Daniel’s Prayer upon Learning the Secret of Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream
Daniel 2:19–23
Persian–Hellenistic Period, 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.”
Credits
Reprinted from Tanakh: The Holy Scriptures by permission of the University of Nebraska Press. Copyright 1985 by the Jewish Publication Society, Philadelphia.
Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 1.
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