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Daniel 2:21
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.
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Interpretation

The prophet calls a gives wisdom that is traced in speech and habits. Daniel 2:21: notice "kings" and "changes". Work out gives wisdom through how disagreements are handled—learn freedom in service.

Context

This passage belongs to Daniel, a prophetic oracle witness, naming gives wisdom. Placed in ch. 2, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into prophetic hope & judgment. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Daniel with Daniel. A common scholarly view of Daniel: Apocalyptic compiled in 2nd century BC using earlier court tales.. Date: 2nd century BC (final form).. This verse leans into prophetic hope & judgment.

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Traditional:Daniel
Modern scholarship:Apocalyptic compiled in 2nd century BC using earlier court tales.
Date:2nd century BC (final form).
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Masoretic tradition preserves the Hebrew text with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (discovered 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.