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Daniel 2:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm so grateful to you, God of my ancestors, you gave me the wisdom and strength I needed, and you actually showed me what we asked you for. You revealed the king's whole situation to us.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you ask God for wisdom, he doesn't leave you hanging.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, Daniel was a Jewish exile in Babylon, serving in the king's court during the Babylonian Empire's dominance. When King Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream and demanded that his wise men reveal and interpret it under threat of death, Daniel turned to God in prayer. God then revealed the dream to Daniel, granting him the wisdom and insight to understand and explain it, leading to this moment of praise.

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