The recordings of Daniel’s dreams and visions begin after Nebuchadnezzar’s death, and after the death of his son, Evil-Merodach. They begin during the first year of the sixteen-year reign of Belshazzar, whom some believe was the grandson of Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 7:1). Daniel tells us that he saw a “vision by night” (a dream) and the four winds of heaven strove upon (stirred up) the great sea. Many scholars tell us this refers to the Mediterranean Sea, but this seems a bit odd, considering Daniel is so far from the Mediterranean. Other scholars believe the great sea refers to the nations, because the scriptures refer to them as such: Read the rest of this entry »
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