Daniel 2:21 “He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes the…”

Daniel 2:21

He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

World English Bible

He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.

American Standard Version

And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding;

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee changeth the times and seasons: he taketh away kings: he setteth vp kings: he giueth wisedome vnto the wise, and vnderstanding to those that vnderstand.

Darby Translation

And it is he that changeth times and seasons; He deposeth kings, and setteth up kings; He giveth wisdom to the wise, And knowledge to them that know understanding.

Young's Literal Translation

And He is changing times and seasons, He is causing kings to pass away, and He is raising up kings; He is giving wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those possessing understanding.

Bible in Basic English

By him times and years are changed: by him kings are taken away and kings are lifted up: he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those whose minds are awake:

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Cross references

“he changeth”

Daniel 7:25 Job 34:24–29 Jeremiah 27:5–7 Daniel 2:9 1 Chronicles 29:30 Ecclesiastes 3:1–8

Daniel 7:25 · BSB

He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.

Job 34:24–29 · BSB

He shatters the mighty without inquiry and sets up others in their place.

Jeremiah 27:5–7 · BSB

By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.

Daniel 2:9 · BSB

If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you…

1 Chronicles 29:30 · BSB

together with all the details of his reign, his might, and the circumstances that came upon him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the lands.

Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 · BSB

To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:

“he removeth”

Daniel 4:17 Daniel 4:32 Job 12:18 Revelation 19:16 1 Samuel 2:7 1 Samuel 2:8

Daniel 4:17 · BSB

This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lo…

Daniel 4:32 · BSB

You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of manki…

Job 12:18 · BSB

He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists.

Revelation 19:16 · BSB

And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

1 Samuel 2:7 · BSB

The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.

1 Samuel 2:8 · BSB

He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the wor…

“he giveth”

James 3:15–17 2 Chronicles 1:10–12 1 Kings 4:29 Luke 21:15 James 1:5 James 1:17

James 3:15–17 · BSB

Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

2 Chronicles 1:10–12 · BSB

Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

1 Kings 4:29 · BSB

And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.

Luke 21:15 · BSB

For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

James 1:5 · BSB

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

James 1:17 · BSB

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

20and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.

22He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.

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