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Daniel 2:5 · KJV

"The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone from me: if ye will not make known unto me the dream, with the interpretation thereof, ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made a dunghill."

King James Version

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Passage Context

3And the king said unto them, I have dreamed a dream, and my spirit was troubled to know the dream.
4Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack, O king, live for ever: tell thy servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation.
5The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone from me: if ye will not make known unto me the dream, with the interpretation thereof, ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made a dunghill.
6But if ye shew the dream, and the interpretation thereof, ye shall receive of me gifts and rewards and great honour: therefore shew me the dream, and the interpretation thereof.
7They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation of it.

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Reflection Questions

1

What do you do when faced with impossible demands?

2

How do you handle pressure in your life?

3

When have you felt your life was on the line?

Life Application

stress

In high-pressure situations, take a moment to pray and seek guidance. Trust in God's timing and wisdom.

relationships

Communicate openly with others when you feel overwhelmed by expectations.

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Hillah, Iraq today)

The capital of the Babylonian Empire, known for its impressive architecture and cultural advancements.

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