Daniel and the Mystery Dream

Jul 15, 2026

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This English storybook, titled "Daniel and the Mystery Dream," Number 32 in a series, recounts a significant biblical event where the prophet Daniel interprets a dream for King Nebuchadnezzar. The narrative details the king's distress over his dream and Daniel's divine ability to reveal its content and meaning. Daniel describes the dream of a colossal statue composed of different precious metals, symbolizing various kingdoms or eras. The head of the statue is gold, the chest and arms are silver, the belly and thighs are bronze, and the legs are iron with feet of iron and clay. This detailed description of the image highlights its awe-inspiring form. Furthermore, Daniel recounts the part of the dream where a stone, not cut by human hands, strikes the statue's feet, shattering it into pieces. This interpretation by Daniel showcases the power of God and the prophetic gift bestowed upon him. The story is part of a larger collection presented by [www.bibleforchildren.org](www.bibleforchildren.org), aimed at educating readers about biblical narratives and their significance. The narrative employs straightforward language, making the complex biblical account accessible to a broad audience, emphasizing themes of divine power, prophecy, and the interpretation of significant visions within a historical and religious context.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages25

Reading Time39 min

Daniel and the Mystery Dream

FAQs

What troubled King Nebuchadnezzar?

King Nebuchadnezzar was troubled by a dream he had.

Who could interpret the king's dream?

Daniel, by God's power, was able to tell the king the meaning of his dream.

How was the statue in the dream described?

The statue had a head of gold, a chest and arms of silver, a belly and thighs of bronze, and legs of iron with feet partly iron and partly clay.

What happened to the statue in the dream?

A stone, cut without using hands, struck the image on its feet of iron and clay and broke them in pieces.

Jul 15, 2026

Upload by Noah