Daniel
“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:”
Daniel 2:21
Daniel 2:21 (KJV) speaks to God's sovereignty, God's wisdom, and wisdom — words set in Daniel, accounts of faith and vision in a foreign court. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55:9“He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.”
Daniel 2:22“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”
Isaiah 46:10“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!”
Romans 11:33“The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”
Psalms 24:1“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6
Common questions
What does Daniel 2:21 mean?
In the King James Version, Daniel 2:21 reads: "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:" The verse speaks to God's sovereignty, God's wisdom, and wisdom. To read it well, take it in the flow of Daniel 2 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Daniel 2:21 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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:" is Daniel 2:21 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Daniel chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Daniel 2:21?
Verses that sit beside Daniel 2:21 include Isaiah 55:9, Daniel 2:22, and Isaiah 46:10. Reading them alongside Daniel 2:21 deepens the theme of God's sovereignty.
How can I pray with Daniel 2:21?
Read Daniel 2:21 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.