will all be delivered over at that time.
  • Luke 1:51-52 : 51 He has demonstrated power with his arm; he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance of their hearts. 52 He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;
  • Luke 21:15 : 15 For I will give you the words along with the wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
  • Acts 13:21-22 : 21 Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, a man from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years. 22 After removing him, God raised up David their king. He testified about him:‘I have found David the son of Jesse to be a man after my heart, who will accomplish everything I want him to do.’
  • 1 Cor 1:30 : 30 He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
  • 1 Kgs 10:24 : 24 Everyone in the world wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.
  • 1 Chr 22:12 : 12 Only may the LORD give you insight and understanding when he places you in charge of Israel, so you may obey the law of the LORD your God.
  • 1 Chr 29:30 : 30 Recorded there are all the facts about his reign and accomplishments, and an account of the events that involved him, Israel, and all the neighboring kingdoms.
  • 2 Chr 1:10-12 : 10 Now give me wisdom and discernment so I can effectively lead this nation. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.” 11 God said to Solomon,“Because you desire this, and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, and because you did not ask for long life, but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king, 12 you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”
  • Esth 1:13 : 13 The king then inquired of the wise men who were discerners of the times– for it was the royal custom to confer with all those who were proficient in laws and legalities.
  • Exod 31:3 : 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God in skill, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,
  • Exod 31:6 : 6 Moreover, I have also given him Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, and I have given ability to all the specially skilled, that they may make everything I have commanded you:
  • 1 Sam 2:7-8 : 7 The LORD impoverishes and makes wealthy; he humbles and he exalts. 8 He lifts the weak from the dust; he raises the poor from the ash heap to seat them with princes– he bestows on them an honored position. The foundations of the earth belong to the LORD– he placed the world on them.
  • 1 Kgs 3:8-9 : 8 Your servant stands among your chosen people; they are a great nation that is too numerous to count or number. 9 So give your servant a discerning mind so he can make judicial decisions for your people and distinguish right from wrong. Otherwise no one is able to make judicial decisions for this great nation of yours.” 10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon made this request. 11 God said to him,“Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies, 12 I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
  • 1 Kgs 3:28 : 28 When all Israel heard about the judicial decision which the king had rendered, they respected the king, for they realized that he possessed divine wisdom to make judicial decisions.
  • Job 34:24-29 : 24 He shatters the great without inquiry, and sets up others in their place. 25 Therefore, he knows their deeds, he overthrows them in the night and they are crushed. 26 He strikes them for their wickedness, in a place where people can see, 27 because they have turned away from following him, and have not understood any of his ways, 28 so that they caused the cry of the poor to come before him, so that he hears the cry of the needy. 29 But if God is quiet, who can condemn him? If he hides his face, then who can see him? Yet he is over the individual and the nation alike,
  • Ps 31:14-15 : 14 But I trust in you, O LORD! I declare,“You are my God!” 15 You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me.
  • Ps 75:5-7 : 5 Do not be so certain you have won! Do not speak with your head held so high! 6 For victory does not come from the east or west, or from the wilderness. 7 For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another.
  • Ps 113:7-8 : 7 He raises the poor from the dirt, and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile, 8 that he might seat him with princes, with the princes of his people.
  • Prov 2:6-7 : 6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. 7 He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,
  • Prov 8:15-16 : 15 By me kings reign, and by me potentates decree righteousness; 16 by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges.
  • Eccl 3:1-8 : 1 A Time for All Events in Life For everything there is an appointed time, and an appropriate time for every activity on earth: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what was planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. 5 A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 A time to search, and a time to give something up as lost; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; 7 A time to rip, and a time to sew; a time to keep silent, and a time to speak. 8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.
  • Jer 27:5-7 : 5 “I made the earth and the people and animals on it by my mighty power and great strength, and I give it to whomever I see fit. 6 I have at this time placed all these nations of yours under the power of my servant, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. I have even made all the wild animals subject to him. 7 All nations must serve him and his son and grandson until the time comes for his own nation to fall. Then many nations and great kings will in turn subjugate Babylon.

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  • Dan 2:22-24
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    22he reveals deep and hidden things. He knows what is in the darkness, and light resides with him.

    23O God of my fathers, I acknowledge and glorify you, for you have bestowed wisdom and power on me. Now you have enabled me to understand what I requested from you. For you have enabled me to understand the king’s dilemma.”

    24Then Daniel went in to see Arioch(whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon). He came and said to him,“Don’t destroy the wise men of Babylon! Escort me to the king, and I will disclose the interpretation to him!”

  • Dan 2:19-20
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    19Then in a night vision the mystery was revealed to Daniel. So Daniel praised the God of heaven,

    20saying,“Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him.

  • Dan 4:17
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    17This announcement is by the decree of the sentinels; this decision is by the pronouncement of the holy ones, so that those who are alive may understand that the Most High has authority over human kingdoms, and he bestows them on whomever he wishes. He establishes over them even the lowliest of human beings.’

  • Dan 5:18-19
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    18As for you, O king, the most high God bestowed on your father Nebuchadnezzar a kingdom, greatness, honor, and majesty.

    19Due to the greatness that he bestowed on him, all peoples, nations, and language groups were trembling with fear before him. He killed whom he wished, he spared whom he wished, he exalted whom he wished, and he brought low whom he wished.

  • Dan 4:34-35
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    34But at the end of the appointed time I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up toward heaven, and my sanity returned to me. I extolled the Most High, and I praised and glorified the one who lives forever. For his authority is an everlasting authority, and his kingdom extends from one generation to the next.

    35All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he wishes with the army of heaven and with those who inhabit the earth. No one slaps his hand and says to him,‘What have you done?’

  • Dan 2:37-38
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    37Daniel Interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream“You, O king, are the king of kings. The God of heaven has granted you sovereignty, power, strength, and honor.

    38Wherever human beings, wild animals, and birds of the sky live– he has given them into your power. He has given you authority over them all. You are the head of gold.

  • Esth 1:13
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    13The king then inquired of the wise men who were discerners of the times– for it was the royal custom to confer with all those who were proficient in laws and legalities.

  • Dan 5:21
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    21He was driven from human society, his mind was changed to that of an animal, he lived with the wild donkeys, he was fed grass like oxen, and his body became damp with the dew of the sky, until he came to understand that the most high God rules over human kingdoms, and he appoints over them whomever he wishes.

  • Dan 2:27-29
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    27Daniel replied to the king,“The mystery that the king is asking about is such that no wise men, astrologers, magicians, or diviners can possibly disclose it to the king.

    28However, there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the times to come. The dream and the visions you had while lying on your bed are as follows.

    29“As for you, O king, while you were in your bed your thoughts turned to future things. The revealer of mysteries has made known to you what will take place.

  • Ps 75:7
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    7For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another.

  • Dan 2:47-48
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    47The king replied to Daniel,“Certainly your God is a God of gods and Lord of kings and revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery!”

    48Then the king elevated Daniel to high position and bestowed on him many marvelous gifts. He granted him authority over the entire province of Babylon and made him the main prefect over all the wise men of Babylon.

  • Job 12:16-21
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    16With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.

    17He leads counselors away stripped and makes judges into fools.

    18He loosens the bonds of kings and binds a loincloth around their waist.

    19He leads priests away stripped and overthrows the potentates.

    20He deprives the trusted advisers of speech and takes away the discernment of elders.

    21He pours contempt on noblemen and disarms the powerful.

  • Job 12:13
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    13“With God are wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.

  • Dan 5:11
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    11There is a man in your kingdom who has within him a spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father, he proved to have insight, discernment, and wisdom like that of the gods. King Nebuchadnezzar your father appointed him chief of the magicians, astrologers, wise men, and diviners.

  • Prov 21:1
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    1The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD like channels of water; he turns it wherever he wants.

  • Dan 6:26-27
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    26I have issued an edict that throughout all the dominion of my kingdom people are to revere and fear the God of Daniel.“For he is the living God; he endures forever. His kingdom will not be destroyed; his authority is forever.

    27He rescues and delivers and performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions!”

  • Dan 1:20
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    20In every matter of wisdom and insight the king asked them about, he found them to be ten times better than any of the magicians and astrologers that were in his entire empire.

  • Dan 4:25-26
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    25You will be driven from human society, and you will live with the wild animals. You will be fed grass like oxen, and you will become damp with the dew of the sky. Seven periods of time will pass by for you, before you understand that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms and gives them to whomever he wishes.

    26They said to leave the taproot of the tree, for your kingdom will be restored to you when you come to understand that heaven rules.

  • Dan 1:17
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    17Now as for these four young men, God endowed them with knowledge and skill in all sorts of literature and wisdom– and Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

  • 1 Chr 29:12
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    12You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all.

  • Dan 5:14
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    14I have heard about you, how there is a spirit of the gods in you, and how you have insight, discernment, and extraordinary wisdom.

  • Dan 4:31-32
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    31While these words were still on the king’s lips, a voice came down from heaven:“It is hereby announced to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that your kingdom has been removed from you!

    32You will be driven from human society, and you will live with the wild animals. You will be fed grass like oxen, and seven periods of time will pass by for you before you understand that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms and gives them to whomever he wishes.”

  • 2 Chr 1:12
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    12you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”

  • Prov 2:6
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    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Dan 11:36
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    36“Then the king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every deity and he will utter presumptuous things against the God of gods. He will succeed until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been decreed must occur.

  • Dan 6:15
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    15Then those men came by collusion to the king and said to him,“Recall, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no edict or decree that the king issues can be changed.”

  • Ezek 28:3
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    3Look, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you.

  • Dan 4:22
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    22it is you, O king! For you have become great and strong. Your greatness is such that it reaches to heaven, and your authority to the ends of the earth.

  • Dan 2:16
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    16So Daniel went in and requested the king to grant him time, that he might disclose the interpretation to the king.

  • Job 37:12
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    12The clouds go round in circles, wheeling about according to his plans, to carry out all that he commands them over the face of the whole inhabited world.

  • Dan 2:8
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    8The king replied,“I know for sure that you are attempting to gain time, because you see that my decision is firm.

  • Jer 10:12
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    12The LORD is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.

  • Job 12:24
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    24He deprives the leaders of the earth of their understanding; he makes them wander in a trackless desert waste.