How does this story of Daniel’s work of interpreting dreams compare to that of Joseph in Genesis?
How is the Babylonian king portrayed in this chapter? How does that compare to accounts from 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles?
Why is the king not offended by Daniel’s interpretation?
Applying the Text:
Does the vision of history as a succession of kingdoms, each doomed to pass, have any lasting value? When looking at this story today, should we see Daniel’s interpretation as historical or an ongoing reality?
How does prayer work for Daniel in chapter 2? How might we learn from Daniel’s example of prayer in our own lives?