# Daniel Chapter 4
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## Summary
Within this passage King Nebuchadnezzar speaks directly of the glory of God. He relates an account of his experiencing a second dream and seeks counsel from Daniel as to it's meaning. Nebuchadnezzar does not heed Daniel's warning about the dream and as such is driven out into the fields to eat grass. His appearance is changed until the time appointed by God whereby he responds with praise to the experience. Nebuchadnezzar then extols and honours the King of heaven,

## Imagery and Themes
To say this is a strange account would be an understatement.

Stylistically there is a fantastic structure to this chapter. It begins with Nebuchadnezzar praising God for his signs, wonders and everlasting King. It then concludes again with a panegyric for the Kingdom. Unlike the previous chapters this is all written from the perspective of Nebuchadnezzar. Between each portion of verse dedicated to the praise of God can be found the dream, it's interpretation and the outworking of the dream.

Again we see Daniels skill in oneiromancy put to the test, but on this occasion the King provides the details of the dream. Evidently Daniel is trusted sufficiently to be provided with the details of this second puzzling dream. In it there is a warning from God that Nebuchadnezzar symbolised by the tree will be cut down and restrained from growing back until such a time as God permits his restoration.

Yet Nebuchadnezzar has been somewhat a schizophrenic character within this book thus far recognising the power of God but yet consistently acting against those he has called. As such his disregard for the warning has predictable results. He is humbled before finally restored. This experience appears transformative but it remains to be seen if the change is permanent. Ultimately the key theme of this passage appears to be one urging caution towards pride and the potential consequences as God does not share his glory.