Old Testament · Prophecy
Daniel 2:21
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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:
About Daniel 2:21
Few verses address What the Bible Says About the Authority of Government, Government in the Bible, and Times and Seasons in God's Plan as directly as Daniel 2:21. This Old Testament passage from the prophecy of Daniel has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
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- Romans 13:1
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”
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“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”
- 1 Peter 2:13
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“Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,”
- Matthew 22:21
“They say unto him, Cesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.”
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How to Apply Daniel 2:21
Pray through Daniel 2:21 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of What the Bible Says About the Authority of Government. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.