Day 200 - Daniel 4

The narrative is clear indeed and requires but little interpretation. Because he displeased God, Nebuchadnezzar was turned into a madman and dwelled for seven years among the brute beasts and fed on the roots of herbs. Afterwards, by the mercy of God, he was restored to his throne and praised and glorified the King of heaven.… But there are some who claim to understand by the figure of Nebuchadnezzar the hostile power that the Lord speaks of in the Gospel, saying, “I behold Satan falling from heaven like lightning.” [Luk 10:18.] … These authorities assert that it was absolutely impossible for a man who was reared in luxury to subsist on hay for seven years and so dwell among wild beasts for seven years without being mangled by them. Also they ask how the ...