ESV Reformation Study Bible – Dan 4:26
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Dan 4:26

4:26 your kingdom shall be confirmed for you. Nebuchadnezzar was promised that in spite of the severity and length of his illness, he would regain his throne when he acknowledged God’s sovereignty.

Heaven rules. This is the first time in the Bible where “Heaven” is used as a substitute for “God” (4:37). Compare Matt. 5:3 with Luke 6:20.